1. Gallow Green
8.6
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 233 tips and reviews
Brianna Morel: brunch on the rooftop, amazing food, live music, great service
Ira B: Really good roof top to come to and hang out with a small crew or an amazing date. Not too fancy or too romantic but the green space really brings this place to life not to mention the great drinks.
Bitches Who Brunch: Eat to your hearts content on this adorably floral rooftop, while sipping on mimosas, Bloody Marys, Bellinis, and coffee. Read more.
2. Le Bain
8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews
Greg Wong 🎯: This is the place to be Sunday nights. But if you want to go when it's chill, check it out on weekend afternoons and catch a great view from the rooftop.
Alp Ozcelik: Come here for On Top. Great music and crowd. And the rooftop bar with amazing views. You'll definitely enjoy yourself.
Mike K: Beautiful views of Manhattan and Jersey from this youthful club featuring a full bar, great dance floor, and spacious rooftop patio. Drinks are pricey, but I love this place. Free coat check.
Patri PR: Loved the modern art exhibit. Egypt, the Bizantine and the American Wing are a MUST. Go to the rooftop to enjoy a great view of Central Park and Manhattan's Skyline. AMAZING.
Harry: Went with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The modern art, tribal art, and antique furniture sections were particularly interesting. Don't miss the view from the newly opened rooftop!!
Justyna Kapusta: Amazing view from the rooftop bar! Absolutely a must whilst in NYC!
4. Refinery Rooftop
8.4
63 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews
Enida Mattis: Views are amazing. Top 10 Rooftops in NYC!! Must have reservations for the rooftop on the weekends or an in with Jamie. The bar small bites are good. Try the conch fritters.
Angelina Zeppieri: one of the best rooftops around, fantastic drink selection
JT Teran: Refinery Rooftop is one of the nicest rooftop spots in the entire city. Their bartenders were extremely professional, quick and made excellent drinks. I'll definitely be back.
Caroline Pinto: A perfect rooftop garden for summer nights, cozy lounge seats, trendy people and a very cool music! Love so much that place!
Elle Wang: One of the most amazing rooftop bars and a very sophisticated decor inside bar as well. Can get very crowded, even on a Sunday night
al viciedo: Amazing Rooftop bar with fantastic views of the NYC skyline. Upscale decor, lots of patio bars and beautiful people. One con: Beer selection is limited to Amstel, Heineken, Stella and one other beer.
6. Mr. Purple
8.5
180 Orchard St Fl 15 (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 179 tips and reviews
Berk Kapicioglu: A rooftop bar with amaze views of the Manhattan skyline. It's new so it remains not so crowded. Very loungy, good place to chat with a friend.
Staff Picks: Trending this Week is the beautiful rooftop bar Mr. Purple. It sits on top of the Indigo Hotel with two terraces, one of which houses a pool and its own bar, and a spectacular view of NYC. Read more.
Zeba Siddiqi: One of those new trendy spots in LeS! Amazing rooftops views, though the cocktails dont match up to the scenic views!
7. Brass Monkey
7.7
55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 232 tips and reviews
Ashley Edwards: Go during the week, if you can. Weekend nights tend to get pretty crowded. Also, check-out the rooftop - on a crisp night it's simply amazing!
Kelly Ann Gonzales: Great domestic beer selection. Fantastic rooftop bar. Great location for a night out with friends or a relaxed date.
Makeda: Great rooftop bar. Make sure to get there early in the summer to snag a table spot on the roof top. Good for people watching. Good for scoping out the 20- and 30-something singles.
10. Fornino
8.6
Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 81 tips and reviews
Ohh Shun: Great eatery. Nice, professional service. Stop by right before sunset and view the NYC skyline from the rooftop, while you dine next to the wood burning pizza oven.
Laurie Denness: Great wood fired pizza on the rooftop with sunset views of Manhattan, plus amazing soundtrack.. Alkaline Trio, Arctic Monkeys, Bad Religion in one sitting
Eric H: Good Neapolitan pizza, Brooklyn Brewery beers, and even better rooftop views
11. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar
8.1
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 119 tips and reviews
Lauren Myer: Great rooftop bar! They have vanilla salt for the drinks!!
Claudia Schumacher: Great rooftop with amazing cocktails and tequila selection. Vero Mango and Vida Verde are the best, plus the yummy and spicy guacamole and chips they serve up there. Great bartenders, good music.
Aditi: Beautiful and one of the more "chill" rooftops in the city. Expert note: get there before 4. The rooftop bar is closed but you can take your drinks to go from downstairs and skip the lines!
12. Rosemary’s
8.9
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 385 tips and reviews
Chris Luhur: Don't forget to check out the rooftop "farm" where they have tomatos, radishes, cucumbers, and "borge" and get the rooftop garden herb salad when available!
Josephine Son: Beautiful space & lovely service but be prepared to wait. $40 flat rate bottles of wine. Must have foods: foccaccia, octopus salami, olive oil cake! Don't forget to check out the rooftop farm!
jessica m. hintermeister: secret dish: a plate of linguine and ricotta finished with a garden's worth of herbs from the trattoria's rooftop, "Linguine alla Herbe".
14. Soho House
9.0
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews
BluePrint: Great place for professional lunches or to unwind on the rooftop. We also love the Cowshed Spa downstairs.
Guestlist.com: We love this place, from the pool table, to the rooftop pool!! Great service, great experience, and a great secret.... shhhhh!
Aicha Baakili: best place to be, I love the spirit, the rooftop and the club.the staff are very agreeable and very helpful... enjoy the bar, the restaurant, the pool, the spa... I just love soho house.
Buzz Usborne: Killer location (above the High Line), great vibe and really modern rooms/amenities. Check out the rooftop bar and adjacent jazz bar at sunset
dawn.in.newyork: The best hotel for its rooftop bar restaurant and night club. Must check in summer.
Agamenon Magalhães: Trendy hotel! Fashion everywhere! Great rooftop! Good restaurants! Best neighborhood! But NY have better luxurious hotels at the same price!