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9 Stellar Summer Waterfront Bars In NYC

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Garth Johnston

Published Jun 14, 2012

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The Frying PanThe lines to get onto the Lightship Frying Pan can be long, but them's the breaks when you are a giant vessel floating on the Hudson River serving food and drink to the masses. Just get there early, grab a seat and enjoy the cool breezes for as long as you can. Pier 66a at West 26th Street and the Hudson River

 

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With the grey skies looking set to clear up, its time to think about drinking outdoors some more. We've already told you some of our favorite rooftop bars, so today seemed a good one to talk about another of our favorite places to drink: nearby New York City's many, many miles of waterfront.

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