Roundup of NYC Rooftop Bars

Just west of Bryant Park on 39th Street, The Skylark’s beautiful lounge looms 30 stories above midtown Manhattan and the Garment District and showcases panoramic views of the Hudson River, Hudson Yards, Times Square, The Empire State Building and a host of other iconic sights.

The Gansvoort Meatpacking Penthouse, just below 13th Street, is home to Gansevoort Rooftop — a relaxed, comfortable, 14th-floor rooftop bar and lounge with panoramic views of the city and Hudson River.

Built in 1928, the art deco Beekman Tower at 49th Street and First Avenue is now home to Ophelia — a year-round cocktail lounge with a greenhouse terrace, a five-star menu and stunner Manhattan and East River views.

At the corner of 27th Street and 5th Avenue is the aptly named 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar in NoMad. Claiming New York’s largest outdoor rooftop garden, the bar also has an enclosed penthouse lounge, making this NYC rooftop bar an ideal go-to spot year-round. 

Viceroy Central Park on West 57th between Sixth and Seventh Avenues is not only an easy walk to Central Park and the Theatre District, it’s also home to a gorgeous rooftop bar and the street-level Kingside Restaurant. 

Right below Houston on Orchard Street, Mr. Purple entertains guests (and swimmers) on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo Lower East Side. Both indoor and outdoor spaces combine reclaimed wood, concrete, festoon lighting and dramatic lower Manhattan cityscapes for a modern rooftop experience.

On the 22nd floor of West 38th Street’s Archer Hotel, Spyglass® Rooftop Bar mixologists serve up distinctive signature cocktails, plus a selection of wines, beers and delicious shareables.

And then there’s the stunning view, which features the Empire State Building up close, rising up from midtown Manhattan. Inside or out, the approachable, chic atmosphere and attentive staff bring the NYC rooftop bar experience into clear focus.