A Midtown Rooftop and a Hidden Bar After Dark
Two Midtown nights, one plan: start with skyline views and cocktails on a Times Square rooftop, then slip into a speakeasy off 50th Street for a quieter last round. One sits high and loud, the other low and tucked away. Both run late.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1);
Thu, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1);
Fri, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1);
Sat, 11:30 – 04:00 (+1);
Sun, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)
3.9 (5,411)
485 7th Ave 18th floor
On the 18th floor near Times Square, this rooftop pairs skyline views with a garden-themed bar and mini-golf. It opens at 5:00 PM and runs to midnight. It suits a group that wants a view with the drinks. Pricing is upscale.
Nothing Really Matters
Mon – Sat, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1);
Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1)
4.4 (507)
210 W 50th St
Down a subway passage near 50th Street, this hidden cocktail bar rewards the search with a dim, plush room and careful drinks. Doors open at 4:00 PM and stay open to 2:00 AM. It fits a quieter nightcap. Pricing is mid-priced.