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Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges
The Delancey is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

1. The Delancey

6.1
168 Delancey St (btwn Clinton & Attorney St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: This Bar & Rock Club that offers an amazing rooftop space with beautiful views of the Williamsburg Bridge.

The Press Lounge is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

2. The Press Lounge

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

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Midtown west hot-spot inside Ink48 Hotel. Stunning roof deck to check out Manhattan's skyline.

Upstairs is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

3. Upstairs

8.2
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 81 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Great Sunday brunch with a cool view.

Rare Bar & Grill is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

4. Rare Bar & Grill

6.5
152 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 156 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Chelsea rooftop with city views of the Chrysler Building & Empire State Building..

Henry's Roof Top Bar - @RSHotel is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

5. Henry's Roof Top Bar - @RSHotel

6.6
501 Lexington Ave (at E 47th St.), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Turtle Bay · 14 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Great spot for casual drinks and hot dogs. Gorgeous view of midtown east!

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

6. 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

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Gorgeous views of Lincoln center, great bar and ambiance. Open year-round.

230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

7. 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

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Largest rooftop bar in New York City. Spectacular head-on look at the Empire State, Chrysler, NYLife ,and Met Life buildings. Off into the distance, you can see the Statue of Liberty.Open year-round.

Hudson Terrace is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

8. Hudson Terrace

621 W 46th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Hell's Kitchen · 114 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: A must-visit for covering your rooftop basics--great views of the hudson, gorgeous decor, and nightclub scene.

Ava Lounge is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

9. Ava Lounge

210 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 47 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Trendy rooftop lounge in the dream hotel, not the best location but definitely a chic decor. Panoramic views of Times Square & Columbus Circle.

Top of The Standard is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

10. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Features golfy & chic decor, straddles the High Line in the Meatpacking District, as trendy as you'd expect. Enter through the hotel, go to 18th floor, and walk one flight up. Enjoy!

The Lobby Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, New York is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

11. The Lobby Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, New York

8.1
80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY
Tea Room · Hell's Kitchen · 50 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Make a reservation in advance, don't mistakenly sit at the bar, their cocktails are hit or miss, the views are known to be the best in the city. Go for brunch, tea time, or late night drinks.

Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

12. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

9.0
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 113 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Located at the rooftop of the Met museum. The 'bar' is really just a concession stand that serves alcohol. Not worth going to just for the 'bar' but a must visit if you're already at the Met.

Top of the Strand is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

13. Top of the Strand

7.6
33 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Garment District · 79 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Easy to access, fabulous view of the city (especially the Empire State Building). Not a lot of seats, but a great atmosphere. At least worth visiting once for a drink and the view.

Top of the Tower is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

14. Top of the Tower

3 Mitchell Pl (1st Ave & 49th), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Turtle Bay · 9 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Rooftop of the art deco Beekman Tower Hotel, best NYC view from midtown east. Skip the dinner (the waitstaff has a bad reputation), just walk outside with a drink and enjoy the view.

Café Nicole is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

15. Café Nicole

226 W 52nd St (Broadway), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 3 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: If (for some reason) you're feeling touristy, this lounge is your best bet to get an amazing view of times square. It has been said "this terrace is one reason to mingle with the visiting masses"

Stone Rose Lounge is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

16. Stone Rose Lounge

10 Columbus Cir Ste 4 (at W 60th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Lincoln Square · 89 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Come to this lounge for a great view of Columbus circle, great drinks,a cool ambiance, and celebrity sightings. Located inside the Time Warner Center.

Birreria is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

17. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Eataly is such a friendly Italian spot, you can't go wrong with the beer garden on the roof.

Robert is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

18. Robert

7.8
2 Columbus Cir (Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 123 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: More of a dinner spot, very reasonably prices, great wine list and lovely views of central park. Go around sunset and ask for a window seat in advance!

BG Restaurant is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

19. BG Restaurant

8.9
754 5th Ave Fl 7 (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 56 tips and reviews

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Hidden gem to be found on the 7th floor of the Bergdorf Goodman shopping store. Very posch and well decorated. Views of central park and the plaza. Come for coffee to admire the view!

Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

20. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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

Natalia Q.Natalia Quintero: Less popular than the Park Av. location, but definitely a must visit hot-spot in meatpacking.

Monarch Rooftop is one of Best Rooftop Bars/Lounges.

21. Monarch Rooftop

7.6
71 W 35th Street (Corner of 6th Avenue), New York, NY
Lounge · Koreatown · 97 tips and reviews