Here's a few that may fit the bill:
Weegee's Lounge
3659 W Armitage - awesome "old school" cocktails and a great rear patio, no food but they let you bring it in.
Fonda del Mar
3749 W Fullerton - full restaurant, but great little back patio and they make excellent margaritas, even a "half a boat" to line one side of the patio/fence!
Moody's Pub
5910 N Broadway - okay, more beer than cocktails, but a GREAT back patio and outstanding burgers, beer by the pitcher, etc.
Zapatista
1307 S Wabash - a tad "scenish" maybe but good people-watching and tasty margaritas (a huge tequila selection)
I hope that helps...
- Mark
Homer: Are you saying you're never going to eat any animal again? What about bacon? Ham? Pork chops?
Lisa: Dad, those all come from the same animal.
Homer: Heh heh heh. Ooh, yeah, right, Lisa. A wonderful, magical animal.