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NYC’s 3 Best Fourth Of July Drinking Events

July 4, 2011 2:02 PM

Celebrate Independence Day by using your freedom to enjoy an adult beverage with a group of friends. Here’s a guide to the best Fourth of July drinking events in NYC. By Selena Ricks-Good.

(credit: The Empire Hotel)

Liberty Belle Spectacular

5 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Empire Hotel Rooftop
44 W. 63rd St.
New York, NY
(212) 956-3313
libertybellespectacular.com

A vintage Fourth of July extravaganza with patriotic melodies by Gelber & Manning and The Star Spangled Orchestra, burlesque performance, tap dancers, DJs and more. Mixologist Fredo Ceraso will be whipping up cocktails. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (cash only).

NYCs 3 Best Fourth Of July Drinking Events

Credit: Huckleberry Bar

Annual 4th of July BBQ

2 p.m.

Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 218-8555
huckleberrybar.com

Why make a mess with your own BBQ when you can join the fun at this Williamsburg bar’s backyard? Gourmet burgers, brats and potato salad are on the menu, and drinks are $1 off during happy hour, which goes until 7 p.m. Following a fireworks viewing, stay for a 10 p.m. screening of the Patrick Swayze film “Red Dawn.”

(credit: The Sky Room)

4th of July Picnic

6 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Sky Room
330 W. 40th St.
New York, NY
(212) 380-1195
skyroomnyc.ticketleap.com/fourth-of-july-at-sky-room/

Check out the fireworks display from the 360-degree rooftop here while enjoying a five-hour open bar from 6 – 11 p.m. Picnic food such as sliders, chicken tenders, pigs in a blanket and more will be served. Tickets are $100, or call to reserve a table.

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Selena Ricks-Good writes about drinks and produces events as The Dizzy Fizz.