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Jet Wine Bar

Stop by this wine bar with an extensive selection of organic, natural and even unusual wines from all around the globe. The wine bar features a new and improved garden space just next door with light bites and cheeses to perfectly pair with your wine or wine-forward cocktails.

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Lucky Duck Tavern
If a waterfront view and neighborhood vibe are what you're looking for, drinks at Lucky Duck need to be on your radar. The newest addition to the Delaware River waterfront scene, this spot serves up killer cocktails, tavern-style bites, and front-row views of the Ben Franklin Bridge — all through floor-to-ceiling windows that swing wide open when the weather cooperates.
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Suraya
One of the city's hottest restaurants, Fishtown's Lebanese spot, Suraya, has an expansive back patio that serves up cocktails and small plates during the warmer months — while you're surrounded with greenery and listening to the fountain, you'll forget you're in Fishtown. The patio is now open.
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Mural City Cellars
Starting May 15th, Mural City Cellars' wine garden is back for another season of sips in the sun. Philly's first urban winery pops up across the street from their Frankford Ave. home on Fridays and Saturdays, pouring small-batch wines made entirely from grapes grown within 300 miles of the city.
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El Techo and Condesa

Located on the 11th floor of the Pod Hotel in Center City, El Techo offers a panoramic view of the city along with margaritas, tacos and brunch. Drink menu standouts include their take on the Ranch Water (El Tesoro Blanco, lime, Oaxacan sea salt, Topo Chico sparkling water) as well as an Espresso Martini featuring mole bitters.

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La Chinesca

Touted as Philly’s first Mexi-Cali fusion restaurant, this spot offers both a front and back patio featuring greenery, communal tables, lounge seating and umbrella coverage. Specialty cocktails are automotive themed as a play on being located in a former Jiffy Lube. Unique options include the Ridin Dirty (vodka, shaoxing wine, olive brine, MSG, olives) and the Four on the Floor (rum blend, black coconut tea, lime).
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The Wayward

The Wayward offers a dreamy outdoor escape in the heart of Market East. This french bistrot-inspired restaurant features an extensive gin list, with the option to add various flavors of Fever Tree tonics. The bar also pays homage to the French 75, with four different takes on the classic cocktail, including one featuring vodka instead of gin, honey, lemon, apricot, and bubbles. 
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PHS Pop-Up Gardens

The PHS Pop-Up Gardens are a staple of Philly's outdoor drinking scene and this year it returns to South Street and is now open.

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Front Street Cafe
If your outdoor drinking preference includes some sun protection, Front Street Cafe’s garden patio is the perfect watering hole. Their outdoor space has plenty of seating options for all kinds of weather and their 4, 3, 2, 1 happy hour features deals on mocktails, wine, beer, and cocktails.
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Independence Beer Garden 

This Michael Schulson beer garden returns across from the Liberty Bell and Independence Park. The garden features plenty of local, regional and national taps along with snacks, sandwiches and more to munch on while you sip.

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Victory Brewing

This popular Chester County brewery has a Center City taproom located right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring a massive 3,500 square foot roof deck. The drink menu features the full lineup of Victory beers along with beer and cider their sister brands Southern Tier, Sixpoint and Bold Rock Hard Cider, plus spirits from Southern Tier Distilling.
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Enswell
Outside Enswell’s cozy art deco interior and grand ceiling sits European style outdoor cafe tables that are perfect for enjoying a cocktail in the fresh air. Their eccentric drink list includes every flavor profile you could imagine, including a special section featuring Rival Bros coffee. Don’t forget to stop by their bottle shop!
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LMNO

Starr Restaurant Group has opened LMNO, their new Baja Mexican concept located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, and features 38 tequilas, 23 Mezcals, and a variety of other unique spirits and cocktails.
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Harper's Garden

This urban oasis is filled with luscious greenery and fairy lights, so grab a table on a warm evening and enjoy this pastoral atmosphere in the heart of Philadelphia alongside craft cocktails, small plates, and more.
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Parks on Tap

