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Lounge, Hotel Bar, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Beautiful, and relatively intimate, rooftop bar."(7 Tips)
"Great little rooftop bar above the Library hotel"(2 Tips)
"Beautiful rooftop bar with a library theme."(2 Tips)
"... those commuting from Grand Central at 41st and Madison"(2 Tips)

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Connie ChiuOctober 29, 2018
Really amazing decor! There’s an outdoor patio as well as a green house. The drinks are on the pricey side but good. TJ is amazing!
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Time Out New YorkMay 6, 2015
The enclosed greenhouse and the outdoor terrace are both ideal perches for sipping luxurious $15 cocktails and enjoying the multimillion-dollar view of midtown’s soaring skyscrapers.
Eric SimpsonAugust 3, 2013
Specialty drinks are $15, but worth it. W/ names like The Tempest and Tequila Mockingbird, how can you not order them? Service was slow, but I went after work on a Fri. If you can sit outside, do it.
Jeffrey GlueckJanuary 17, 2019
Great cozy bar atop the Library Hotel. Check out the terrace in warmer weather. The Complicated Kindness cocktail 🍹 is nice with scotch and lemon and a wine topper.
The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2012
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.
Untapped CitiesApril 19, 2016
Book-themed cocktails – such as Tequila Mockingbird and Hemingway – dominate the menu in Bookmarks Bar at the Library Hotel, a romantic rooftop bar. Read more
Gary EdwardsOctober 20, 2015
A wonderful meeting spot after work for those commuting from Grand Central at 41st and Madison
Honghui YuFebruary 5, 2017
Beautiful rooftop bar with a library theme. Drinks are pricey but good.
eric bornemannNovember 8, 2020
Good small rooftop bar near Grand Central that is good for taking out of town guests staying around Times Square.
Samantha F.March 31, 2013
Great lounge in the heart of midtown. The atmosphere is cute and they have a fireplace. Though be warned they only offer a small selection of overpriced bites.
Anna NakonechnyJuly 10, 2013
Great service. Love that they stay true to the library theme with drinks and waitress attire! Lovely little rooftop gem
robin shreevesFebruary 18, 2013
Great little rooftop bar above the Library hotel that we came across. Rather quiet on a winter Sunday afternoon, which was perfect.
CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015
They're serving a special Poetry Garden Lemonade cocktail during NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
Ross SheingoldJanuary 27, 2013
A great spot if you're looking for somewhere relatively quiet to meet for drinks, but also want a cool atmosphere.
CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015
They're serving a special Poetry Garden Lemonade for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
Gary TorielloJuly 18, 2015
"Frozen Lemonade" Sobieski Coconut Vodka, Lemonade, & Pineapple
Josh MateoJune 16, 2015
Solid view from the roof. Bartenders take good care of you.
robin shreevesFebruary 18, 2013
House made potato chips with blue cheese dip is a great light snack
Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014
Awesome summertime rooftop for after work drinks.
HenaliJuly 12, 2014
Drinks are okay, but the cheese plates were yummy!
JM ParveauxMarch 9, 2015
A little pricy, but nice small roof top over the summer
R BJuly 25, 2018
Drinks - good. View - excellent. Staff - rude.
Mikinzie StuartFebruary 19, 2012
Rooftop bar gets turned into a greenhouse lounge during the winter. Cute and intimate.
Diana OlympiaMarch 6, 2018
meh. fairly small rooftop. drinks are not particularly interesting / highly crafted so go for wine or beer here. truffle fries are somewhat decent
Jordan KoscheiAugust 6, 2014
The view from the rooftop at night is unbeatable.
Sys EFebruary 24, 2012
Lovely to spend a rainy afternoon looking at the skyline from inside the glasshouse.
Julie BlinbaumApril 26, 2012
Great rooftop/outdoor spot to drink. After work not too frou fou
Natalie LinApril 22, 2011
Beautiful, and relatively intimate, rooftop bar. Try the literary-themed specialty cocktails.
Marc SMay 18, 2022
The view from the terrace.
Amy RobertsonJune 27, 2015
Cocktails are tasty but service is spotty
Anish BJuly 3, 2013
Small, expensive specialty cocktails but a great atmosphere.
NCMJune 27, 2012
$12 Hemingway made with rum, mint and champagne
Shil PaSeptember 4, 2015
Awesome drinks!!
Daniela StefovskaMay 22, 2012
Try the Bookmarks cocktail!
Adam SchuitOctober 2, 2015
For a rooftop bar the space is ok but the decor is average and the drinks are not cheap!
Sam LevySeptember 26, 2014
Not too crowded rooftop
Himali WAugust 2, 2015
$5 for a club soda
Jude H.July 29, 2011
Expect a wait but worth it
Andrew JonesSeptember 5, 2013
Hemenway cocktails
Katie PitreMay 13, 2011
Happy hour after work... get here early.
João AntunesAugust 5, 2013
Worst rooftop I've ever been. Te service is bad , the drinks are not really good and it's as small as a medium size bedroom.
Goga AntoineMarch 11, 2011
Nice trip on the height of madison av.
Rob CavenaghNovember 2, 2013
Bathroom is up - not down.
Karel KaaijOctober 25, 2013
This place is miserable. Service is sloppy. Drinks are terrible. Expensive small and tacky. Do not go here
Michael Wiederhold JrAugust 17, 2013
Eh, not too bad.
Kesu JamesFebruary 11, 2010
Stop telling everyone about my tip!
DusanJanuary 11, 2013
Don't go there, the worst service i've seen!
TG WatkinsFebruary 11, 2010
Just the tip.
KatherineFebruary 19, 2013
Очень милое место с приятной музыкой

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