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Rooftops NYC guide
Top 26 City View locations in New York City
byJoshua Kaufman
Live update: Updated October 28, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Monarch Rooftop Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Uriel MaslanskyGreat view of the Empire State Building
Joshua KaufmanThis impressive rooftop bar in NYC is located on the 18th floor and from the terrace you get a stunning view over midtown Manhattan, and most of all, fantastic vistas of the Empire State Building. Very modern and stylish, both indoors and outdoors, with a Scandinavian-chic feel with lots of comfy lounge sofas and bar stools. The menu has smaller bar bites and offers the regular selection of beers and wines along with some very well made specialty cocktails. Popular and energetic place, reservations are highly recommended. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
2. Z Roof
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreTo get the best views if the city, you sometimes have to leave the city. This is really true for the Z Roof, located at the Z NYC Hotel in Long Island City, a trip out here offers a magnificent view of almost all of central Manhattan as well as the East River and Queensboro Bridge. A large roof terrace of an entire 5000 square foot, where you can exercise rooftop yoga in the mornings and enjoy tasty signature cocktails during early evenings, but mostly famous for it's weekend rooftop parties. From 10pm every Friday and Saturday, the beat is really on with celebrity DJs keeping the atmosphere on a high well into the night. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
3. The Roof
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MoorePerched atop the Viceroy Central Park, and if you are serching for a stylish place where you can gaze out over Central Park, this is the NYC rooftop bar to visit. A swanky indoor and outdoor lounge with a very luxurious yet uncluttered décor, where you can enjoy a fine selection of both classic and house cocktails, a set of regionaly brewed beers, wines by glass or bottle and a small set of bar bites. It is pricey for sure, but with the views, quality and great ambience it is well worth it. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
4. Harriet's Rooftop
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia SLocated on top of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo (Brooklyn), this is the place for craft cocktails and amazing panoramic views over the Manhattan skyline. Both open-air rooftop bar and indoor lounge, Harriet's is open daily and offers a lush and vibrant setting. Popular spot that, apart from fine cocktails, also offers some very fresh and tasty bar bites. Guests staying at the hotel can also enjoy the small but fantastic rooftop pool. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
5. The Sky Terrace at the Hudson Hotel
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Tiffany WoodsOn the urban boutique Hudson Hotel, located right next to Colombus Circle and Central Park, you will find this hidden gem called the Sky Terrace. One of New York's more exclusive rooftop bars, with a patio winding around the whole roof, offering alot of different and secluded areas to sit. Garden slik décor with comfortable hammock chairs and lush plants, this really is a Midtown urban oasis. The views from the roof over the Hudson River and Manhattan are amazing, accompanied by a set of signature cocktails and ten different specialty sangrias. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
6. Westlight NYC
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SWestlight is a NYC rooftop bar, located on the 22nd floor of The William Vale in trendy Williamsburg. From here you’ll get sweeping city views over the famous Manhattan skyline and the East River. Incredible! Run by the Chef Andrew Carmelllini’s NoHo Hospitality Group, offering a dynamic menu with both classic and original cocktails, a long list of wines, craft beer, rare sprits and some small plates with inspration of global street food. Perfect spot for both early evening cocktails, trying to catch the amazing sunset over Manhattan, or a more festive and vibrant nightly visit, with a young and chic crowd enjoying Brooklyn under the stars. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
7. Versa NYC
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreModern and sleek rooftop restaurant and bar located at the Renaissance NYC Midtown Hotel, just around the corner from Madison Square Garden. A spacious indoor restaurant and lounge leads out to an equally spacious rooftop terrace, offering grand views of the Empire State Building and the Midtown skyline. Open from early breakfast to late night dinner and cocktails, plus for rooftop brunch, the restaurant and rooftop bar serves fresh and carefully crafted American gastro food and a nice selection of creative signature cocktails. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
8. 230 Fifth
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SOne of the largest and most famous rooftop bars in NYC, named after its location at 230 5th Ave. The terrace has seatings for approximately 1 000 people at the same time and offers some really magical views of the Manhattan skyline, with the Empire State Building as a mighty focal point. Open year round, with heaters for colder nights and awesome rooftop igloos in winter, offering a wide selection of both food and drinks. With the highlight beeing the rooftop brunch buffet served every weekend. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
9. Refinery Rooftop
