Escape the hustle and bustle of NYC streets and make your way to one of these easy and breezy rooftop bars. Enjoy great views and refreshing cocktails.
44 W 63rd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York City, NY
Dek Atap · Lincoln Square · 169 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
554 W 28th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York City, NY
Bar Gay · Chelsea · 51 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: During the summer, there’s no better place to have a drink and enjoy the clientele than the roof. Definitely not for the prude or faint of heart.
570 10th Ave (at 42nd St. (at YOTEL New York)), New York City, NY
Restoran Asia · Hell's Kitchen · 28 tips dan ulasan
The 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!
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York City, NY
Bar Hotel · Midtown East · 85 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Manhattan meets Shanghai in this stunning rooftop bar. This is the place to impress out-of-towners or that special someone. Drinks are EXPENSIVE…$24 a pop! But it’s worth it.
17 W 32nd St (rooftop) (btwn 5th And 6th Ave.), New York City, NY
Bar · Koreatown · 54 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
The Corcoran Group: Come here to get your Football (the European kind) fix. Awesome beer hall atmosphere inside and out. They also serve food! Cash only.
653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York City, NY
Bar Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Fantastic views and awesome space, but $15 drinks served in plastic cups, a long line and no music. Humm…there are better places to try.
The 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.
Bar Hotel · Meatpacking District · 75 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
45 E 46th St., 19th Floor (btwn Madison & Vanderbilt Aves), New York City, NY
Bar Hotel · Midtown East · 37 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Located on the 19th floor, this is a great place for after work drinks, with indoor and outdoor spaces and nightly events. Watch out for the door policy.
127 W 28th St (btw 6th & 7th Ave), New York City, NY
Bar Hotel · Chelsea · 25 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Small rooftop bar where the glass obstructs your view of the skyline. It gets crowded with hotel guests and be warned, there’s only one bathroom up there.
33 West 37th Street (5th Ave & 6th Ave), New York City, NY
Hotel · Garment District · 32 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Even though you’re apt to say “This is it?” it’s a great spot to relax with a drink while lounging in a cabana and taking in the great views of the Empire State Building.
The 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.
210 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave.), New York City, NY
Launs · Theater District · 47 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
299 Madison Ave Fl 14 (East 41st St), New York City, NY
Launs · Midtown East · 49 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
168 Delancey St (btwn Clinton & Attorney St), New York City, NY
Launs · Lower East Side · 104 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
Restoran Perancis · Williamsburg · 279 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Wait for a seat on le roof and you’ll enjoy the magical ambiance while you dine on Grilled Asparagus Salad and Pino’s Spicy Lamb Burger and sip your Fee Americain.
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York City, NY
Klub malam · Meatpacking District · 347 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: Once (and if) you get in you’ll enjoy a day (and night) lounging on the grass, on a waterbed, in a hot tub with the most eclectic crowd and the coolest music.
8-80 Queens Plaza South (at Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City, NY
Bar · 65 tips dan ulasan
The Corcoran Group: As soon as you step out of the elevator, you’ll be greeted with the most wondrous view of the Manhattan skyline (especially at night). The food is so-so, but the drinks are nice and strong.
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York City, NY
Bar Rooftop · NoMad · 716 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York City, NY
Bar Koktail · Theater District · 71 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
130 E 57th St (at Lexington Ave), New York City, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 47 tips dan ulasan
The 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.
The 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.
The 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 Corcoran Group: Keep your fingers crossed that there’s no line, because the view from the rooftop is amazing! All the staff are BEAUTIFUL, sweet and attentive. Try the Chihuahua.
518 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York City, NY
Bar Hotel · Chelsea · 22 tips dan ulasan
The 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 Corcoran Group: A great place to see and be seen – that is once you get past the bouncer. As expected, service is expensive and slow. And, don’t jump in the pool, you’ll be escorted out.