It’s a wonderful time of year in New York City. Memorial Day is just
around the corner. Beautiful, warm weather awaits. And it seems in the last
year that the number of places to drink outside has doubled. With several new
openings in Midtown and classic staples dotting the city, one has endless options
in which to soak up some rays whilst enjoying a cold drink.
Some of the more notable locales include Rare Bar and Grill rooftop’s
location on 38th, the high-end biergarten and rooftop bars at the Standard Hotel, the always chill Heights Bar in Washington Heights. We also mourn the loss
of Mé Bar in K-Town that was replaced
by the VU Bar.
But what is the best place to
drink outside in NYC? After almost one hundred years, the Big Adventure strongly
believes that title still belongs to Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden – Astoria’s
original beer garden. The NY
Daily News hit the nail on the head when they published
this review .
The perfect day involves taking
the N Train to the Astoria Blvd Stop and following the foot traffic to the 24th
Avenue destinations that is as filled with history as it is with spiffy looking
glassware. Show up early to claim your spot on the picnic table – you’ll want to
beat the crowds. If you’ve got the space in your bag, make sure to bring some
cards or a game (Connect 4 will always make you some new friends) and enjoy
some pitchers of fine Czech Beer
on a warm afternoon.
Full pitchers run in the
neighborhood of $15 or so. However, if you're not so much into beer in general
this might not be the place for you (beware the sneers from the bartenders
inside when you order your double Vodka Stoli). There is legit, affordable
bohemian food on the grill and always an easy going vibe. Live music is often on
hand which really helps compliment the scene.
Great for large groups (if you
can find space) as well as a small tight crew. If things get too crazy, hop across the street
to the dimly lit Sparrow Tavern. In
a city where outdoor space is as valuable as gold, The Bohemian Beer Garden
manages to constantly be a hip destination without even trying.
Read the
Daily News review of The Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden (as well as a couple of
other outdoor bar hot spots) right
here
http://www.bohemianhall.com/
Opens at Noon on Weekends, 5:00 PM During the Week
24th Avenue and 29th Street
Astoria, NY
718-274-4925
http://www.bohemianhall.com/
Opens at Noon on Weekends, 5:00 PM During the Week
24th Avenue and 29th Street
Astoria, NY
718-274-4925
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