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Outdoor NYC
Bobo is one of Outdoor NYC.

1. Bobo

8.5
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

2. 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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Get there early to take in the heavenly views of Manhattan while sipping on your favorite cocktail. Eventually, the masses will arrive and you’ll be fighting to keep your spot.

Zum Schneider is one of Outdoor NYC.

3. Zum Schneider

107 Avenue C (at E 7th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Alphabet City · 174 tips and reviews
A.O.C. L'aile ou la Cuisse is one of Outdoor NYC.

4. A.O.C. L'aile ou la Cuisse

314 Bleecker St (btwn Grove & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 124 tips and reviews
The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Outdoor NYC.

5. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.5
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
Beekman Beer Garden is one of Outdoor NYC.

6. Beekman Beer Garden

89 South St (North side of Pier 17), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews
d.b.a. is one of Outdoor NYC.

7. d.b.a.

8.1
41 1st Ave (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 215 tips and reviews
Le Bain is one of Outdoor NYC.

8. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews
The Press Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

9. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews
Gallow Green is one of Outdoor NYC.

10. Gallow Green

8.9
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews
Hôtel Americano is one of Outdoor NYC.

11. Hôtel Americano

7.7
518 W 27th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 80 tips and reviews
Terroir at The Porch is one of Outdoor NYC.

12. Terroir at The Porch

The High Line (above 15th St. & 10th Ave.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Chelsea · 46 tips and reviews
Brass Monkey is one of Outdoor NYC.

13. Brass Monkey

7.8
55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 232 tips and reviews
Houston Hall is one of Outdoor NYC.

14. Houston Hall

7.6
222 W Houston St (btwn Varick & Bedford St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · West Village · 228 tips and reviews
Glass Bar Rooftop Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

15. Glass Bar Rooftop Lounge

(7th And 28th Street), Chelsea, NY
Cocktail Bar · 1 tip
Sweet and Vicious is one of Outdoor NYC.

16. Sweet and Vicious

7.4
5 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 303 tips and reviews
Bar 13 is one of Outdoor NYC.

17. Bar 13

6.2
35 E 13th St. (at University Pl.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 65 tips and reviews
Salon de Ning is one of Outdoor NYC.

18. Salon de Ning

8.1
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews
Top of the Strand is one of Outdoor NYC.

19. 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
Mad 46 Rooftop Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

20. Mad 46 Rooftop Lounge

6.0
45 E 46th St., 19th Floor (btwn Madison & Vanderbilt Aves), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of Outdoor NYC.

21. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.

Hotel 57 is one of Outdoor NYC.

22. Hotel 57

6.4
130 E 57th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 47 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The rooftop has recently been opened to the public, so go now to enjoy an especially serene no-frills cocktail or two before the word gets out.

Ava Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

23. Ava Lounge

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The bird’s eye views of Times Square are jawdroppingly spectacular. However, the bouncers, waitstaff, prices and antiquated elevators ruin the entire experience.

Bookmarks is one of Outdoor NYC.

24. Bookmarks

7.0
299 Madison Ave (East 41st St), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This rooftop is one of the most romantic spots in the city. We’re especially fond of their literary-themed drinks like the Tequila Mockingird or Jackie Collins.

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of Outdoor NYC.

25. 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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This spacious rooftop bar has great views but the outrageously expensive drinks, ambivalent servers, rude bouncers and extremely loud music totally turned us off.

Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

26. Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel

6.7
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We’re suckers for reclaimed wood décor and a relaxed atmosphere, but not big fans of drinks in plastic cups, overly loud music and the less than stellar city views.

Tavern 29 is one of Outdoor NYC.

27. Tavern 29

7.6
47 E 29th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 104 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Each floor has its own distinct feel – we recommend going straight up to the third floor beer hall style rooftop and enjoying a tavern burger and a few craft beers.

