When it comes to summertime drink in NYC , you ’ve amaze plenty of options – specially now that the wholedrinking in publicthing wo n’t down you in jail . But if you ’re commonplace of beer gardens androoftops(how make bold you ! ) , the best fashion to booze outdoors is on a boat . Set your sea - sickness aside and hop on board – we ’ve round out up every boat you’re able to drink on in NYC right here , in one tidy , ready - to - beverage inclination .
Grand Banks
This historic , hand - built sportfishing schooner is now a much - hyped huitre barroom in Tribeca , with a sustainable carte du jour boast cushy - racing shell crabs , lobster roll , and of course , tons of oyster . Reservations are recommended for dining , but you’re able to easily snag a seat at one of the two on - deck of cards bars serving up refreshful cocktail , wine , Champagne , and slyness beer . Bar Director Lauren Schell ( previously of Milk & Honey ) is doing inventive drink and elusive twists on classics , like the Wild ’s Negroni with gin , Campari , perfumed vermouth , and muddled orange and strawberry .
North River Lobster Company
This floating lobster shack is double-dyed if you desire a totally unpretentious atmosphere for drink and feed out on the water system . North River ’s 45 - minute cruises offer in reality not bad seafood – like electrocute wonton shrimp roll , fish and chips , and four different varieties of lobster rolls – as well as a solid bar card with Mason - jar cocktails , beer pail , and an sizeable pick of wine .
Manhattan by Sail
Two massive sailboats – one 82 ft , the other 158 ft – voyage at various times throughout the week , making this a convenient option whether you want a full - blown repast or a simple hard cash bar ( there are choice for both ) . Manhattan by Sail also offer a number ofspecial sheet , like the Lobster & Beer Lovers Sail ( which get you two lobster rolls from Luke ’s Lobster and unlimited beer ) , a Craft Beer Tasting Sail , a Champagne Brunch Sail , and more .
The Frying Pan
The King of NYC gravy holder is still the rowdiest stain to grab a pail of beer and a lobster curlicue , but its backstory is not about as known – the ill-famed lightship go under while docked in Maryland and remained underwater for over three years before being salvaged and furbish up into the boat - saloon mecca it is today .
The Water Table
A solemnization of New England food civilization , this historic WWII ship specializes in sundown cruise from Greenpoint to Lady Liberty . The menu admit a three - course dinner with New England classic like lobster corn chowder and mixed - Pisces the Fishes seafood boiling point , and you could lave it all down with a huge natural selection of slyness brews and marine - inspired cocktails like The Captain ’s Widow ( gin & tonic with lavender bitter ) , plus beer , wine , and a decent pick of rum .
North River Fish Bar
The sister ginmill to North River Lobster Company , this three - story seafood eating house / couch on a docked 160 ft yacht is a bite more done - up than the sleep , with the toll - point to match . But while sails may be on the expensive side , the space is meticulously furnish , and boast a menu include black earthnut burrata , Plymouth Rock oysters , 26 different Champagnes , and craft cocktails like the Ibiza Sunrise with Grey Goose , orange , cranberry , and love yield .
The Honorable William Wall
It ’s not quite a boat , but this swim clubhouse go the job done . Situated in the middle of New York Harbor , this posh barge – an offset of the Manhattan Yacht Club – offer up unobstructed visible horizon scene , a full cash bar , little bites , and tons of breezy charm .
Staten Island Ferry
Arguably the best boat to drink on in the metropolis , the uncomparable Staten Island Ferry will change everything you think and find about New York ’s most disregard borough . For starter , the drive is all free , and for 30 blissful transactions ( or an hour , if you just want to ride it there and back – you do you ) , you could take in the views while have down marvelous boy after marvelous son . Is there anything better than that ?
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courtesy of Grand Banks
courtesy of North River Lobster Company
courtesy of The Frying Pan
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