Our top five outdoor bars on the Lower East Side

Grab a few friends (or everyone you know) to buy out this three-floor event space. Hotel Chantelle. features a gorgeous rooftop garden, which serves as a restaurant by day and a nightclub in the evening. Dine and drink in a luxuriant outdoor garden, then come inside their discotheque and low-lit lounge for a vivacious night. If you are just coming for drinks, split the “drinking with friends” deal for two hours of endless pitchers of their house cocktails for only $30 each.

Hotel Chantelle accommodates 1000 guests for a full buyout, and up to 300 on their rooftop.

The DL is anything but on the down-low. Whether you are looking for a night out with friends or a huge space to throw a big rager, the DL is a flashy and vibrant venue guaranteed to liven up your night. This Lower East Side spot has three different levels to explore, but you will find yourself clinging to their collapsable rooftop patio year-round.

The picturesque cityscape views are not the only thing you are going to enjoy. Peruse their exclusive house cocktail menu and order a few snacks or mains to share with the table while taking in (or posing by) the picturesque view. The DL’s third-floor rooftop can accommodate up to 125 guests sitting and 400 standing.

The Public Hotel in the Lower East Side is exceptionally generous with three outdoor bar venues with stunning views of the skyline. On the 360° wrap-around roof, enjoy snacks and drinks during happy hour and dance at their club by nightfall. However, if you are planning for a more intimate setting or a private dinner, check out the hotel’s Bowery Garden and Ava & Sunrise Terrace venues (max. 200 guests each) for the same garden atmosphere and stellar views for a night under the stars.

Contact the venue if your group is over 50 guests.

Mr. Purple’s atmosphere is lit up by natural light thanks to their walls of floor-to-ceiling windows. Mr. Purple is the ultimate spot for a summer night with any friends. Choose from a classic, house, or frozen cocktail to cool down with after a long humid day, and chow down on their snacks, mains, or large platters to share including vegan options. The best part about this Lower East Side bar is the expansive view of the One World Trade Center across Lower Manhattan all the way to Midtown. Mr. Purple has a 3,000 sq. ft. interior attached to two outdoor terraces and a nightclub, so you can freely move between the spaces and see where the night takes you.

The Delancey’s atmosphere transports you to a Latin-American and Miami-inspired bar. This venue’s outdoor deck is filled with palm trees and bright neon lights to simulate a summery vibe in addition to frequent Reggaeton-themed party nights. The lively music and dancing may be tempting to do all night, but if you work up an appetite, indulge in their tropical cocktails and their Latin-NYC fusion menu, like the Birria chopped cheese and pizza.

Don’t worry, this compelling venue can still be visited year-round because of the weatherproof cover on the terrace; if there’s a torrential summer rain storm or a blizzard, you can still have a night to remember with Delancey and the incredible views.