The View Restaurant & Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

28. The View Restaurant & Lounge

1535 Broadway (47th & 48th Fl), New York, NY
Restaurant · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: For the best experience, go at night, the lights of the city are spectacular. Come after a broadway show and enjoy a cocktail or two, a burger and the pork buns.

VU Bar NYC is one of Outdoor NYC.

29. VU Bar NYC

17 W 32nd St (rooftop) (btwn 5th And 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Koreatown · 54 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The perfect rooftop escape that is still manages to be a well-kept secret. On the 14th floor of the La Quinta hotel serving outdoor drinks and views of the Empire State Building.

DohYO is one of Outdoor NYC.

30. DohYO

570 10th Ave (at 42nd St. (at YOTEL New York)), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 28 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come for the free flowing All-You-Can-Eat and All-You-Can-Drink Brunch for $35. The Sweet & Spicy Bacon and the Peach & Bourbon Tea are the bomb!

Eataly Flatiron is one of Outdoor NYC.

31. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go right when they open to avoid the crowds and get the best selection. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to wait in line outside.

Hudson Terrace is one of Outdoor NYC.

32. Hudson Terrace

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Cocktail tastings every Friday, 6 drinks for $30! Enjoy the views and the retractable roof when the weather permits.

La Piscine at Hôtel Americano is one of Outdoor NYC.

33. La Piscine at Hôtel Americano

6.9
518 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The rooftop is over the top sexy, full of model types and serves really potent drinks. It’s a bit snobby and the “pool” is laughable and we’ll be coming back!

The Delancey is one of Outdoor NYC.

34. The Delancey

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Whether it is hot or cold, sunny or rainy, the rooftop is our favorite tropical oasis in the city. Go on Wednesday night for their rooftop BBQ for 8 bucks.

Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of Outdoor NYC.

35. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Expect long lines and expensive drinks – although we love the Bloody Mother. However, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic 360-degree views and, maybe, a dip in the pool.

The DL is one of Outdoor NYC.

36. The DL

7.2
95 Delancey St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Head straight to the third floor with its retractable roof for some delicious tapas on a warm summer night – get the PB&J, Truffle Pops and Lobster Crack.

PRIME Rooftop Lounge at the Bentley is one of Outdoor NYC.

37. PRIME Rooftop Lounge at the Bentley

5.4
500 E 62nd St (at York Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Rare Bar & Grill Lexington is one of Outdoor NYC.

38. Rare Bar & Grill Lexington

7.4
303 Lexington Ave (btwn E 37th & E 38th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Murray Hill · 161 tips and reviews
Sky Terrace at Hudson Hotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

39. Sky Terrace at Hudson Hotel

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews
XVI Lounge NYC is one of Outdoor NYC.

40. XVI Lounge NYC

251 W 48th St (8th ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Theater District · 23 tips and reviews
Hotel Metro Rooftop Bar is one of Outdoor NYC.

41. Hotel Metro Rooftop Bar

5.3
45 W 35th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Koreatown · 15 tips and reviews
Pinnacle Bar is one of Outdoor NYC.

42. Pinnacle Bar

5.3
234 W 42nd St (Hilton Times Square), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Theater District · 3 tips and reviews
Restaurant Above is one of Outdoor NYC.

43. Restaurant Above

234 W 42nd St (btw Seventh and Eighth Aves), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · No tips or reviews
Hotel Giraffe Roof Deck & Garden is one of Outdoor NYC.

44. Hotel Giraffe Roof Deck & Garden

6.6
365 Park Ave S (at E. 26th St.), New York, NY
Roof Deck · 4 tips and reviews
Sky Room is one of Outdoor NYC.

45. Sky Room

330 W 40th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 170 tips and reviews
The Terrace at Yotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

46. The Terrace at Yotel

7.4
570 10th Ave (42nd St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Hell's Kitchen · 20 tips and reviews
Rare Bar & Grill is one of Outdoor NYC.

