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Mr. Purple

Mr. Purple

Hotel Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    "Trending this Week is the beautiful rooftop bar Mr. Purple."(13 Tips)
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    "Rooftop views 👌🏻 not to be missed!"(6 Tips)
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    "brand-new pool on the roof of Hotel Indigo in the LES"(4 Tips)
    Elizabeth B.
    "Mr purple cocktail is strong and very good"(3 Tips)
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  • Berk K.heart icon on user image
    Berk KapiciogluDecember 9, 2015
    A rooftop bar with amaze views of the Manhattan skyline. It's new so it remains not so crowded. Very loungy, good place to chat with a friend.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiDecember 11, 2015
    Great ambiance, good music and very delicious drinks(old fashion and Manhattan never go wrong m). Come before it gets too popular (soon)
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksDecember 17, 2015
    Trending this Week is the beautiful rooftop bar Mr. Purple. It sits on top of the Indigo Hotel with two terraces, one of which houses a pool and its own bar, and a spectacular view of NYC. Read more
  • Lucy M.heart icon on user image
    Lucy MariaJune 28, 2017
    Everything on the menu here tastes sooo good! Great vibe and gorgeous view at the rooftop! Gets very crowded and there's a long line to get in so the earlier you arrive the better.
  • Giana Z.heart icon on user image
    Giana ZulkafliNovember 20, 2018
    If you are in for a roof top view , well this is the right place for drinks . Be sure to note lines are long both up the elevator and at the bar but worth the NYC skyline .
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 14, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    NYC summer nights are always best when you're on a rooftop! Mr. Purple has a total NYC summer vibe: good tunes, a pool (tho restricted for hotel guests only), cool drinks and priceless sky high views
  • @thirsty
    @thirstyJuly 8, 2016
    A massive rooftop space on the 15th floor of the Hotel Indigo, we love the craft cocktails (try the Summertime Spice!) and beer selection plus the cold-pressed Liquiteria juices and Irving Farm coffee
  • Eater
    EaterNovember 30, 2015
    It's serving some treats from local spots like 2nd Avenue Deli, Russ and Daughters, and Il Laboratorio del Gelato, and there's 6,000-square-feet of outdoor space with a pool. Read more
  • PureWow
    PureWowJuly 29, 2016
    This brand-new pool on the roof of Hotel Indigo in the LES has one of the most beautiful views in the city. Grab brunch inside, then sip a cucumber margarita by the water. Read more
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Hard to find a place with a 360 degree view of the city, but this place offers it from a beautiful, polished deck, complete with a pool. Check it out before word really gets out!
  • Hannah N.heart icon on user image
    Hannah NicdaoApril 24, 2018
    Gorgeous view of NY - good place to bring visitors from out of town for a scenic cocktail in a great neighborhood full of things to do :)
  • Gothamist
    GothamistApril 28, 2017
    Cocktails are strong ($16, but basically two $8 cocktails' worth strong) and the company is handsome as all hell. Read more
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BramhillJune 25, 2016
    Drinks are fine but overpriced. What you're really here for is the view. Rooftop bar around mostly short buildings — best NYC sunsets I've seen. Worth the $16 price of admission for a cocktail here.
  • Zayed K.
    Zayed KhanMarch 16, 2016
    The bottled sparkling negroni sounds so promising, but is a little too bitter. The Mr. Purple, on the other hand, kicks off a flavour party in your mouth and finishes very smooth.
  • Sam J.heart icon on user image
    Sam JonesFebruary 6, 2018
    Great views, great cocktails and the barmen were lovely and had some really good reccomendations! Felt at ease sitting at the bar being a solo traveller.
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksSeptember 30, 2018
    Great view of midtown (empire) and lower manhattan (1 world center). Get the purple cocktail and get there around 8:30 to skip line .
  • Jack G.heart icon on user image
    Jack GashiDecember 9, 2015
    Super trendy new rooftop spot in LES. This place will be popping next summer. Meat and cheese by the pool? Yes please.
  • Keith M.heart icon on user image
    Keith McKenzieApril 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Roof opens at 4pm, and expecting a fun vibe from the pool in the summer. The 14th floor cafe provides a great workspace during the day.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanJune 27, 2016
    trendy bar with great views of the nyc skyline, however the cocktails are overpriced and don't really taste that great
  • Mauricio A.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio A.January 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Moscow mules are bottled in-house. Delicious.
  • Meghan L.heart icon on user image
    Meghan LaMountainDecember 6, 2015
    All of the cocktails and the bottled ones. Every food item is good too, but a fan of The pigs in a blanket, tuna tartar, tacos and the ice cream sandwiches.