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanLocated in Midtown Manhattan, right between Times Square and Empire State Building, this is a charming, fashionable and dymanic rooftop bar for many occasions. Open 7 days and week and year-round, here you can enjoy both weekday rooftop lunch, weekend rooftop brunch, or come for vibrant and fun evening cocktails. All served in a great atmosphere and to amazing views over Empire State building and the city skyline. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
10. Mad46 Rooftop Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis cool cocktail bar in New York is located on the 19th floor of Roosevelt Hotel with a great view among Manhattan's skyscrapers. You really feel that you are in the city when you are here, and the terrace has a great 'old school' New York vibe to it. Only open during weekdays and a very popular after work spot, creating a festive and yet chilled atmosphere. The bar offers an impressive drink list, with specialty cocktails, draft beers and wines / sparkling in both glass and by the bottle, along with a tasty set of bar bites. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
11. Above 6 Rooftop Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsFrom this small and cozy rooftop you get an absolutely stunning view of the Manhattan skyline with Central Park as mighty background. The menu is inspired by the Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill on the ground floor, so there is both sake, sushi platters and fried chicken wings available, along with signature and classic cocktails, hand-picked wines and a set of different bar bites. Perfect setting for a more private after work or before heading to a show or some other event in the city. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
12. Mr Purple
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsMr. Purple is a lovely rooftop bar and restaurant in New York, located on the luxurious Hotel Indigo Lower East Side. Here you can find one of the best rooftop pools in NYC, magical views of the skyline and an impressive menu, both regarding drinks and food. Classic cocktails with a twist, specialty cocktails, craft cocktails carbonated and bottled in-house, rotating seasonal selection of beer on tap and all types of wine along with American dishes and a great brunch menu. Top of with nice music, a great ambience, vibrant but still relaxed, and you have a really good NYC rooftop bar. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
13. The Crown
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SSet on top of Hotel 50 Bowery, The Crown offers an indoor bar / lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and two outdoor rooftop terraces, where you get absolutely fantastic 360-degree views over the Big Apple. Actually one of few places in the city that offers unobstructed views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Modern and bright in decoration, the rooftop bar offers tasty and well-crafted signature cocktails along with a variety of international bar bites, perfect to share. Chill lounge vibes by day, more vibrant and crowded by night. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
14. B. On Top at Gansevoort Meatpacking
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreAt the roof of Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, you find this chic lounge / cocktail bar called B. On Top. With a stylish setting, a flowing layout of several indoor and outdoor spaces and magnificent views over Manhattan and Hudson River, this is really one of the top NYC rooftop bars. Offering a nice menu, with a large set of well made cocktails along with a good selection of tasty bar bites. Great destination from sunrise to sunset, serving breakfast, relaxing cocktails in a chill ambience daytime / early evening, and later at night (especially weekends) you can expect alot more people, top DJs and a rooftop party atmosphere. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
15. The Press Lounge
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SOne of the best NYC rooftop bars. Known for their amazing service and quality regarding everything, along with spectacular views over both Hudson River and the mighty Manhattan skyline. A menu with quality over quantity, including a set of well crafted cocktails, beer on both bottle and draught, wine and bubbles by the glass and a few bar bites and snacks. Perfect place for both after work and post dinner cocktails, soaking in views of the Big Apple, enjoying the sophisticated but vibrant atmosphere. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
16. Bar 54
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe tallest rooftop bar in Times Square, and also among the highest in the city. Located at the Hyatt Centric Times Square, displaying a really superb river-to-river view, including the Chrysler Building and all of lower Manhattan. The bar offers a really impressive drink menu, inclduing a large set of well crafted cocktails, beers, wines in both glass and by bottle, a wide section of whiskey and also some tasty bar bites. The prices are quite hefty, but if you look beyond that and towards the view, you will see it is worth it. Also a great rooftop for a winter time visit, when the rooftop igloos are out. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
17. Berry Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThis is a very large rooftop bar located in Brooklyn NYC. Simply put, it's a Beer Garden, Soccer Bar & Restaurant with great city views. Really great actually, the Manhattan skyline looks amazing from here. Here you can drink lots of German and Belgian beers or a signature cocktail and grab food that mostly consist of American pub classics. There is also a special brunch menu every weekend between 11am-3pm. Come here to enjoy the relaxed, fun and lively atmosphere and watch the skyline, or head inside and watch sports and dance to nightly weekend DJs.
Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
18. The James SoHo
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SA modern, sleek and luxurious terrace bar located right in SoHo. The rooftop offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of New York and you can see the Freedom Tower, New Jersey skyline, the Empire State Building. Yeah, literally all of Manhattan is at your feet. The terrace has one of the best rooftop pools in NYC, mainly open for hotel guests during the day, but in summer weekends there are Pool Party Series for everyone from 3pm. This highly popular rooftop bar offers a good set of specialty cocktails, with an upscale and trendy crowd loving to soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
19. PH-D Rooftop Lounge
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsA rooftop lounge in New York located on the hip hotel The Dream Downtown, situated in the trendy Meatpacking area. PH-D Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers an outstanding skyline view of Manhattan and the towering skyscrapers, and both the indoor lounge and the roof terrace is luxuriously furnished. The rooftop bar offers tasty cocktails, smaller bits & bites to eat and a large selection of champagne Visit earlier in the evening for a more relaxed lounge feel, and later at night it is a perfect rooftop in NYC if you are looking for a top atmosphere and party. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
20. St. Cloud Rooftop
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SSt. Cloud Rooftop is located at the Knickerbocker Hotel, just off Times Square in New York. From the terrace you get a lovely view of all the scyscrapers. In fact, you are right among them. An exclusive rooftop bar that is luxurious and modernly furnished. In the bar you can order from a wide selection of well made cocktails, craft beer and champagne on bottle. There is also a menu of tasty bar bites that changes over the season, along with an exclusive rooftop cigar lounge. Open and airy feel on the terrace, and even though it is popular, it usually does not feel over crowded. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
21. The Skylark
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThe Skylark NYC rooftop is a classic cocktail lounge, located on the 30th floor near Times Square. From the roof terrace you get an absolutely stunning view of, among other things, the Hudson River, the Empire State Building and Times Square. Only open to the public during weekdays, so therefore a popular place for after work. Here you can enjoy a large set of mixologist signature cocktails made with the best ingredients, along with tasty bar bites. Great rooftop bar, known for a luxorius yet cosy and warm atmosphere, great service and sunset views to die for. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
22. Top of the Strand
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanPerched on the 21st floor of the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse in Midtown Manhattan, and considered as one of the best rooftop bars in NYC open year round. A retractable glass roof makes Top of the Strand a great nightly destination both in summer and winter, and the front row views of Empire State building are always available. The rooftop patio is not very big, but offers an intimate setting, with pillow topped benches, bar stools at the edge, surrounded by palms and other greenery. Enjoy well-made signature cocktails, beers, wine and some tasty light fare in an atmosphere towards upscale but very friendly and relaxing. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
23. Dear Irving
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SRecommended this place!
24. The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsA roof garden in New York located on one of the world's most famous museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Placed in the east side of Central Park, from the roof terrace at The Cantor Roof Garden NYC you get a completely magical view across the park and the surrounding sky scrapers. Large and lush garden, with some benches and tables to sit at, or you just place yourself at the big lawn. The rooftop bar offers specialty cocktails, wine by the glass, housemade lemonade and some sandwiches & salads. You can also go up to the roof without buying anything and just enjoy the view. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
25. A.R.T NoMad (Arlo Roof Top)
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsAll the way up at hotel Arlo NoMad you find this relaxed NYC rooftop bar, with superb views over both Downtown and uptown Manhattan. Not the biggest terrace in town, but with a very open and airy feel. The rooftop bar features a great set of signature cocktails, Froze, beer on tap and a rotating selection of Mediterranean light bites to snack on. Quite a scaled down menu, and so is the decór, with some lounge sofas and some standing tables. And this is the best thing about A.R.T. NoMad, it is at a luxurious location but offers an unpretentious and relaxing atmosphere, where you don't have to get to fancy to sit back and enjoy a drink and the views.
Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
26. The Rooftop at Hotel Americano
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreA resaturant and cocktail lounge located at the roof of Hotel Americano, in the Chelsea district of Midtown Manhattan. Up here you will find stellar views, both towards Manhattan and over the Hudson River, a small but cool rooftop pool, and a Mexican influenced menu with dishes like tacos and grilled meat / fish along with drinks like Margaritas, specialty cocktails, tequila, mezcal and a range of cervezas. Great ambience in a minimalistic setting, perfect rooftop for a relaxing summer night dinner with friends. Source: https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-york.html
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