10 Best Rooftop Bars in NYC | 1. THE SKYLARK
It’s on the 30th floor at The Skylark that we can discover the center of the Garment District and experience a stylish ambiance. Take a seat at one of relaxing leather sofas and gold flourishes. Counting with 141-seat rooftop terraces, it is the perfect spot to enjoy panoramic views of Times Square, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and downtown Manhattan. For drinks, try Prohibition Mint Julep, made with Templeton Rye and Le Combier peach liqueur.
2. MONARCH ROOFTOP LOUNGE
Get inspired by the fancy Monarch Rooftop Lounge, a Scandinavian-inspired space that counts with 5,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. Located on the 18th floor, it offers a magnificient view of Empire State Building. Combined with a relaxed vibe, juicy cocktails, and light summer fare, it has all to be a great experience.
3. BAR 54
Considered the highest rooftop in New York, Bar 54 is located on the 54th floor of the Hyatt Times Square. Appreciate the paradisiac lounge of warm wood and glass that counts with 122 seats, outdoor fireplaces and intense ceiling lights.
4. CLOUD BAR
Designed by a Dutch firm, Cloud bar is a stylish rooftop space that aims to escape the hustle of the city. Inside, we can find a wood room with 360-degree views, outfitted with wood tables made from tree trunks, green flourishes in custom sofas and cabinets filled with plants. But that’s not all: outdoor there’s a patio with more sofas and high designed tables. For drinks, try one of the “punches” or the Summer Rumble (Ketel One vodka, shaken with lemon and strawberries with hints of rose).
5. THE ROOF
The Roof is situated on the 29th floor of the Viceroy New York, providing amazing views of Central Park and slick skyscrapers. The space was designed as part lounge, part outdoor terrace, by hip duo Roman and Williams. You’ll experience a sexy indoor lounge and a nautical-inspired outdoor terrace.
6. LOOPY DOOPY
This bar located at Battery Park, at the top the Conrad Hotel, is famous for its alcohol-infused ice pops and stunning Statue of Liberty views. The bar serves up an array of new cocktails, such as the “Prosecco and Icepop”; an alcohol-infused served in a glass of Prosecco.
7. THE LIVING ROOM BAR
The Living Room Bar & Terrace welcomes you at the W New York Downtown, where you can feel the fabulous vibe on the fifth floor. Discover killer views of the city and 1 World Trade Center, the view from the Terrace, an open-air and cozy setting.
8. WATERMARK BAR & LOUNGE
Situated at the Financial District 78 South, the Watermark bar & lounge ables you to profit Brooklyn Bridge views and a lot of seatings at this South St Seaport bar and rooftop.
9. HUDSON TERRACE
Hudson Terrace is one of New York’s most exceptional and desirable full-service event destinations, whether it’s a tiny event or an opulent affair. The view couldn’t be better: you’ll be able to contemplate the Hudson River in midtown Manhattan.
With a unique combination of upscale lounge, and modern nightclub, Hudson Terrace turns possible to experience private event rooms and the climate-controlled retractable rooftop.
10. The Press Lounge
The Press Lounge offers a wide range of cocktails and, besides that, unobstructed views of Manhattan and the Hudson. Opened in 2010, it quickly became recognized as one of the best Manhattan rooftop lounges; Frank Bruni, of the New York Times, wrote that The Press Lounge was “without question, one of the city’s most attractive rooftop bars”.
