Parish does day drinking right, with a build-your-own Bloody Mary and margarita bar at the Market every weekend, perfect for sipping while overlooking the bustling BeltLine.

Inman Park is home to some of the city's best patios, and Barcelona's wrap-around can't be beat. Neither can the half-off bottles of wine on Sundays.

Open every day (from 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on weekends), this Midtown pub boasts a stellar local beer list and the infamous Sublime Doughnut burger.

The late-night, DJ, and PBR-fueled parties at Noni's often spill over onto the back patio, but why wait until after dark to enjoy your beverage of choice and the addictive fries, without the crowds?

With prime views of Peachtree Street and an extensive beer list (and even wine from a keg, if that's more your style), Tap will make you want to start your weekday happy hour several hours early.

Fish and chips, beer, and unbeatable views can all be yours at the Midtown outpost of Six Feet Under.

Come for the potent cocktails. Stay for the shaded patio and the pub frites.

You won't find booze here, but will you find a great selection of coffee, tea, and treats from local vendors like Cacao. Pro tip: get there early to snag one of the porch swings.

This rooftop patio comes with Oakland Cemetery views, margaritas, and cheese dip.

Empire State South is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week, so you can snag a spot on the patio and start your day drinking even before noon. A round of bocce is optional.

Take a walk or ride on the BeltLine through Piedmont Park, then stop at Park Tavern to rehydrate with a beer or three.

For those who prefer java to booze, the porch at the Grant Park location of Octane is made even sweeter by the treats from Little Tart Bakeshop.