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Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City

1. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.7
2919 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 247 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: There are many imitators, but this is the one true, traditional beer garden in New York. Its beer selection isn't huge, and mainly skews to imports, naturally, but the atmosphere is one of a kind.

The Garden at Studio Square is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

2. The Garden at Studio Square

3533 36th St (btwn 35th & 36th Ave), Long Island City, NY
Beer Garden · 215 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Despite its fratty clientele, they serve good beer outdoors in a shady, communal environment. Can't say that about any of the fake "beer gardens" PR flacks have tried to convince us exist this summer.

The GEM Hotel is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

3. The GEM Hotel

300 W 22nd St,reet (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 33 tips and reviews

imbookinimbookin: 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.

Hudson Terrace is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

4. Hudson Terrace

621 W 46th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Hell's Kitchen · 114 tips and reviews

imbookinimbookin: 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.

Ava Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

5. Ava Lounge

210 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 47 tips and reviews
The Press Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

6. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews
Lightship Frying Pan is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

7. Lightship Frying Pan

8.1
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

8. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.0
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews
The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

9. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.2
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
Terroir at The Porch is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

10. Terroir at The Porch

The High Line (above 15th St. & 10th Ave.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Chelsea · 46 tips and reviews
The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

11. The Empire Hotel Rooftop

7.1
44 W 63rd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Lincoln Square · 169 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: This rooftop lounge, backed by restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, features 3,000 square feet of outdoor space and private chaise longue-equipped cabanas.

The Terrace at Yotel is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

12. The Terrace at Yotel

7.4
570 10th Ave (42nd St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Hell's Kitchen · 20 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: Great Interior design inside, spacious roofdeck.Condos around here. http://bit.ly/KgHFYA

Bookmarks is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

13. Bookmarks

7.0
299 Madison Ave (East 41st St), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: $12 Hemingway made with rum, mint and champagne

Top of the Strand is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

14. Top of the Strand

7.6
33 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Garment District · 79 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: Full bar with great atmosphere and views. NO happy hour however.

Gansevoort Park Rooftop is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

15. Gansevoort Park Rooftop

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · NoMad · 70 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: The POOL!check these condos around this awesome rooftop. Read more.

Le Bain is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

16. Le Bain

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

NCMNCM: Trendiest spot downtown, many great people across industries. This place throws down awesome parties and events. If you are looking for condos around--> Read more.

Sky Room is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

17. Sky Room

330 W 40th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 170 tips and reviews
VU Bar NYC is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

18. VU Bar NYC

17 W 32nd St (rooftop) (btwn 5th And 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Koreatown · 54 tips and reviews

19. Bar 13

6.2
35 E 13th St. (at University Pl.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 65 tips and reviews
Berry Park Roof Deck is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

20. Berry Park Roof Deck

8.6
Berry Park, Brooklyn, NY
Roof Deck · Williamsburg · 21 tips and reviews
Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

21. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

8.9
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 113 tips and reviews
The Delancey is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

22. The Delancey

6.0
168 Delancey St (btwn Clinton & Attorney St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews
Glass NYC (Hotel Indigo Chelsea) is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

23. Glass NYC (Hotel Indigo Chelsea)

6.2
127 W 28th St (btw 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 25 tips and reviews
La Piscine at Hôtel Americano is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

24. La Piscine at Hôtel Americano

6.9
518 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews
Juliette is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

25. Juliette

8.2
135 N 5th St (at Bedford Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Williamsburg · 279 tips and reviews
Mad 46 Rooftop Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

26. Mad 46 Rooftop Lounge

6.0
45 E 46th St., 19th Floor (btwn Madison & Vanderbilt Aves), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Night of Joy is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

27. Night of Joy

8.2
667 Lorimer St (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews
Penthouse 808 is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

28. Penthouse 808

8-80 Queens Plaza South (at Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City, NY
Bar · 65 tips and reviews
Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

29. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

18 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Meatpacking District · 75 tips and reviews
Rare Bar & Grill is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

30. Rare Bar & Grill

6.5
152 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 156 tips and reviews
Rare Bar & Grill Lexington is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

31. Rare Bar & Grill Lexington

7.4
303 Lexington Ave (btwn E 37th & E 38th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Murray Hill · 161 tips and reviews
Pier I Cafe is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

32. Pier I Cafe

8.3
W 70th St (at Riverside Blvd), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 179 tips and reviews
Z Hotel New York - Rooftop Bar/Lounge is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

33. Z Hotel New York - Rooftop Bar/Lounge

7.3
1101 43rd Ave (btwn 11th & 12th St.), Long Island City, NY
Hotel Bar · Long Island City · 19 tips and reviews
PRIME Rooftop Lounge at the Bentley is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

34. PRIME Rooftop Lounge at the Bentley

5.4
500 E 62nd St (at York Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Terrace in the Sky is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

35. Terrace in the Sky

400 W 119th St (btw Amsterdam Avenue & Morningside Drive), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Harlem · 5 tips and reviews
The Heights Bar & Grill is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

36. The Heights Bar & Grill

6.9
2867 Broadway (btwn 111th & 112th St.), New York, NY
Bar · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews
Above Allen is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

37. Above Allen

6.1
190 Allen St (inside SIXTY LES Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 32 tips and reviews
Top of The Standard is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

38. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews
The Cabanas at The Maritime Hotel is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

39. The Cabanas at The Maritime Hotel

6.6
88 9th Ave. (at W 17th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 14 tips and reviews

40. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews
The DL is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

41. The DL

7.1
95 Delancey St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: 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.

Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

42. Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel

6.7
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: 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.

Hotel 57 is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

43. Hotel 57

6.1
130 E 57th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 47 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: 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.

Gallow Green is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

44. Gallow Green

8.7
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews
Soho House Rooftop is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

45. Soho House Rooftop

8.6
29-35 9th Ave (btw 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 28 tips and reviews
XVI Lounge NYC is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

46. XVI Lounge NYC

251 W 48th St (8th ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Theater District · 23 tips and reviews
Upstairs is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

47. Upstairs

8.1
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 81 tips and reviews
Hotel on Rivington is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

48. Hotel on Rivington

7.3
107 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 82 tips and reviews
JIMMY is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

49. JIMMY

8.4
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews
The Park is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

50. The Park

118 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews
Back Forty is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

51. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews
Barbone is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

52. Barbone

186 Avenue B (btwn E 11th & 12th), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 33 tips and reviews
The Waverly Inn is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

53. The Waverly Inn

8.8
16 Bank St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews
B Bar & Grill is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

54. B Bar & Grill

40 E 4th St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Lounge · NoHo · 238 tips and reviews
Pure Food and Wine is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

55. Pure Food and Wine

54 Irving Pl (btwn 17th & 18th St.), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 158 tips and reviews
Palma is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

56. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Royale is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

57. Royale

8.5
157 Avenue C (btwn E 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 140 tips and reviews
Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

58. Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel

6.7
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews
Dinner On Ludlow is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

59. Dinner On Ludlow

6.7
95 Delancey St (Ludlow Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

60. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

7.9
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews
Soaked @ Mondrian Soho is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

61. Soaked @ Mondrian Soho

9 Crosby St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 11 tips and reviews
Sheltering Sky is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

62. Sheltering Sky

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel Bar · Williamsburg · 7 tips and reviews
McCarren Hotel & Pool is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

63. McCarren Hotel & Pool

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 62 tips and reviews
Beer Authority is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

64. Beer Authority

7.7
300 W 40th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 169 tips and reviews
Lucy's Cantina Royale is one of Best Rooftop and Outdoor Bars in New York City.

65. Lucy's Cantina Royale

1 Penn Plaza (34th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews