When the weather is warm, there’s nothing better than sipping a brew, cocktail or glass of wine outside – it just makes the world seem right. Here’s a guide to spots around town where you can accomplish just that! (Note: We'll be continually updating this list throughout the season; if you have a suggestion, please leave it in the comments!)

Adams Morgan

L’Enfant Cafe & Bar: A truly Parisian-feeling bar and restaurant with the self-proclaimed “sexiest brunch in DC”

Mellow Mushroom: A roof deck, pizza, and live music. Is there a better combination?

Napolean: Helping to lead the herd of DC’s promising cocktail scene is this French bistro

Standard: Barbeque and outdoor seating. That's enough for us

Arlington

Northside Social: We don’t want the burbs to feel too left out. Wine and coffee is the name of the game at Northside

Atlas District

The Argonaut: Weather it be for brunch or dinner, The Argonaut has a pleasant outdoor space for its patrons

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar: The stylish whiskey and beer bar may be known for its purple-tinged inside but there's outdoor seating if the weather's nice

The Queen Vic: British fare; specifically fish & chips; is this bar's specialty

Red Palace: A place with so much New Orleans influence better have outdoor seating, right?

Rock & Roll Hotel: The famed music venue also has a place to enjoy the outdoors when weather permits

Smith Commons: A three-story bistro with great cocktail, wine, and beer selections

Capitol Hill

Art and Soul: High quality Southern food reigns supreme at this restaurant that has James Beard award winner Art Smith at its helm

Belga Cafe: A Belgian bar and restaurant that naturally has a wonderful beer selection

Biergarten Haus: An authentic and charming German beer garden in the heart of the city

The Source: A Wolfgang Puck restaurant that is consistently recognized as one of the top in the DC area


Cardozo

DC9: Dig live music? Check out this Cardozo joint and enjoy the specials while you're there

Queen Makeda Bar: Enjoy a drink inside while listening to a DJ or outside on the patio at this trendy Cardozo bar


Cleveland Park

Acacia Bistro: Whether it’s wine, cheese, or Mediterranean food that’s your bag, Acacia has you covered

Ardeo + Bardeo: This wine bar’s roof deck offers a fantastic view of the city to go along with its great wine selection


Dupont Circle

Bar Dupont: If cocktails outdoors are your bag, Bar Dupont is the place to go

The Big Hunt: With over 30 taps, this gastropub has you covered all day and then some

The Front Page: A variety of American cuisine dominates the menu of this restaurant that also specializes in brunch

Larry’s Lounge: This GBLT-friendly bar is a great place to have a drink outdoors


Georgetown

Il Canale Ristorante e Pizzeria Napoletana: Thin-crust pizza made in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy

Logan Circle

1905 Restaurant: This dimly lit, classically-styled bar has seating outside if you're feeling more light

U Street

El Centro: Authentic Mexican food and fantastic tequila make this classy bar a destination Marvin: A tribute to one of the great soul musicians of all-time, Marvin Gaye, this lounge doubles as a music venue and serves a mean cocktail

Vinoteca: As you might expect, this restaurant has an excellent wine list


Stanton Park

Bistro Cacao: French-inspired dishes in a romantic setting