Drinking outdoors is always better. Thankfully, with stellar views & some REALLY tall buildings to gaze at, NYC has some of the best rooftop bars, lounges, and restaurants in the world. Make the most of your rooftop bevs with our picks for the best rooftop bars in New York City.
22 N Loop Rd | Roosevelt Island
PHOTO: PANORAMA ROOM
The best views in Manhattan might actually be on Roosevelt Island! Panorama Room, the island's first rooftop bar, offers 360-degree city views from the 18th floor of the Graduate Roosevelt Island Hotel and is a HIT with the NY Times, Forbes, and more. Check out their Instagram for pics of their yummy drinks & stellar views.
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 | Brooklyn Heights
Photo: Fornino
Fornino offers an elevated seasonal spot at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, open daily (weather permitting). Enjoy stunning sunsets from this spacious rooftop while indulging in chef-owner Michael Ayoub’s wood-fired pizzas, salads, sandwiches, Blue Marble ice cream, and of course, seasonal summer cocktails!
63 W 38th St | Midtown South
Photo: Refinery Rooftop
Looking for an upscale rooftop with incredible food, drinks, and views? We’ve got just the spot. Head to Refinery Rooftop in Midtown for up-close views of the Empire State Building and sweeping sights of the city skyline. Hungry? Try the kale salad and don’t skip the yucca fries. Thirsty? Go for their signature Pinky Ring, Cool Cool Cool, or spice things up with the Beat The Heat.
132 W 47th St | Midtown
Photo: HaveN
Haven Rooftop, above the Sanctuary Hotel in Midtown, is the perfect escape year-round. Enjoy delicious food and craft cocktails, with favorites like sliders, tuna tartare, wings, and branzino. Pair that with a Cloudtini or summer sangria for the ultimate experience! Haven is open daily and offers a bottomless brunch on weekends.
60 Furman St | Brooklyn Heights
Photo: Harriet’s Rooftop
If you're looking to feel like you're on vacation, even with the stunning view of Manhattan’s skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge right in front of you, Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is the spot. This waterfront gem serves up Asian-inspired bites and innovative cocktails, offering a luxurious escape right in BK.
303 Lexington Ave | Murray Hill
Photo: Vintage Green Rooftop
Vintage Green is a rooftop restaurant and bar atop the Shelburne Sonesta Hotel in Murray Hill, offering brunch, skyline views, craft cocktails, and indoor/outdoor seating all season long in a garden-inspired atmosphere. Need a drink suggestion? Try our favorite spritz, Walk In Central Park.
132 W 47th St | Midtown
Photo: Sushi Lab
Also at The Sanctuary Hotel in Midtown, you’ll find Executive Chef Frankie Chen’s Sushi Lab, set in a gorgeous canopied rooftop space. The menu offers creative spins on traditional sushi, featuring Japanese small plates alongside Nigiri, Sashimi, and Maki rolls. But the true star of the show is the omakase experience, made with only the freshest ingredients.
76 Ainslie St | Williamsburg
Photo: Ainslie
Wood-fired pizza, rosemary wings, and an all-you-can-drink brunch? Ainslie’s got you. Chef John DeLucie and pizzaiolo Mino Lassandro are serving up pasta, steak, salmon, and more – plus plenty to sip, whether you're in the beer garden or rooftop!
605 W 48th St | Hell's Kitchen
PHOTO: Cantina Rooftop
Tacos, margs, and a DJ spinning tracks define this Hell's Kitchen classic. Cantina Rooftop offers a close vibrant view of Midtown while spicing things up with their specialty in mezcal-ritas. If you go with a group, you can also order the “Big Ass Taco” which, according to a solid Yelp review, left a party of six feeling full.
