Standard Biergarten (CLOSED)

The weekend pool parties are legendary, but the Standard Downtown has managed to carve out a corner of its rooftop for Bavaria's sake. A gigantic birdhouse that feels like it belongs in a fable dispenses tickets—each good for a pretzel, wurst or strudel from a wagon that resides at the other end of the Astroturf. Ficus trees frame yellow patio furniture but don't block the prized views of surrounding Downtown. Trade in tickets for grilled bratwurst, a large pretzel and a stein of schwartzbier, and perch yourself at a high-top communal table.