Philly's traveling charitable beer garden returns and this year's lineup includes stops all over the city (you can find the whole schedule here). Bring the whole family and Fido, too — they're all family and dog friendly. Parks on Tap has already launched for the season.
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Royal Boucherie
This Old City brasserie has a hidden outdoor space — head upstairs to their second floor and snag a table on their private patio, with exposed brick walls and overhead lighting, while you snack on fried olives and sip martinis.
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Unleased Dog Park at Craft Hall
With a sprawling beer garden, kids' playground, arcade, dog park, and more, it's no wonder Craft Hall was voted Best Bar for Parents by Philadelphia Magazine. Bring the whole family for beers, games, and bites — and if your family is of the furry variety, Unleashed Bark and Beer has them covered too, with over 2,000 square feet of off-leash space and dog cocktails on the menu.
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Tuna Bar
Old City's chic sushi bar opens its floor-to-ceiling windows on nice days, with ample outdoor seating along Race Street under the bridge.
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Philadelphia Distilling
Drink outdoors at the first distillery in Pennsylvania to open after Prohibition, where you can order everything from fresh seasonal cocktails to classic gin drinks where Bluecoat Gin itself is made – step out of the gorgeous tasting room and grab a seat on their sunny patio, complete with plenty of seating and outdoor games.

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Bok Bar & Irwin's

The roof of this former elementary school is now one of the city's hottest bars, as well as its companion bar, Irwin's, which has its own deck, and both feature unbeatable views of the city. Bok and Irwin's ourdoor seating is now open.

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The Landing Kitchen
From Nicholas Elmi of Laurel fame comes the Main Line's premier spot for lawn games, burgers, and cold drinks. Tucked along the Schuylkill at the Pencoyd Ironworks, the sprawling open-air patio blends industrial bones with the energy of a lowkey backyard hangout. It's definitely worth the drive on a day you want to venture out of the city.
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Yards Brewing
Yards' spacious flagship spot at 5th and Spring Garden has an unexpected outdoor seating situation — when the weather gets warm, you can sit under the tanks out front, and even those at the bar will be able to enjoy the fresh air when the space opens its garage doors. 
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Rosy's Taco Bar
This elevated Mexican spot at 22nd and Walnut throws its windows open wide when it gets warm outside, and they've got outdoor seating as well, making sure everyone can enjoy the good weather.
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Along 13th Street in Midtown Village
The stretch of 13th Street from Chestnut to Locust offers some of the best outdoor seating in the city: grab wine and Italian fare at either Prunella or oysters at Pearl & Mary; enjoy wood-fired pizzas at Barbuzzo, snack on guac at El Vez; grab a glass of wine at Vintage; stop by an atmospheric spot like Sampan or its backyard bar, Graffiti Bar; or make your way to Locust and score a table in Little Nonna's intimate backyard setting.
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Pub & Kitchen
This classic gastropub right at the corner of 20th and Lombard has a gorgeous stretch of outdoor seating along 20th Street, so choose something from their excellent whiskey list and enjoy sipping it under the trees.

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Milkboy  

One of the city's largest selections of craft canned beers, Milkboy also offers a well curated cocktail menu. Even when it rains, towering glass garage doors swing open for indoor/outdoor sipping.
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Square 1682
Relax at street-side seating surrounded by fragrant planters of herbs while enjoying cocktails under burgundy umbrellas. Square will be offering outdoor seating as soon as the street opens from construction.
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Revolution House 

The prettiest patio in Old City is found on the second floor of this Americana-themed bar, and the large corner square holds nearly a dozen tables. Set with heat lamps, this terrace with a view is the perfect place to gather with a group from early spring to late fall.
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Manayunk Brewing Company 

Compared to the street-side drinking options of Center City, Manayunk Brewery’s Schuylkill-facing river deck is positively pastoral. Opt for a sweet-tart pint of raspberry and cherry-scented Schuylkill Punch for maximum springtime drinking enjoyment.
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Standard Tap 

Knock a few back at one of Northern Liberties' roof decks, and be sure to pair that beer with some house made charcuterie.
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In Riva

Settle into one of East Falls’ most scenic patio tables and spend an afternoon at In Riva, where a menu of excellent cocktails will keep you there well after the sun sets on the Schuylkill. 
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Silk City 

