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Our 9 Favorite Outdoor Bars, Spring 2012 Edition

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Garth Johnston

Published Apr 16, 2012

Modified Apr 16, 2012

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Beekman Beer Garden: Where once there was a Manhattan Water Taxi Beach, last year there rose the Beekman Beer Garden. And for spectacular views (in this case, you're up close and personal with the Brooklyn Bridge) while sipping on suds and playing ping pong, this Pier 17 18,000-square-foot patch of sand by the South Street Seaport gives the original Water Taxi Beach in LIC (RIP) a run for its money. North Side of Pier 17 // 212-896-4600

 

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While the weather outside is delightful, and as daytime drinking is now deemed un-frightful, there's only one place to go: Outside to drink. As we've been pointing out for years, New York City is chock full of bars with lovely outdoor spaces where you can tipple in the fresh air. Here are a few of our current favorites, share yours in the comments!

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