El Techo is a rooftop bar above Condesa that looks like it belongs in Miami or Mexico City.

Olly is an American bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s a good alternative to a sports bar.

Condesa is an excellent, upscale Mexican restaurant in the lobby of the Pod Hotel.

This Pennsport bar has fridges full of craft beers that you can either enjoy inside or on a huge outdoor patio during the summer.

Philadelphia Brewing Company is a huge brewery on Kensington with an outdoor patio for prime summer drinking space.

K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.

The Lunar Inn is a bar and restaurant in Port Richmond that’s attached to a great natural wine shop.

It might look like an upscale spot, but La Fontana Della Citta in Rittenhouse is an Italian BYOB where you can party with a bunch of friends.

Even though you might wait a while at Circles + Squares in Olde Richmond, it’s worth it to get the best pizza in Philly.

Herman’s Coffee is an indoor/outdoor coffee shop in South Philly.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.

Zeppoli is an Italian BYOB in Collingswood that’s worth leaving the city for.

Jet Wine Garden is an outdoor bar made out of an empty lot next to a wine store. In a good way.

Germantown Garden is a trendy-looking outdoor bar in Northern Liberties.

Pagano’s is a market and bar in Rittenhouse that serves quick lunch items and becomes one of the busiest places during SIPS in the summer.

Talula’s Garden is a good back-pocket spot in Washington Square West that serves seasonal American food and has a great patio.