17 perfect porches—where to get a drink outside in Austin this weekend

2. Whisler's

Serving craft cocktails with names like Riki Tiki Tavi and Lucid Dreams, Whisler's is a favorite on the city's East Side and is currently only open Thursday-Sunday for patio service.

Address: 1816 E. 6th St. (Photo: Whisler's)

3. 77 Degrees

Exotic cocktails and tasty small plates are only a small part of the draw for this rooftop oasis in the Rock Rose section of the Domain, offering cushy seating, fans with misters and views of the action below.

Address: 11500 Rock Rose Ave. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper II)

4. Iron Cactus

Serving 100 tequilas in a turn-of-the-century building, this Mexican food restaurant's gorgeous and popular rooftop overlooks on historic Sixth Street.

Address: 606 Trinity St. (Photo: Iron Cactus)

5. Opa!

This charming Greek eatery on South Lamar sports a relaxing front courtyard covered in shade trees and drenched in an Austin-hippie-meets-Mediterranean-village vibe.

Address: 2050 S. Lamar Blvd. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper II)

6. Licha's Cantina

A converted house with porch and yard on the city's East Side serves interior Mexican cuisine in a setting that kind of resembles a chilled-out house party in Mexico City.

Address: 1306 E. 6th S. (Photo: Licha's Cantina)

7. Cherrywood Coffeehouse

Beer, wine, coffee and cafe food meet a distinctly local vibe in the laid-back courtyard, a neighborhood favorite just east of I-35.

Address: 1400 E 38th 1/2 St. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper II)

8. Posse East

Drink a beer, grab a burger and watch your favorite sports from a safe distance on the patio in this university-adjacent sports bar, a local favorite for nearly 50 years.

Address: 2900 Duval St. (Photo: Posse East)

9. Kebabalicious

One of Austin's food-truck-turned-restaurant success stories, this little haven on the East Side serves some of the city's most popular Turkish fast food - wraps and falafel shots and local beer.

Address: 1311 E. 7th St. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper II)

10. G'raj Mahal

Another food-truck success story, this Indian food joint has been a staple on Rainey Street for more than a decade and boasts a patio in the shade surrounded by decorative bicycle wheels and great people watching.

Address: 73 Rainey St. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper II)

11. Black Sheep Lodge

Sit on the covered front porch with your buddies and your pups at this South Lamar favorite, with a full bar and menu that includes one of the best Chicago dogs in the city.

Address: 2108 S. Lamar Blvd. (Photo: Black Sheep Lodge)

12. Guero's

This iconic South Congress restaurant and beer garden serves interior Mexican fare and boasts a full bar, house-made tortillas and excellent SoCo vibe. Its small front porch and the Oak Garden next door are both open.

Address: 1412 S. Congress (Photo: Guero's)

13. Culinary Dropout

This hip spot on the edge of the Domain's North Side plaza offers a spacious covered patio lined with white leather benches and tables with plenty of room between them, serving food and drinks in a casual but cosmopolitan setting.

Address: 11721 Rock Rose Ave. (Photo: Charlie L. Harper III)

14. Speakeasy

This iconic three-level club downtown sports many cool indoor spots, but it made this list for its stellar rooftop, with cush seating, shade and views of the skyline.

Address: 412 Congress Ave. D (Photo: Speakeasy)

15. Jo's Coffee

A SoCo staple for decades, the window service and covered patio and sunnier street-side seating give a funky summer-camp-cantina feel to one of the city's trendiest urban neighborhoods. Don't forget the photo op with the iconic "I Love You So Much" message painted in red on its green north-facing wall.

Address: 1300 S. Congress Ave. (Photo: Jo's Coffee)

16. Siena Ristorante Toscana

If you're dying for a date night and looking for a romantic outdoor space, this dreamy Italian eatery in the hills of Northwest Austin boasts beautiful views and elegant fare on its comfortable patio.

Address: 6203 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. (Photo: Siena Ristorante)

17. Hula Hut

A longtime Lake Austin favorite just west of downtown, the Hula Hut (and its neighbors along the lakefront) beckons with a decidedly summer vibe; the pina coladas and coconut shrimp are a bonus.

Address: 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. (Photo: Hula Hut)