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The Empire Hotel Rooftop

Roof Deck, Lounge, and Hotel Bar

Lincoln Square, New York

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The Empire Hotel Rooftop

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Ranked #3 for scenic views in the Upper West Side
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"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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EchoDAFebruary 15, 2012
This place has some great views of the Columbus circle car chaos
EchoDADecember 28, 2011
this place has some great views of the Columbus circle car chaos
@JaumePrimeroJune 28, 2013
Whoa, it took 30 minutes for the kitchen to send out an order of guacamole. Are you kidding me?
DeShaun HarrisMay 29, 2011
To sum it up: Do not waste your time trying to get in on a Saturday night if you are black and/or it's past midnight, unless you want to be lied to about capacity & pay $360+ bottle service.
Karin RendelmanFebruary 25, 2011
Perfect spot to dance!! Celebrate a bday!! Sip some cocktails!!
Abiola AbramsNovember 4, 2011
The Kir Royalle is to die for...
Alexis KtAugust 11, 2014
Dancing and the Music
Lauren SmithJuly 2, 2014
Don't come here on a Tuesday night...ever
Joseph JosephAugust 9, 2012
THE EMPIRE HOTEL ROOFTOP !!! WOW ~
Arman SuleimenovOctober 8, 2011
Dress code: no sneakers allowed, to my regret...
david ' dj shakez ' thaiSeptember 7, 2010
Wish I could DJ here... somebody hook me up with a gig!Check out my mixes :)http://www.soundcloud.com/djshakez http://www.twitter.com/djshakez Read more
Christina AdairMarch 15, 2012
This is the WORST rooftop bar.If you want rude bouncers,inadequate service & nasty bartenders, then waste your money here. If not, go to any other rooftop bar in NYC, never been treated so poorly...
Coble GirlsJune 17, 2012
The service was absolutely horrible. The view is beautiful. We came here on a gilt city voucher. I will never come back here and they are very selective at the door. Good luck!
Dana KJune 1, 2012
I call bullshit on this place. Inconsistent dress code requirements. $13+ for drinks in a plastic cup. Very bridge & tunnel.
Benji KAugust 23, 2012
The kind of place you go to get classy date raped.
Heather WendelOctober 20, 2010
great views, very trendy...great place to network
Royale Party - NycApril 1, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Come #Party With Us At @empirerooftop - @royalemarketing
BP EJune 24, 2012
Lame crowd, lame staff, really lame, overpriced drinks for what they are - overall, pretending to be something much better than it is - a crappy bar that happens to have a view
Miguel Diaz 丁俊豐September 2, 2011
We´re here, very nice just one block to Central Park
Ryan Scott TandyAugust 17, 2012
Don't bother going on any night but a Monday. Douchebag staff, douchebag crowd. Forget it.
Althea WoolcockAugust 22, 2010
Ecoagents Charity Clothing Drive Cocktail PartyMonday, August 23, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (ET) Read more
Victor Medina-San AndrésMay 13, 2010
Thursdays, 6PM. The coolest party in town, say Victor @ the door!
TylerApril 29, 2011
The door man loves to suck you off. He's a flaming homosexual.
Pilar ScratchSeptember 15, 2011
Vitamin water realaunch party is amazing
thien nguyenSeptember 21, 2011
Gossip Girl cocktails named after the serie characters
kristin gJune 12, 2011
cool place, but the tall male bartender with curly hair is a major douche.
Taiwan BrownNovember 24, 2011
Amazing thanksgiving eve party
Mary GazellaSeptember 4, 2010
My friends and I are in love with the "Strawberry Field."
Ternicia MarieAugust 1, 2013
Expensive drinks in plastic cups. Welcome to New York!
Damien COctober 30, 2015
Happy hour way too expensive
ChristinaJuly 13, 2015
Chuck? Is that you?
Mike StreetSeptember 13, 2010
The outside bar is always less crowded.
Joel DMay 29, 2011
If I survive the jump, will you buy me a drank??
Royale Party - NycMarch 10, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Saturdays Rock !!!
China Grill ManagementAugust 3, 2010
$5 domestic beers, $6 well drinks and $7 cosmos.
Royale Party - NycApril 8, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Its Our Saturday Party
RosalineOctober 20, 2010
Amanda is the worst waitress! She won't ask your drink order until she's warmed up by the fireplace, even if u are sitting directly in front of her.
B STARApril 12, 2010
Great spot for secret lovers
Matthew DAugust 27, 2011
mm shh mm shh mm shh (insert lyric)
Daina ThomasMarch 16, 2010
Great Place .. Been there many times ..
Todd CusatoSeptember 11, 2011
$14 for a drink--can you say bullshit
Rob SantosOctober 29, 2011
It Always smells like combination of puke and dirty mop!
T KAugust 24, 2010
Don't go on a Monday night - its totally dead here
Sophia LMay 25, 2011
Spotted: bug in drink. Buyer beware
Dorian FrancoisAugust 10, 2013
Staff is rude, and very unpleasant. Bought a table and received horrible service. Would not recommend or return.
KJ WeirMay 27, 2010
Not sure what is going on with this place, but there are a lot of fuglies here.
Kimber LyJune 4, 2011
Bad service and over priced not good food and drinks. Views are pretty though. Crowd is not what you'd expect.
Valentine LysikatosDecember 23, 2009
Tuesdays are jazz nights :)
Peter PuglieseAugust 20, 2011
Bouncers and staff here are very RUDE! They think they're above everyone else. I would spend my money somewhere else.
Bee FengJune 17, 2011
The Asian girl server sucks

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