How to Spend Your Summer Fridays
July 19, 2019
Summer is in full swing, and with that comes some pretty sweet ways to spend your Summer Friday in the neighborhood. Wondering where to spend it? Fear not, we’ve got you covered. Here is the ultimate list of places to eat, drink + relax in order to take advantage of this summer.
Celebrate Summer at Three Owls Market, an all-day café
New to the neighborhood, Three Owls Market has quickly become a local favorite. Enjoy happy hour at this quaint all-day cafe and market where you can stock your pantry and satisfy your taste buds. Throughout the summer from 1 – 7pm, stop by Three Owls Market on your way home and indulge in their Italian take on happy hour. Enjoy bar bites like negroni-cured salmon and specials on the summer drink menu. And true to the Italian tradition, you can expect a surprise snack from the kitchen with your drinks. Cin cin!
Enjoy a special edition happy hour at The Chester
Kick back from 1 – 7pm for a special Summer Friday edition of happy hour at The Chester every week this summer. During happy hour you can enjoy $12 wings, $10 sliders and $7 wine, drafts + bottles.
Hang out on Brass Monkey’s Rooftop Deck
Photo courtesy of The Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is a neighborhood staple and their rooftop is a perfect way to spend your Summer Friday in the neighborhood. Join them for happy hour specials on Fridays and enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River. Brass Monkey also has one of the most extensive beer menus you’ll find in the city with 20 draft choices and over 50 imported, domestic and craft beer selections.
Listen to the best talent the area has to offer at PHD Rooftop’s Afterwork Acoustics
Every Friday, PHD Rooftop brings you the best local talent live. Drink and food specials will be happening from 6 – 9pm. The best part? Unbeatable sunset views.
Spend an afternoon poolside at The Beach at the Dream Hotel
Photo courtesy of The Dream Hotel
Spend your Summer Friday poolside with day passes to The Dream Hotel’s Beach Club. Escape the heat and enjoy a full-service bar, pool deck, sand beach, chaise lounges and private cabanas.
Make a pitstop at Bubby’s with friends
Photo courtesy of Newsday
From 4 – 6pm, Bubby’s serves up an extensive happy hour menu to help kick off the weekend including both food and drink. The menu includes $6 draft beers and $7 mixed drinks like the Bubby’s Punch, as well as $7 bar snacks like deviled eggs and cornmeal crusted shrimp.
Drinks at Studio Cafe at the Whitney after exploring the Biennial
Photo courtesy of the Whitney Museum of American Art
Ease into the weekend at the Whitney Museum of Art exploring their Biennial on display until September 22. Take advantage of the pay-what-you-wish ticketing option from 7 – 9:30pm. End the evening at their Studio Cafe taking in views of the city with access to outdoor seating on the terrace after you’ve completed your gallery visit.
Take a Stroll on The High Line
The High Line has been a gem in the neighborhood for the past 10 years. Unwind from a long week by exploring this transformed public space in all of its glory. Enjoy 1.5 miles of the public park and enjoy vendors including the wine bar Hearth, L’Arte del Gelato + Berlin Currywurst.
Take in the views over food and drinks at STK Downtown
Photo courtesy of STK Steakhouse
No Friday is complete without a New York sunset. Celebrate the end of a long week on the rooftop of STK Downtown. From 3:30 – 7pm, take advantage of happy hour while taking in amazing views, and stay for dinner. During happy hour, the bar + lounge will be serving up half off specialty cocktails, $2 oysters, $7 hummus, $8 shrimp cocktail and much much more.
Photo courtesy of Timeout New York
Ease into your weekend atop RH’s 90,000 square foot retail space at RH Rooftop Restaurant. With beautiful views of the neighborhood and amazing food, RH Rooftop Restaurant is a dream. Spend the evening indulging in dinner and drinks.