  • Zeba S.heart icon on user image
    Zeba SiddiqiMay 29, 2016
    One of those new trendy spots in LeS! Amazing rooftops views, though the cocktails dont match up to the scenic views!
  • Vahidheart icon on user image
    VahidJuly 6, 2016
    Nice view of Manhattan, cocktails are good. They have three draft beer. If you like IPA you should try Mr. Purple IPA.
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaFebruary 23, 2017
    Absolutely beautiful spot, get a glass of wine with their hand cut fries and enjoy being in one of the best places in the city.
  • Conrad G.heart icon on user image
    Conrad Greiner-BechertJanuary 30, 2018
    Highly impressed with this location. Sort of unexpectedly beautiful, somewhat extravagant. Good for cocktails, dates and partying to music straight out of the late 2000s.
  • Josh F.heart icon on user image
    Josh FerryFebruary 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    This spot is a solid date spot and under appreciated for a sat/Sunday day time spot. Great views of course; however, a ton of turnover on staff.
  • Veronica G.heart icon on user image
    Veronica GrowJune 28, 2016
    Such a great spot but it's a pity that all the drunken under 25's are killing the classy vibe if this beautiful space
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksMarch 24, 2016
    Back on our list of trending this week is the swanky rooftop bar Mr. Purple. Come enjoy the warm(ing) weather with some spectacular views and even better drinks. Read more
  • Polina W.
    Polina WeitzSeptember 12, 2022
    The view is phenomenal. It can get loud, busy and clubby on the weekends (we went on a Friday night), so if you're looking for a place where you can enjoy a conversation - go elsewhere.
  • Andy F.heart icon on user image
    Andy FalconFebruary 11, 2017
    Great atmosphere and a beautiful view. Great place for a date.
  • Johnnie Skywalking
    Johnnie SkywalkingMarch 28, 2016
    The place will be filled with people after 5 or 6pm. Perfect place to drink over sunset of the downtown skyscrapers.
  • Fabian M.heart icon on user image
    Fabian MartinAugust 20, 2022
    Amazing spot. Great view, great vibes. Not cheap tho
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyApril 5, 2016
    Essentially half restaurant and half bar so most of the seatings are reserved for dine-in only. If you snatch a seat by the bar, it's your lucky night.
  • Keith M.heart icon on user image
    Keith McKenzieJune 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Gorgeous rooftop venue, but with pricey drinks and long lines to enter when the weather turns nice.
  • PureWow
    PureWowJune 2, 2016
    July 22nd: Check out NYC’s newest rooftop pool and the breathtaking views at Hotel Indigo’s Mr. Purple. Read more
  • jen o.
    jen ochoaMay 12, 2016
    amazing view, great vibe for friends night out or date night. only con is the lazy bartenders who send a text before serving a customer.
  • Liz P.
    Liz PaulinoJanuary 15, 2017
    Best grilled cheese I've ever had! Delicious fries too! Awesome ambiance and view of the city. Highly recommend it!
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019
    A fun rooftop at Hotel Indigo with lovely views of the river and LES. Perfect for your next date night.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonySeptember 30, 2017
    Great views and perfect for drinks during the week bc it’s not going to be crowded
  • Velvetheart icon on user image
    VelvetNovember 26, 2019
    Nice place. Nice view. Nice service. and it's part of a super cool neighborhood
  • Kayleigh H.
    Kayleigh HarringtonApril 12, 2017
    Come early and grab a table. Rosé and buckets of beer with an incredible view
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyAugust 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    You pay for the views with high cocktail prices, but it's worth it. Go mid-day Sunday and you'll get a table.
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacJune 21, 2016
    Summertime spice & the views here are on point. Come on a weekday night after work for the right kind of crowded.
  • Angelina Z.heart icon on user image
    Angelina ZeppieriJuly 17, 2016
    great views of the city, super trendy rooftop bar. just expect long lines during peak hours
  • Alyssa B.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa B.January 4, 2020
    Here on a friday nite, no cover, $17 cocktails (didn’t taste like the price) , 15th floor, indoor/outdoor, amazing views
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JSeptember 4, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Def overrated in terms of drink quality, but worth a visit every now and then. Fantastic views of course.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneMay 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't feel like blowing money on cocktails? Don't worry, they offer lots of reasonably-priced local beers.
  • Brandon Z.heart icon on user image
    Brandon ZamudioJanuary 22, 2016
    Gorgeous view, delicious cocktails, trendy interior. Not too crowded (for now). Great service too
  • Olivier M.heart icon on user image
    Olivier MetJuly 21, 2016
    Amuzing view, enjoy the sunset over the skyline!
  • Noviheart icon on user image
    NoviOctober 1, 2019
    Trendy rooftop bar. Good for late night catch up with your girlfriends 👯
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