New York's Best Rooftop Bars

The New York City skyline is best appreciated with a well-executed drink in hand; and here are our 10 favorite spots to do just that, from hotel bars on high to cocktail joints with killer views.

Gallow Green
Perched atop The McKittrick Hotel, rooftop bar Gallow Green has performed a swift costume change and transformed into cosy Scottish cabin The Lodge, in time for the coming winter.

The Roof at the Viceroy
Sitting atop the Viceroy hotel, a mere pebble’s throw from Central Park, The Roof, on the 29th floor, offers unparalleled views across New York’s iconic green space.

The Refinery Rooftop
The Refinery is part of the growing hotel scene in the old Garment District (along with The Ace and The NoMad), and its rooftop bar - with unsurpassed views of Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, just a couple of blocks away - is open all year round.

Rainbow Room
When the Rainbow Room opened in October 1934, it transformed the 65th floor of 30 Rockerfeller Plaza – also known as 30 Rock – into the most elegant space in the New York.

Hotel Hugo Rooftop Bar
With windows wrapping around the bar leading out to wood decked terrace, every seat in boutique Hotel Hugo's 6,000-square-foot rooftop bar has a great view of the Hudson River and Lady Liberty in the distance.

The Crown
Top Chef, Dale Talde and his Three Kings Restaurant Group have opened this new rooftop bar at the Hotel 50 Bowery.

RoofTop at Exchange Place
Situated in the heart of Exchange Place in Jersey City, this new rooftop lounge and cocktail bar at the Hotel Hyatt House offers sweeping waterfront views of Manhattan’s skyline.

Ideal For

Dates, summer drinking, impressive views.


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