Great views of the Chrysler Building + the Empire State Building. Drinks are reasonable and staff is great.
Everything about this venue is, well, gorgeous. Host an event here and wow your guests with the stunning views of the Hudson River and hand-picked decor. This space is truly a piece of art.
What’s better than 1 rooftop lounge? 4! This hotel is conveniently located just blocks away from Penn Station and is known for having awesome customer service and, not to mention, killer views!
If this adorable boutique hotel is a gem, then it’s rooftop is a diamond. The Penthouse, which contains a full terrace, and an open rooftop hosts magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline.
Attend a free Cork'd wine tasting. It's wine meets social media. Bring your laptop so you can review the wines on corkd.com. Check out the schedule at corkd.com/tastings. - Erica Swallow Read more.
Check out the Secret Garden in the back-- it's like your own little piece of Brooklyn without having to leave East Village
It’s worth pushing your way past the mall crowds to this seafood palace serving freshly-caught oysters, clams, shrimp and lobster, along with the best views going of the Brooklyn Bridge. Read more.
“Empire lobby lounge & rooftop lounges are 2 of my favorite places in NYC. The lobby lounge is so sexy & comfy. The rooftop has gorgeous views, a fireplace & amazing drinks!” – Meredith, Setup Squad
An urban pool party with a view of the Empire State Building & 40 feet of indoor-outdoor wet, wrap-around terraces & fireplaces. Read more.
It offers 5 different environments, including the South Terrace with private cabanas & illuminated furniture, a retractable roof on the North Terrace & a unifying theme of décor. Read more.
Guests at Andre Balazs’ nightlife behemoth don't even have to leave the hotel to go out, thanks to Top of the Standard, 18th-floor bar Le Bain & the buzzy Standard Bar & Grill. Read more.
Claim a mingle–friendly table in the huge, tree-canopied garden (open year-round) at this authentically Czech biergarten.
Cocktail tastings every Friday, 6 drinks for $30! Enjoy the views and the retractable roof when the weather permits.
Cool spot! Enjoy the eats and marketplace down stairs and then unwind with a glass of wine or a beer on the rooftop!
The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Located on the 19th floor, this is a great place for after work drinks, with indoor and outdoor spaces and nightly events. Watch out for the door policy.
A 4,000-square-foot lounge on the rooftop of the hotel offers a grub menu of snacks like seared steak tartare, truffled mac & cheese, and lamb lollipops alongside a full bar. Read more.
The Chips & Salsa are to die for. Make sure to grab a margarita and sit outside to people watch during the warm weather months.
A great date spot on the Upper East Side that typically draws in a younger crowd. The food is very classic French bistro and consistently delicious. The outdoor seating is lovely during the spring.
Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! Read more.
You’re 178 feet above streetlevel at this new rooftop bar in the Flower District. Stop by on Monday nights for live music, and try the Spicy Rita, a jalapeño-infused margarita. Read more.
One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.
When it's nice out, grab a seat outside and sip on a Prickly Pear margarita with their chips and guacamole.
The waterfront property also has foos, pong, pool, and a life-size chess board. Of course, there's also plenty of craft beer and snacks like bratwurst and La Frieda burgers. Read more.
Crab boils take place every Tuesday night. They dump a mountain of spiced crabs onto newspaper wrapped tables with side dishes. Wash it down with pitchers of beer. Summer fruit cobblers for dessert. Read more.
Winner of Best Patio Dining in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The back garden and surprisingly delicious raw food make it an urban oasis.
It just might be the coziest rooftop in Williamsburg—and with as much French spoken as in Paris. The happy hours rock with joie de vivre that is inimitably Juliette.
Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.
Dollar oysters are yummy, the red sangria leans towards the dry side, and my favorite had to be the Creme Brûlée...and I don't ever eat desserts
One of the cooler spots in Murray Hill, this Mexican joint serves up awesome short rib tacos and cocktails in a fun atmosphere. The tequila list is extensive, so do a tequila flight to sample a few.
This is a great place to come for a rockin' Brunch (try the goat cheese scrambled egg wrap) or come for a low key drink and some great music.
It doesn't get any better than a food truck that's parked indoors, owned by Food Network star Aarón Sanchez, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. Try the fish tacos; they'll blow you away.
BEAUTIFUL new outdoor seating space at the James Hotel in Soho with a menu that's still in the works. Currently offering a $30 prix-fixe brunch, this is truly only a deal if you're more in the mood fo Read more.
If you don't get a sunset shot with your popsicle/prosecco glass, did you really go here?
Amazing views, try to avoid the line if you can, good-looking crowd! Staff knows how to make it happen!
Perched atop a yacht permanently moored around 30th Street, you're awarded unobstructed views into Long Island City. Just bring your finance friend and let them pick up the tab. Read more.
This rooftop is one of the most romantic spots in the city. We’re especially fond of their literary-themed drinks like the Tequila Mockingird or Jackie Collins.
Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.
Grab a table out back get a Humpen of Hefeweizen or the Boot (if you’re really thirsty) and order the Two Wurst with German Potato Salad. Heaven.
Super cute wine bar that's reasonably priced. Do a wine tasting flight for $18 to sample 3 different wines, and order a cheese plate.