47. Rare Bar & Grill

6.5
152 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 156 tips and reviews
PH-D at Dream Downtown is one of Outdoor NYC.

48. PH-D at Dream Downtown

8.1
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews
Above Allen is one of Outdoor NYC.

49. Above Allen

6.1
190 Allen St (inside SIXTY LES Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 32 tips and reviews
Hotel Chantelle is one of Outdoor NYC.

50. Hotel Chantelle

7.4
92 Ludlow St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 237 tips and reviews
STK Rooftop is one of Outdoor NYC.

51. STK Rooftop

7.3
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews
A60 at SIXTY SoHo is one of Outdoor NYC.

52. A60 at SIXTY SoHo

7.3
60 Thompson St (Broome), New York, NY
Lounge · SoHo · 12 tips and reviews
JIMMY is one of Outdoor NYC.

53. JIMMY

8.5
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews
Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar is one of Outdoor NYC.

54. Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar

6.5
102 N End Ave (Conrad Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Battery Park City · 83 tips and reviews
Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of Outdoor NYC.

55. 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
Crow's Nest is one of Outdoor NYC.

56. Crow's Nest

The East River btwn 29th & 32nd St (at The Water Club), New York, NY
Bar · Kips Bay · 14 tips and reviews
Local West is one of Outdoor NYC.

57. Local West

5.6
1 Penn Plaza (at 33rd St & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Chelsea · 81 tips and reviews
Ink 48 Hotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

58. Ink 48 Hotel

8.6
653 11th Ave (at W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 94 tips and reviews
Hotel on Rivington is one of Outdoor NYC.

59. Hotel on Rivington

7.3
107 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 82 tips and reviews
SIXTY SoHo Hotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

60. SIXTY SoHo Hotel

7.8
60 Thompson St (btw Broome & Spring), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 53 tips and reviews
Henry's Roof Top Bar - @RSHotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

61. 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
Beer Authority is one of Outdoor NYC.

62. Beer Authority

7.9
300 W 40th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 169 tips and reviews
Lucy's Cantina Royale is one of Outdoor NYC.

63. Lucy's Cantina Royale

6.1
1 Penn Plaza (34th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews
Riverpark is one of Outdoor NYC.

64. Riverpark

450 E 29th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Kips Bay · 123 tips and reviews
Tequila Park Taqueria is one of Outdoor NYC.

65. Tequila Park Taqueria

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 15 tips and reviews
Toshi's Living Room is one of Outdoor NYC.

66. Toshi's Living Room

1141 Broadway (at W 26th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 76 tips and reviews
Hyatt Union Square New York is one of Outdoor NYC.

67. Hyatt Union Square New York

7.8
134 Fourth Ave, New York, NY
Hotel · Greenwich Village · 19 tips and reviews
Soho House is one of Outdoor NYC.

68. Soho House

9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews
Soaked @ Mondrian Soho is one of Outdoor NYC.

69. Soaked @ Mondrian Soho

9 Crosby St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 11 tips and reviews
Mulberry Project is one of Outdoor NYC.

70. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Little Italy · 225 tips and reviews
Pera Soho is one of Outdoor NYC.

71. Pera Soho

7.3
54 Thompson St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 93 tips and reviews
BG Restaurant is one of Outdoor NYC.

72. 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
The Roof At Aretsky's Patroon is one of Outdoor NYC.

73. The Roof At Aretsky's Patroon

6.8
160 E 46th St (btwn 3rd. Ave. & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Turtle Bay · 3 tips and reviews
Per Se is one of Outdoor NYC.

74. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews
Overlook is one of Outdoor NYC.

75. Overlook

7.0
225 E 44th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Turtle Bay · 60 tips and reviews
The Cabanas at The Maritime Hotel is one of Outdoor NYC.

76. The Cabanas at The Maritime Hotel

6.6
88 9th Ave. (at W 17th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 14 tips and reviews