After a stroll through Central Park, head to the big red tent on Frederick Douglass Boulevard that marks Harlem Tavern’s beer garden. Sit at one of the outdoor tables and enjoy a laid back lunch and some people-watching. No frills here — just a casual joint with hearty food.
Harlem Outdoor Drinks and Entertainment
Outdoor bars in Harlem are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. From its historic theatres to classic jazz clubs, Harlem is always grooving. Pop into a different place until you find a beat to dance to or visit one of the neighborhood’s many bars and lounges to sip cocktails from creative mixologists.
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Step into Marcus Samuelsson’s lively Harlem joint and you’ll want to stay for hours. Sample creative comfort food dishes like fried green tomatoes with bacon and pimento cheese or hot chicken & waffles. The restaurant also features live music. Listen to jazz on Sundays or Latin or gospel from a rotating roster of artists throughout the week.
310 Lenox Ave., 10027
212.792.9001
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LoLo’s Seafood Shack
Lolo’s Seafood Shack gives customers a taste of the Caribbean. Though you can’t smell the salty ocean air, there are steam pots of seafood, conch fritters and lobster rolls at this cozy eatery. The best part is the back outdoor garden, where picnic tables give the casual feel of beachside eating.
303 W 116th St, 10026
646.649.3356
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Shrine
Grab a table at Harlem’s low-key Shrine and prepare for a night of eclectic music, plenty of drinks and Mediterranean dishes at modest prices. There’s almost never a cover charge, and from the minute the doors open at 4 p.m. to closing at 4 a.m. you’ll hear everything from reggae and salsa to jazz and funk.
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd., 10030
212.690.7807
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Bier International
Deciding between the Jever Pilsener or the Bronx Pale Ale is the hardest decision you’ll make at Harlem’s original beer garden. But with 18 beers on tap and 25 bottles from various countries, there’s something for every beer lover. Just don’t expect a Bavarian Beer Hall vibe —this is more gastro pub with burgers and pretzels.
2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd., 10026
212.280.0944