Whether your goal is dancing, drinking or feasting, Silk City’s beer garden offers an exciting and vibrant backdrop to a perfect night out. Should you crave a cure for a hangover the next day, Silk City offers one of the most popular brunch menus in the city.
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Fette Sau

Find picnic tables tucked between exposed brick walls, nine craft beers on tap, cider, and an extensive list of bourbon and whiskey.
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R&D

This spot along Frankford Avenue is constantly on the best cocktail bars list. The creative menu rotates seasonally, so stop in and pick your favorite drink on every menu. When it gets warm, they'll open the doors once again for anyone who wants to sit outside.
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Cantina Los Caballitos

The recently renovated lot adjacent to the restaurant is the largest outdoor space in South Philly and perfect for margaritas.
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Red Owl Tavern

Across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, it has a great view from its outdoor seating and serves up some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood.
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American Sardine Bar

This Point Breeze gastropub offers up a ton of craft beer selections alongside pub food, including, yes, sardines, on its sunny outdoor patio.

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Bar Hygge

Experience the Danish concept of “Hygge” which means taking pleasure in the ordinary, by grabbing a bite and drink outside on Fairmount ave. Bar Hygge even brews and cans their own beers with a menu featuring everything from Belgians to IPAs and sours and stouts. They also have a full bar and wine shop!

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Rouge

Come for the people watching and stay for the upscale cocktails at this classic spot overlooking the park. Various bubbly options are featured on the menu as well as wines by the glass, including rosés (the official beverage of Rittenhouse Sq.).
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Drury Beer Garden

With a three hour happy hour from 4-7 PM Wednesday through Sunday, DBG (short for Drury Beer Garden), is a great after-work spot. The beer garden features a classic pub menu with an extensive can and bottle list.
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Stratus
Eleven stories above Old City, Stratus at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco delivers skyline views, rotating DJs, and a curated cocktail menu in one of the city's most polished rooftop settings. Dress the part — the vibe here is elevated, and the upscale casual dress code enforces it.
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Emmy Squared

A gorgeous rooftop awaits at this Detriot-style pizza restaurant, located just off of South Street. Grab one of the signature pies (our favorite is the Big Ang!) and an Woodward Avenue (Lillet Blanc, elderflower liqueur, agave, lemon juice, and Benvolio Prosecco). Want something even more refreshing? Try the Pear Pressure (Old Forester Bourbon, pear purée, fresh lime, mint).
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Fringe Bar

Another new bar to return to Philly’s outdoor dining scene is the latest iteration from the FringeArts crew - FringeBar. Sip on a draft Espresso Martini while taking in views of the illuminated Ben Franklin bridge at night or enjoy a spring negroni by day. The beer garden is now open.
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Other Half Brewing

Brooklyn’s popular Other Half Brewing opened in 2022 in Fishtown with 20 taps and a large outdoor beer garden equipped with lawn games. The food menu includes brewpub classics like jalapeno poppers and smash burgers. The beer list is definitely an IPA-lovers dream featuring over 19 pale ales along with a few other sours, ciders and stouts.
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a.ktichen + bar
Few spots in the city nail al fresco drinking quite like a.kitchen. When the warm weather hits, the floor-to-ceiling doors open onto 18th Street for prime Rittenhouse people-watching, backed by one of the best natural wine programs in Philadelphia. Order something crisp, grab a sidewalk seat, and set yourself up for the perfect evening.
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Liberty Beer Garden
Independence Mall's beloved beer garden is back for another season of brews and bites in the heart of Old City. Post up at a picnic table beneath the shaded tree canopy, crack open a local draught, and take in one of the most historic people-watching spots in the country.
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Borromini
Stephen Starr's newest Rittenhouse showstopper channels the romance of a classic Italian trattoria — right down to the patio overlooking the square. Order an Aperol spritz on tap, split the 100-layer lasagna, and transport your mind to Rome for a few hours.
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Dear Daphni 
Michael Schulson's Mediterranean newcomer at The Laurel is already one of the hottest reservations in the city, and the landscaped outdoor seating is a big reason why. Graze on mezze and skewers with a botanical cocktail in hand.
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