photo: The William Vale
Westlight
Rooftop bar with panoramic skyline views from a terrace & glassed-in lounge plus craft cocktails.
22nd Floor, The William Vale, 111 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
photo: Eater
The crown
Boutique-hotel rooftop bar with sweeping views, cocktails & small bites, plus an indoor lounge.
50 Bowery Street, Rooftop, New York, NY 10013
photo: Groupon
Hotel chantelle
Views of Downtown frame the setting at this rooftop spot serving a New American menu & cocktails.
92 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
photo: Conrad New York
Loopy doopy rooftop lounge
Contemporary craft cocktail lounge on the Conrad Hotel roof, with sweeping views & small plates.
Conrad New York, 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
photo: Thirsty Mag
Pod 39 rooftop
17 stories above ground, offers a view of the East River and craft cocktails
145 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
photo: Venue Report
Spyglass rooftop bar
This luxe rooftop bar atop the Archer Hotel has Empire State Building views & craft cocktails.
47 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
photo: AP News
the roof
Glassed-in rooftop bar at the Public Hotel with sweeping views, cocktails & a DJ-fueled party vibe.
Public Hotel, 215 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
photo: LE Miami
The heights
Bar on the roof of the Arlo NoMad offering cocktails, Detroit-style pizza & glass-bottom views.
11 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
photo: In Good Company
Refinery rooftop
Industrial-chic rooftop spot in the Refinery Hotel featuring cocktails, light fare & dramatic views.
Refinery Hotel, 63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
photo: The Rooftop Guide
Jimmy at the james
18th-story cocktail lounge in James Hotel features an elegant, contemporary interior & rooftop deck.
15 Thompson St, New York, NY 10013
photo: Gothamist
The rooftop at the jane
Swank indoor-outdoor lounge
113 Jane St, New York, NY 10014
photo: roofatparksouth.com
Roof at park south
Rooftop hotel bar with skyline views, cocktails & Mediterranean food by the team from Boston's O Ya.
125 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
photo: 7days7nights.com
The Delancey
Nightlife spot includes a plush lounge, canopied roof deck & basement performance space.
168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
photo: Mr Purple
Mr purple
On the Hotel Indigo's 15th floor, this posh spot with terraces serves elevated bar food & cocktails.
180 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
photo: Azul
Azul on the rooftop
Festive rooftop bar above Hotel Hugo featuring frozen drinks, tacos & panoramic river & city views.
525 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
photo: Whale Lifestyle
Top of the standard
Opulent penthouse lounge atop Standard Hotel with expansive views that becomes club after 10 PM.
The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
photo: Greenpointers
Northern territory
Comfortable tavern offering Australian fare, beers & inventive cocktails in woody surrounds.
12 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
photo: NYLON Black Book
Gallo green
Open in the summer, this roof lounge with a green-garden vibe serves chic cocktails & punch bowls.
542 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
photo: Thrillist
The ides bar
Sleek hotel roof lounge with citywide views offering upscale cocktails & wine.
Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
mccarren hotel rooftop bar
Sip a classic cocktail at the lively Rooftop Bar at McCarren Hotel
160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249