Our selection of the best outdoor bars in Brooklyn

High up on the 22nd floor of the William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, this contemporary bar attracts Brooklynites and Manhattan dwellers alike for its sweeping views of the city skyline.

Cocktails include ‘In Bloom’ made from beetroot, vodka, lemon, mint and cava while the food menu follows no particular theme. Eggplant dumplings and Dry Aged burgers are on offer.

It may be a bit on the expensive side, but since reservations here are said to be a must, it should be a penny well spent.

Hire privately for up to 110 guests on the terrace or head up for an intimate drink with your date or fellow rooftop fanatic.

Overlooking the Statue of Liberty herself, Harriets Rooftop sits on top of Hotel 1 and is a popular place to watch the sunset in Dumbo.

This waterfront setting is decorated with reclaimed materials throughout and is even host to a rooftop plunge pool so you can cool off with a dip when the drinks go to your head.

Guests can try Asian-inspired light bites like spiced tater tots and ginger-sesame tuna tartar, alongside sustainable wines and local beers. With space for up to 350 guests and poolside dining available, hop on over Brooklyn Bridge to take in the view.

For a taste of the high life, this Williamsburg venue invites guests to slurp on both drinks and oysters. Bartenders in three-piece suits serve drinks while an absinthe fountain bubbles in the style of the Old Absinthe House of New Orleans.

Book the greenhouse room for up to 10 people to sit around the mahogany table. A dedicated cocktail bartender is on hand for your every request. In summer, private bookings extend to the enchanted garden terrace for up to 70 guests. Champagne pyramid anyone?

Happy hour is from 4-6pm with 1$ oysters. For those that love raw fish and absinthe, this ones for you.

Edging between East Williamsburg and Bushwick, this haunt is a chilled spot to watch the sunset over the city. Peppered with colored chairs, guests can enjoy Happy Bull Pizza and a selection of draught beers. Happy hour is 5-7pm with cheap deals on shots to carry you through to closing time at midnight.

Private hire is available with catering packages included. Lohi is ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies, art exhibitions, or a surprise birthday party for your brother's girl’s cousin. That’s sure to get you brownie points.

With multiple bars and plenty of space, Lohi is the epitome of Brooklyn’s relaxed and trendy vibes.

For a taste of France, climb up to the 6th floor of Williamsburg’s Wythe Hotel for unobstructed Manhattan views at Bar Blondeau.

This chic bar is next to the East River and serves natural wines and signature cocktails. If you're stopping for a drink you may be tempted by their menu of seafood-themed small plates with French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences. Try the oysters, and pair it with their own Martini Blonde.

Private hire for up to 150 guests is available with the terrace offering floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring panoramic views whatever the weather. Special tip: head to Bar Blondeau for sunset hours from 5-7pm for drink deals.