The Big Apple never sleeps. Every second this city breathes with life, sparkles with energy. Getting caught up in the bustle and excitement of New York at day is any city-lovers dream, but this city is even more vivacious and alluring at night.
Cocktail in hand, breeze brushing past your skin, a spectacular view of grandeur skyscrapers, buzzing crowds and dazzling city lights. Let this city literally whisk you off your feet and be transported to your own little floating haven.
Here are some of the most decadent rooftop bars you can’t miss!
230 Fifth
230 Fifth Avenue
212.725.4300
www.230-fifth.com
This place was such a delight to discover. It’s a real oasis, a space of calm and decadence amongst the buzz of New York. Palm trees and fairy lights line the edge of NY’s largest outdoor rooftop garden, with a view in front of the Empire State Building. Downstairs is an enclosed ‘Penthouse Lounge’ with plush, deep-red tones creating a romantic and chic atmosphere.
230 Fifth is open all year round, with brunch offered at the weekends.
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Located in the popular Meatpacking District, visit this exclusive rooftop bar at the Gansevoort Hotel for a seriously stylish night out. The hotel;s modern purple glow and architecture, standing tall and proud amongst its neighbours is certainly a cut above the rest. Just walking towards the entrance is enough to get anyone’s hedonistic juices flowing. Expect to rub shoulders with some of NY’s most stylish partygoers. This is one heck of a chic retreat with stunning 360 views over the Hudson River and NYC’s skyline. It isn’t easy to get in to, meaning don’t even bother if you don’t have guestlist, or aren’t wearing your most killer heels!
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Nothing short of indulgence, this nightclub at the top of Dream Downtown hotel will be a night to remember. Described from a New York Times review as ‘a glittering room of celebrities, beautiful women and cresting credit-card bills..(one of the many) successful playgrounds for the well heeled.’ The decor is unrivalled, decked with Italian Porto marble and Venini glass chandeliers. Pair this perfectly with cocktail in hand and panoramic views of a glittering skyline. It’s no wonder this place attracts the most beautiful and wealthy crowds of NYC.
621 West 46th Street
212.315.9400
hudsonterracenyc.com
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An ‘unparalleled entertainment destination,’ this rooftop bar is popular for a reason. Located along the Hudson River, it’s a seductive and opulent venue. Again, it isn’t easy to get in to, however it is worth the effort. With an extensive cocktail menu, sip on champagne cocktails while taking in spectacular views of the Hudson and skyline surrounding you.
This trendy, luxury-driven rooftop bar at the well-known boutique 60 Thompson Hotel in SoHo is not to be missed. The A60 terrace-bar is open to hotel guests, members and private parties only. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Hudson, TriBeCa and the Empire State Building. Mingle with the rich and famous (frequented by Sienna Miller and George Clooney) in one of New York’s most exclusive watering holes – dress to impress!
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These look awesome! I love rooftop bars, they’re so much fun in the summer.
They really are the perfect place to be on a summers evening :).
Thanks for this … going to NYC in September. *smile
You’re very welcome. That’s exciting, I hope you have a wonderful time!
I love rooftop bars!! Just posted today myself about the Vertigo Bar on the roof of the Banyan Tree Hotel in Bangkok, coincidentally :). Great suggestions here – now I just have to plan a little trip to New York!
I loved your post! I spend a lot of time in Bangkok so I am definitely going to go there next time. Yes it is worth going to NY just to see these views, with a cocktail in hand..perfect :).
I have some sort of fetish for rooftop bars so loved reading this, especially with how badly I want to go back to NYC. I’m on a mission to find the best rooftop bars in London at the moment!
Me too! I adore them. In London, I went to one called Paramount bar at the top of Centre point building which was fab. My friend went to the skybar at the top of the Heron Tower. There are so many that I need to find too, and I only have a few nights left here!
I’ve wanted to go to the skybar at the top of the Heron Tower a while now! There’s one that overlooks Trafalgar Square with views of Big Ben and London Eye called Vista that looks lovely (I could be here a while if I listed all of them I want to go to so I’ll stop!). A few nights left where – London or New York?
Oh nice, i’ll look up Vista, sounds amazing! Yeah true, it would be a long list! In London, sadly left NY a while ago.
Oh! I hope my home city is treating you well 🙂 Definitely try to check out Vista, I think I might do when the weather warms up the next couple of days. Where are you going after you leave London?
Yes I love London, it is! The weather is so lovely and warm these days, so glad. I’m going to India! 3 weeks travelling around, so excited :).
That’s so exciting! Can’t wait to read all about it! Have an awesome time 🙂
Thank you!! I will test out my photography skills too 🙂 Enjoy vista!
I just got back from NYC on Monday!! I went to “Upstairs” at the Kimberly, which was a little crowded when I was there but still amazing. I’s have to say that “Bookmarks” was my favourite!
I just looked that up, looks amazing! I need to back to NY and discover these ones 🙂 There are just so many, it made me fall in love with NY even more.
There’s some thing magical about a rooftop bar! Lovely post.
I completely agree! Thank you 🙂
Amazing!
Thanks!
I spent a great autumn evening at 230 Fifth – wrapped up in blankets under the heaters after the sun went down. Will bookmark this for some other ones to try next trip!
That sounds so magical and cosy! It’s a stunning bar isn’t it. Thanks for the comment!
These look amazing!! Have you tried the Top of The Strand? I love it there…
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Aw no I haven’t! Just looked it up..looks gorgeous. I will have to go back and check it out!
So beautiful! I’ll have to go once I have more than college student resources on my side 😛 A girl can dream!
Hehe yes a girl can dream! And dreams come true! Thanks for the comment :).
I love posts about NYC rooftop bars! I bookmarked this post for future dates or just a fun night out with friends, I live less than 2 hours away in NJ, so it’s fairly close to go now and then to NYC. Which roof bar would you recommend for a date and price? Hopefully, I can go to one of these and blog about it. Great post! Oh, and thanks for the follow! 😀
Lucky you living so close. I miss NY a lot! I think they all would be perfect places for a date! But to start with perhaps not Le Bain or phd, they are more nightclubs and would probably be too noisy to actually talk. 230 Fifth was just gorgeous, not too loud and it’s easy to get in to, you don’t need guestlist, so I would recommend that one :). Cocktails are probably around $14-$16. Hope you have fun!
That’s the one I was hoping you would suggest. I’ve heard about this one 2 years ago and it just looks amazing! Ok! 230 Fifth it is! 😀
Bookmarked to my ”to do in ny” folder; I’m hoping to go there next summer so an evening out on a rooftop sounds perfect! If I can get into one, that is! Will probably start with the 230 Fifth too…
oh wow…this is very interesting. I’ve to keep it my mind next time in NYC
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Thanks for liking my post about my hike on the Appalachian Trail. I think my next hike will be to one of these rooftop bars. Cheers!
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