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NYC's Best Rooftops
Westlight is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

1. Westlight

8.8
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Morris: Awesome new rooftop with relatively cheap beer and great views of NYC. Get there right at 4pm when they open or be prepared to wait in line.

Rooftop Reds is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

2. Rooftop Reds

8.7
Building 275, Brooklyn, NY
Winery · Brooklyn Navy Yard · 18 tips and reviews

Sam L.Sam Liebeskind: Rooftop vineyard / wine bar with picnic tables and hammocks - great for a sunny weekend afternoon.

Whitney Museum of American Art is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

3. Whitney Museum of American Art

9.2
99 Gansevoort St (btwn 10th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Meatpacking District · 434 tips and reviews

Swen G.Swen Graham: If you have some wine on the roof, be sure to try the meatloaf toast

The Press Lounge is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

4. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Here, you'll find no DJs, and no sloppy folk: Instead, there are twinkling lights, fire pits, artisanal cocktails, and unobstructed panoramas to help you revel in big city beauty. Read more.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

5. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Take the elevator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts galleries up to the Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar. It’s open from May through the fall and offers panoramic views of the city.

Le Bain is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

6. Le Bain

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

Anthony P.Anthony Popeo: It's a scene but the view is 👏😍

Mr. Purple is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

7. Mr. Purple

8.7
180 Orchard St (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 179 tips and reviews

Kayleigh H.Kayleigh Harrington: Come early and grab a table. Rosé and buckets of beer with an incredible view

The Ides at Wythe Hotel is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

8. The Ides at Wythe Hotel

80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel Bar · Williamsburg · 162 tips and reviews

Layla A.Layla Alotaibi: Small rooftop with laid back atmosphere, but great view of Manhattan skyline. Come by just before sunset then watch the city lights go up.

Catch is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

9. Catch

8.0
21 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 328 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Catch is the love child of the dudes who brought you Tenjune and SL. It's a great place to grab drinks, AND they feed you. Read more.

Berry Park is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

10. Berry Park

8.0
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Awesome rooftop with scenic views of Manhattan. Big draft beer menu. Very solid bar food.

JIMMY is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

11. JIMMY

8.5
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

12. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

BrightyBrighty: Great for views of Empire State. Try timing it for a sunset.

Refinery Rooftop is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

13. Refinery Rooftop

8.5
63 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Grab a drink and take in the views of the Empire State Building from high atop the Refinery Hotel. We especially love the cocktail caddies, served in a carafe with enough glasses to share with pals!

Night of Joy is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

14. Night of Joy

8.2
667 Lorimer St (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews

Eva D.Eva Drago: Beautiful rooftop, fun vibe, lots of locals. Happy hour until 8, including their signature herb-infused cocktails for $6. Lavender in summer, Rosemary in winter. Good for groups.

Hôtel Americano is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

15. Hôtel Americano

7.7
518 W 27th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 80 tips and reviews

Deep G.Deep Gujral: One of my favorite hotel rooftop pools in the city! Pro-tip - Grab a rooftop booth and look west to watch an amazing sunset

Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

16. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.3
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

Claudia S.Claudia Schumacher: Great rooftop with amazing cocktails and tequila selection. Vero Mango and Vida Verde are the best, plus the yummy and spicy guacamole and chips they serve up there. Great bartenders, good music.

Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

17. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

18 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Meatpacking District · 75 tips and reviews

Mallory N.Mallory Napolitano: Amazing views over the city make the drinks served in plastic cups worth it

Northern Territory is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

18. Northern Territory

12 Franklin St (at Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Australian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 143 tips and reviews

Mark K.Mark Kupasrimonkol: They serve Cooper's brewery beer here from Australia. It's pronounced "Kupa".

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

19. 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
Sky Terrace at Hudson Hotel is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

20. Sky Terrace at Hudson Hotel

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Very pleasant somewhat hidden gem of a rooftop on 15th floor with tables, gazebos and very decent drinks

The Crown is one of NYC's Best Rooftops.

21. The Crown

7.9
50 Bowery (at Canal St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Shaun T.Shaun Tollerton ⚡️: Amazing views of Manhattan. 🏙👌🏻