4 Lower East Side Rooftop Bars With Manhattan Skyline Views

4.5 (86)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1)

3 Freeman Alley, 11th Floor

At 3 Freeman Alley, Unlisted Rooftop (The Untitled Hotel LES) sits on the eleventh floor. The rooftop combines an indoor lounge with an outdoor terrace. Take in 360-degree skyline views over craft cocktails and light fare. Weekend DJs supply the soundtrack. Occasional gallery evenings feature local artists.

4.4 (1,381)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 10:45, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1)

50 Bowery 21st Floor

The Crown lifts the route from Freeman Alley to the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery. Its two outdoor terraces frame 360-degree Manhattan skyline views, including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and One World Trade Center. A polished indoor lounge rounds out the space, where food accompanies drinks and DJ-driven nights bring a livelier atmosphere.

3.7 (700)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)

215 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Above Chrystie Street, The Roof crowns Public Hotel with glass walls and an outdoor terrace facing Manhattan’s skyline. DJs keep the room moving while the bar serves cocktails praised in reviews for strong, quality ingredients. Reviews also report higher prices, door lines that can reach an hour and limited seating inside.

4.2 (379)

Mon – Sun, 13:30 – 00:30 (+1)

189 Bowery

At 189 Bowery, cloudM New York Bowery has a spacious terrace with plenty of outdoor seating. Three-sided views take in the Manhattan skyline. The bar serves creative cocktails and snacks. Inside, red window bathrooms add a playful detail to the room. Reservations are advised.