The Empire Hotel Rooftop
Roof Deck, Lounge, and Hotel Bar
Lincoln Square, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Wonderful rooftop bar with great views of Lincoln Center."(8 Tips)
"Live Jazz every Monday @The Empire Hotel Rooftop:Join"(4 Tips)
"Gorgeous views of Lincoln center, great bar and ambiance."(41 Tips)
"Renee at the outdoor bar is the most awesome bartender!! Shes sweet..."(2 Tips)
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- Melissa BarretoSeptember 18, 2011Renee at the outdoor bar is the most awesome bartender!! Shes sweet and super hot- love her!!! Tip her extra!!
- Kyle RosenbaumMay 7, 2012Arrive between 5:30 and 7 to sip on cocktails and watch the sunset before the crowd arrives.
- Natalia QuinteroJune 22, 2012Gorgeous views of Lincoln center, great bar and ambiance. Open year-round.
Joonbug.comDecember 21, 2010Fantastic view of Lincoln Center. Be sure to stop by the doorman first for entrance or you'll end up making two elevator trips. Read more
Abigail ByromMay 26, 2010This is the most amazing place for drinks at sundown. A great view of the city, and a beautiful rooftop. Make sure to dress nice!
Sarah GosnellJuly 26, 2013They prevented my husband and I from going up because he was wearing (stylish) sneakers. It's against dress code and we couldn't attend a party because of it. Take your business elsewhere. Snobs.
Yelizaveta KayJanuary 20, 2012Come with your man or prepare to be hit on by some of the classless guys ever! Don't be fooled by their looks or money!
- Joonbug.comApril 14, 2010Joonbug.com & City Sun Tanning present Sunny Saturday Night at Empire Hotel Rooftop!Saturday April 17th The first 300 in attendance will receive a Free Premium Tan at the City Sun Tanning 75th Street Read more
Jemar SouzaJune 24, 2013Unless the guy downstairs was just being a jerk to me, you can't wear sneakers. So dress appropriately
- If you come NY, stop going to statue of liberty that's so mainstream, instead come to this place :| #amazingView
Jaycob BurnsAugust 7, 2014I was a little disappointed with the view after reading so many rave. Bouncer (at 730 on a wednesday) put on an annoying act to check "capacity" when it was pretty light. Meh
- Joonbug.comApril 13, 2010Joonbug.com & City Sun Tanningpresent Sunny Saturday Nightat Empire Hotel Rooftop!Saturday April 17th Doors open at 9pm The first 300 in attendance will receive a Free Premium Tan at the City Sun Read more
Cocktails are not even remotely worth getting here. I'd rather spend money on a flask and drink with a homeless person
- Joonbug.comOctober 9, 2012The Monster Bash at The Empire Hotel Attic on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 9PM - 4AM. Tickets are starting at $20! Read more
Village VoiceNovember 8, 2010The Village Voice voted this Best Post-Opera Bar in our Best Of New York Poll!
Mark GraciaJanuary 19, 2016Do NOT attend the NYE event here, bought VIP passes and still had to wait in excess of 30 min to get served at the bar given they only had it staffed with 2 bartenders.
Julie RussellMay 22, 2010Nice bar but male bartender was a bit of a prick during Fri happy hr. Other than that like this place a lot...nice atmosphere and view!
Rebecca MazzaJuly 22, 2011Expensive drinks but they are strong so its worth it. Really fun place to go!
Jay FieldsAugust 30, 2010Good views, but the door is always a hassle. Come dressed very well, and willing to walk away if they start giving you a hard time.
- Joonbug.comJune 23, 2010Don't miss out on the hottest Saturday night rooftop party, this Saturday and every Saturday. 9pm-4am
Saturdays Are The Best Here- Joonbug.comAugust 31, 2010Cocktails on the rooftop every Thursday! Come for $6 Well Drinks and $5-$6 Beers!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 12, 2012This spacious rooftop bar has great views but the outrageously expensive drinks, ambivalent servers, rude bouncers and extremely loud music totally turned us off.
David YurmanJune 24, 2011
Bouncers werre rude to my friend. Ye like I'm really gonna go in n leave my friend outside. Dickk. Lol
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The Empire Hotel Rooftop
44 W 63rd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave)
New York, NY 10023
United States
New York, NY 10023
United States
At: The Empire Hotel
The perfect way to both experience and escape New York City. Rooftop Lounge atop The Empire Hotel. Beautiful views of New York City and Lincoln Center.
Open until 4:00 AM (Show more)
- Thu
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 956-3313
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Happy Hour
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