"Strong Rope Brewery in Red Hook has a large patio with a standout view of Lady Liberty, where you can watch the sunset and pretend Brooklyn is a beach town. Bring a big group here in the summer, or stop by after a long bike ride when all you have the energy of is to sit under an umbrella with a pilsner. They don’t have anything to eat, but sometimes there are food trucks parked outside, or you can bring your own food—Defonte’s and Hoek Pizza are both close by. Strong Rope also has a second, smaller location in Park Slope." - neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick