You know the drill. It’s Friday at 5pm, 80 degrees outside, and you want that yummy post-work drink. Why don’t you just head to the trendy rooftop bar around the corner? OH, because it has a line down the block and bartenders who will probably ignore you.
Don’t get me wrong, I can be as #basic as the rest of them. But when it comes to rooftop bars I’d rather have room to walk around than be squished 30 floors in the air. A lot of “research” went into this post, and you better believe that I’ve tried out these spots for you guys! One of my most-asked questions via Instagram dm’s is what the best rooftop bars are in NYC. This round-up has all the spots that I enjoy the most and I’m sure you will too!
The Most Enjoyable Rooftop Bars in NYC:
1. Azul on the Roof
Location: Soho
2. Roof at Park South
Location: Nomad
3. Broken Shaker
Location: Flatiron
4. La Birreria
Location: Flatiron, bonus: above Eataly!!
5. Westlight
Location: Brooklyn, but worth it
6. 1 Hotel Rooftop Bar
Location: Brooklyn, but worth it
7. The Crown
Location: Chinatown
8. Gallow Green
Location: Chelsea
9. Elsie
Location: Midtown + just opened!
10. Magic Hour
Location: Times Square/Midtown
Have a fav rooftop bar I didn’t mention? Comment below!
Xx,
These all look amazing! I’ve been to the standard, which had such a fun vibe too. I could definitely see it as an addition to your round up.
XO | easilyinspired-blog.com
I love the Standard, esp. Le Bain in the summer! Sometimes it gets a bit touristy though.
OK DEFINITELY pinning this for later!!!! Always trying to find the best spots when we are in new york!
xx Rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me
SO happy this will help, Rebecca!! 🙂
All of these are stunning! I need to go to New York and visit all these bars!
Yes!! You definitely should. xx
I’m going to New York in June of 2019! It’s a little ways away but I LOVE me a good rooftop bar. Thank you for sharing!
Cheers,
Jordan | http://www.dailycupofjojo.com
How exciting! This will help get you ready for next summer then 🙂
Planning a NYC trip soon, so this is SUPER helpful! Thanks for sharing, girl!
– Amanda
http://www.amandadalvarado.com
Ah, how perfect! Let me know where you go!
Wow! All these rooftop bars look amazing! I am definitely going to need to keep this list when I get the chance to visit NYC! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
xo, Chloe // https://funinthecloset.com/double-date-knotts-berry-farm/
They’re so much fun! Hope you get to visit some 🙂 xx
I’ll be in New York next month so I’m going to save this for this! Love a good rooftop.
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
Yay! Hope to see you at NYFW again!
Pinning this for the next time I’m in the city!! I hate being squished in at a bar which is why I usually chose not to go to them.
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Girl me too! I’m only 5 feet tall but LOVE personal space lol.
I’ve only been to Gallow Green but it blew me away! So beautiful! Bookmarking these for the future!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
It feels like you’re in another country! xx
Also love Refinery, of course – and Pod 39!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Yes! Those are some classic spots! xo
I;m definitely bookmarking this for my next NYC trip!
Awesome!!
This is such an awesome and helpful post! Definitely bookmarking this for future reference!
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks so much!! Let me know the next time you’re here 🙂
Okay, I’m definitely adding Westlight to my list! That one looks so comfy 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
It is! You’ll love it 🙂
Xo
This is perfect since I’ll be there the end of the month!! Thanks girl!
Xo
Sam
Aw yay!! Let me know if you check any out.
Oh man, all of these look so amazing! I wish I lived closer so I could check some of these out!
BRB, I gotta go find myself a rooftop bar now! These spots look so dreamy!
xo, Sara
Awesome list! Some of my favorites and some new places I haven’t even heard of!!
– Fiona
Love that! What are your faves??