Outdoor bars in New York City: 5 picks

The Salon de Ning, a rooftop bar at the Peninsula Hotel in Manhattan. Credit: Peninsula Hotel
In an intensely urban landscape like New York, outdoor space is at a premium. So when there's a chance to quaff a cold beer beneath the stars or sip a glass of wine under a shady tree, jump at it. Sidewalk tables are all well and good, but that still means concrete under your feet. Secluded gardens, rooftops and watercraft are really the name of the game for the summer tippler, settings that can truly transport you into high-summer glory.