This spacious rooftop bar has great views but the outrageously expensive drinks, ambivalent servers, rude bouncers and extremely loud music totally turned us off.
During the summer, there’s no better place to have a drink and enjoy the clientele than the roof. Definitely not for the prude or faint of heart.
Go right when they open to avoid the crowds and get the best selection. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to wait in line outside.
Come for the free flowing All-You-Can-Eat and All-You-Can-Drink Brunch for $35. The Sweet & Spicy Bacon and the Peach & Bourbon Tea are the bomb!
Check out the upstairs bar and rooftop patio! Downstairs hosts an excellent nightly roster of indie rock bands.
Manhattan meets Shanghai in this stunning rooftop bar. This is the place to impress out-of-towners or that special someone. Drinks are EXPENSIVE…$24 a pop! But it’s worth it.
The perfect rooftop escape that is still manages to be a well-kept secret. On the 14th floor of the La Quinta hotel serving outdoor drinks and views of the Empire State Building.
Come here to get your Football (the European kind) fix. Awesome beer hall atmosphere inside and out. They also serve food! Cash only.
Fantastic views and awesome space, but $15 drinks served in plastic cups, a long line and no music. Humm…there are better places to try.
Cocktail tastings every Friday, 6 drinks for $30! Enjoy the views and the retractable roof when the weather permits.
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.
Expect long lines and expensive drinks – although we love the Bloody Mother. However, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic 360-degree views and, maybe, a dip in the pool.
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.
Small rooftop bar where the glass obstructs your view of the skyline. It gets crowded with hotel guests and be warned, there’s only one bathroom up there.
Even though you’re apt to say “This is it?” it’s a great spot to relax with a drink while lounging in a cabana and taking in the great views of the Empire State Building.
For the best experience, go at night, the lights of the city are spectacular. Come after a broadway show and enjoy a cocktail or two, a burger and the pork buns.
The bird’s eye views of Times Square are jawdroppingly spectacular. However, the bouncers, waitstaff, prices and antiquated elevators ruin the entire experience.
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.
Whether it is hot or cold, sunny or rainy, the rooftop is our favorite tropical oasis in the city. Go on Wednesday night for their rooftop BBQ for 8 bucks.
Wait for a seat on le roof and you’ll enjoy the magical ambiance while you dine on Grilled Asparagus Salad and Pino’s Spicy Lamb Burger and sip your Fee Americain.
Once (and if) you get in you’ll enjoy a day (and night) lounging on the grass, on a waterbed, in a hot tub with the most eclectic crowd and the coolest music.
As soon as you step out of the elevator, you’ll be greeted with the most wondrous view of the Manhattan skyline (especially at night). The food is so-so, but the drinks are nice and strong.
Get there early to take in the heavenly views of Manhattan while sipping on your favorite cocktail. Eventually, the masses will arrive and you’ll be fighting to keep your spot.
We’re suckers for reclaimed wood décor and a relaxed atmosphere, but not big fans of drinks in plastic cups, overly loud music and the less than stellar city views.
The rooftop has recently been opened to the public, so go now to enjoy an especially serene no-frills cocktail or two before the word gets out.
Head straight to the third floor with its retractable roof for some delicious tapas on a warm summer night – get the PB&J, Truffle Pops and Lobster Crack.
Each floor has its own distinct feel – we recommend going straight up to the third floor beer hall style rooftop and enjoying a tavern burger and a few craft beers.
Keep your fingers crossed that there’s no line, because the view from the rooftop is amazing! All the staff are BEAUTIFUL, sweet and attentive. Try the Chihuahua.
The rooftop is over the top sexy, full of model types and serves really potent drinks. It’s a bit snobby and the “pool” is laughable and we’ll be coming back!
A great place to see and be seen – that is once you get past the bouncer. As expected, service is expensive and slow. And, don’t jump in the pool, you’ll be escorted out.
