When you have one of the best skylines in the world, it’s no surprise that New York City is filled with rooftop bars. You can find them all over the city, across all boroughs. Some offer up close views of famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building or Chrysler Building, while others allow you to admire the entire city from afar. Many of New York City’s best rooftop bars are indoors, covered or feature retractable roofs so you can enjoy them all year round. But, of course the best time to enjoy a rooftop bar is when the sun is shining and the weather is warm and some of the coolest rooftop bars in NYC even have pools that are open to the public for a fee. We’ve rounded up some of New York City’s best rooftop bars so you can take in the insane views of the city while enjoying a cold drink:
Located on the 64th floor of 70 Pine Street in the Financial District, this rooftop bar features stunning 360 degree views of Manhattan from its wraparound terrace. The space is great for summer parties and indoor/outdoor cocktail receptions and can fit 60 people standing.
The Panorama Room
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Aptly named for its panoramic views of NYC, the Panorama Room at the Graduate by Hilton New York Hotel can be found on Roosevelt Island. Enjoy cocktails and mocktails while watching the sun go down over the city. The best part is they have both indoor and outdoor spaces so you can enjoy the rooftop no matter the weather.
Daintree Rooftop & Lounge
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If you want to get up close and personal with the Empire State building, this is the place to do it. The Daintree Rooftop & Lounge features the Treetop Outdoor Terrace, which is open year round (weather permitting). If you don’t want to sit outside, you can sit in the main bar and get as equally as incredible views through the floor to ceiling windows.
Brooklyn Crab
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Head to Brooklyn Crab in Red Book for some undeniably delicious food and an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, and skyline. It’s a super cool spot that features see-through retractable garage doors, allowing you to enjoy the space no matter what time of year it is.
This stunning spot can be found at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge and when seated on their waterfront rooftop, you’ll get unparalleled views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy some light bites and sip on a local beer or cocktail and soak up the sun on a warm, blue-skied day.
Alma
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Grab yourself a margarita and take in the views of Lower Manhattan from this Brooklyn eatery. Alma is serving up delicious Mexican food and cocktails that can’t be missed. And if the rooftop fills up, don’t worry – you can take in the views from the main dining room from the large French windows.
Jimmy
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If you head to Soho, you’ll find Jimmy, 18 stories up. It’s got a bar, an outdoor pool. And is an intimate spot. You’ll find views of Midtown, the Hudson River, Wall Street, and the East River – so basically most of Manhattan!
The Broken Shaker
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With two open air terraces, you’ll find views of both the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building as well as all of downtown Manhattan, at the Broken Shaker. Located at The Freehand Hotel this gramercy hot spot is always buzzing come spring and summer.
Vale Pool
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When summer rolls around, NYC can get hot. So if you’re seeking some relief from the heat and searching for a rooftop pool and bar, you need to check out the Vale Pool, which can be found at the William Vale hotel in Williamsburg. Limited day passes are available for non-hotel guests which means you can be sipping on a cocktail by the pool in no time.
ART Williamsburg
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Another Williamsburg favorite is ART, which can be found at the ARLO Hotel. This rooftop bar is epic. It has a 40 foot swimming pool, plus 360 degree views of NYC. There’s a bar and food available so you can sip on something sweet and fill up on tasty bites. This spot is open seasonally so be sure to check when their season starts.
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