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Rooftop Bars
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of Rooftop Bars.

1. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.2
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of Rooftop Bars.

2. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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

AskMenAskMen: An urban pool party with a view of the Empire State Building & 40 feet of indoor-outdoor wet, wrap-around terraces & fireplaces. Read more.

Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of Rooftop Bars.

3. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.2
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love coming here for the beautiful rooftop bar and views, along with the expertly crafted cocktails. Beware: there can be a long wait to get up to the roof, as the space is pretty small.

Westlight is one of Rooftop Bars.

4. Westlight

8.8
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Kiwi W.Kiwi Wang: Truly knockout view, beautiful space. Get there EARLY though- not just the lines outside get crazy, but there’s only one bar for the whole space so it can take forever to get a drink when it fills up.

Rooftop Reds is one of Rooftop Bars.

5. Rooftop Reds

8.6
Building 275, Brooklyn, NY
Winery · Brooklyn Navy Yard · 18 tips and reviews

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: This is one of the best day drinking spots in Brooklyn. The roof is a little bit hard to find, but once you do you’ll be rewarded with great views and equally great wine.

The Press Lounge is one of Rooftop Bars.

6. The Press Lounge

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

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Here, you'll find no DJs, and no sloppy folk: Instead, there are twinkling lights, fire pits, artisanal cocktails, and unobstructed panoramas to help you revel in big city beauty. Read more.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Rooftop Bars.

7. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Take the elevator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts galleries up to the Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar. It’s open from May through the fall and offers panoramic views of the city.

Le Bain is one of Rooftop Bars.

8. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

Anthony P.Anthony Popeo: It's a scene but the view is 👏😍

Mr. Purple is one of Rooftop Bars.

9. Mr. Purple

8.7
180 Orchard St (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 179 tips and reviews

Kayleigh H.Kayleigh Harrington: Come early and grab a table. Rosé and buckets of beer with an incredible view

The Ides at Wythe Hotel is one of Rooftop Bars.

10. The Ides at Wythe Hotel

80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel Bar · Williamsburg · 162 tips and reviews

Layla A.Layla Alotaibi: Small rooftop with laid back atmosphere, but great view of Manhattan skyline. Come by just before sunset then watch the city lights go up.

Berry Park is one of Rooftop Bars.

11. Berry Park

8.0
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Awesome rooftop with scenic views of Manhattan. Big draft beer menu. Very solid bar food.

JIMMY is one of Rooftop Bars.

12. JIMMY

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

13. Refinery Rooftop

8.5
63 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Grab a drink and take in the views of the Empire State Building from high atop the Refinery Hotel. We especially love the cocktail caddies, served in a carafe with enough glasses to share with pals!

The Crown is one of Rooftop Bars.

14. The Crown

7.9
50 Bowery (at Canal St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Shaun T.Shaun Tollerton ⚡️: Amazing views of Manhattan. 🏙👌🏻

The ROOF is one of Rooftop Bars.

15. The ROOF

8.3
215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · Lower East Side · 28 tips and reviews

Carolin G.Carolin Guergues: The design of the place is outstanding, the view of the city and the cocktails are absolutely amazing!

Arlo NoMad is one of Rooftop Bars.

16. Arlo NoMad

8.2
11 E 31st St, New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 27 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Tsu: Amazing rooftop bar here in the heart of manhattan. If you're feeling brave, you can even step out onto a glass floor platform extending out from the rooftop.

ART SoHo is one of Rooftop Bars.

17. ART SoHo

8.2
231 Hudson St (Canal), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Hudson Square · 12 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Moore: Great little rooftop for when you want to hang out in the sun with friends 🍸

Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar is one of Rooftop Bars.

18. Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar

6.5
102 N End Ave (Conrad Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Battery Park City · 83 tips and reviews

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: The popsicle drinks here are the perfect drink to cool down in the summer. Tasty and refreshing!

Ophelia is one of Rooftop Bars.

19. Ophelia

7.6
3 Mitchell Pl (Top of Beekman Tower), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Turtle Bay · 10 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: This 1920s-era art deco panoramic balcony on the 26th floor of the Beekman Tower, allowing you to sip craft cocktails and eat avocado toast on a historic and legitimately cool rooftop terrace.

The Crown is one of Rooftop Bars.

20. The Crown

7.9
50 Bowery (at Canal St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: The cocktails at Dale Talde’s bar on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery are inspired by the neighborhood.

Westlight is one of Rooftop Bars.

21. Westlight

8.8
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Moore: Amazing views, definitely the place to visit for a mega view of Manhattan 🏙