Best. Summer. Ever: The only thing better than a cold beer is a cold beer in the warm sun. Check out our summer picks for bars with the best patios

It's supposed to be one hell of a nice weekend. Thanks be to the weather gods for granting us yet another two days of sunshine and warmth to offset the miserable June we endured. (We'll forgive them this morning's shower.) So what are you going to do with all that free time and sunshine? Drink, of course! And we've got a round-up of bars and restaurants with sweet patios for optimum al fresco boozing. And we've got all your 'hoods covered.

1. The Rattlesnake

2. Cafeteria

3. The Green Briar

4. Deep Ellum

5. Daedulus

6. Charlie's Beer Garden

7. James' Gate

8. Tres Gatos

9. Whiskey Priest

10. Sam's at Louis

Lost, confused, need more summer guidance? Refer to our Best.Summer.Ever. guide to find out what's going in your 'hood and beyond