If you can take the heat, there's nothing like sitting outside with a frosty beverage. Where do you go when you want to be out with good people and toss back a beer?

VOTE: Nominated businesses are below. To cast your vote, select an option in the poll at the bottom of the article. Also make sure to tell us why you picked your favorite in the comments.

Polls will remain open through Aug. 17.

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• Blarney Stone Pub
• Oak Forest Bowl
• Taps Pub

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