Top Baltimore-area spots to enjoy a drink outdoors

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After debuting last year, the sand-filled beach bar in Harbor Point opened for its season in early May, with live music, fitness classes and food and drinks (including alcoholic slushies) from the team behind Woodberry Kitchen. For the kids, there are also sandboxes and a special menu. 1000 Wills St., Harbor Point, sandlotbaltimore.com. (Algerina Perna / Baltimore Sun)

After a winter that seemed to overextend its welcome and then weekends filled with rain, many around Baltimore would enjoy nothing more than taking in a hot day with a drink in hand. Rahul Raghavan, a former Canton resident now living in Oregon, was back in town on a recent weekday, taking in the chic scenery and eating lunch with a friend on the patio in the back of Gunther & Co. in Brewers Hill. “Having outdoor spaces, especially to enjoy the Baltimore summer, is great,” Raghavan said. “It’s just a chill place to take in the weather.” Fortunately, there are plenty of outdoor spaces in the Baltimore area to relax with food and drinks. Consider these establishments a good place to start. (Wesley Case | The Baltimore Sun)