"If you’d like to hang out outside with a big group for several hours, Strong Rope Brewery is your best option. There’s a large indoor area where you could throw someone a birthday in the winter, but it’s the patio that makes it worth a trip to Red Hook whenever the temperature surpasses 55 degrees. Grab a picnic table out front, order a flight, and watch Lady Liberty until sunset. You can also bring your own food to Strong Rope—Defonte’s and Hoek Pizza are both close by, so plan accordingly." - willa moore, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren, molly fitzpatrick