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
“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.
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.
Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.
This is a great hotel to stay in or to just stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s also a good place for a business meeting. - Nikki
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.
Terrace is so big that even if they have a private party half out may still be open.
business crowd early, partying crowd late. Funniest in the in between when both crowds overlap. (not that I hang there all night, just what I heard).
Down the street from the VML NY office. Again, have not been there enough to really give tips. It's a rooftop for this building, but not the tallest in the area by any means.
