
Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar: A Rooftop Perch Between Penn Station
Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar is a bar at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, at fairfield inn. Set on the rooftop of the Fairfield Inn & New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station Hotel, Blu33 features indoor and outdoor seating near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. The venue runs daily happy hours and offers a versatile event space alongside its lounge and restaurant setup.
Is it worth the trip?
Yes — Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar is a bar at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, rated 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews. The short version: at fairfield inn. Set on the rooftop of the Fairfield Inn & New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station Hotel, Blu33 features indoor and outdoor seating near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. The venue runs daily happy hours and offers a versatile event space alongside its lounge and restaurant setup. The schedule is spread across the week, with 1 service days, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. The order matters more than the list: start with whatever the room is drinking, ask the bartender what is on the house list, and keep the first round simple. A counter seat gets you served faster than a table at peak, and the check arrives when you ask rather than when you are done. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Quick facts
Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar is a bar at 325 W 33rd St, Manhattan, New York. Hours: Open daily 3pm - 1am. Hours differ by day, so check the day you plan to travel rather than assuming the weekend pattern. Good to know: at fairfield inn. Phone: +12125630900. Rating: 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews. Website: https://www.blu33.com/blu33-patio-bar-indoor-restaurant. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
What do regulars say?
Regulars put Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar at 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. Set on the rooftop of the Fairfield Inn & New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station Hotel, Blu33 features indoor and outdoor seating near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. The venue runs daily happy hours and offers a versatile event space alongside its lounge and restaurant setup. What comes up most is at fairfield inn, which shapes how the visit feels more than the menu does. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. The order matters more than the list: start with whatever the room is drinking, ask the bartender what is on the house list, and keep the first round simple. A counter seat gets you served faster than a table at peak, and the check arrives when you ask rather than when you are done. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


How does ordering work?
Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: at fairfield inn. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. The order matters more than the list: start with whatever the room is drinking, ask the bartender what is on the house list, and keep the first round simple. A counter seat gets you served faster than a table at peak, and the check arrives when you ask rather than when you are done. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Open daily 3pm - 1am, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time. A quick call to +12125630900 settles the two things that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today.
When should I go?
Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar keeps a weekly schedule: Open daily 3pm - 1am. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. The order matters more than the list: start with whatever the room is drinking, ask the bartender what is on the house list, and keep the first round simple. A counter seat gets you served faster than a table at peak, and the check arrives when you ask rather than when you are done. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Open daily 3pm - 1am, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time. A quick call to +12125630900 settles the two things that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet for a quiet table.
Before you go
Is Blu33 NYC Rooftop Bar cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Open daily 3pm - 1am.
Where exactly is it? 325 W 33rd St, Manhattan, New York, reachable at +12125630900.
What should I order first? Start with whatever the counter is known for — at fairfield inn — and keep the order short on a first visit.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — +12125630900 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? No — the days differ, so check the one you plan to travel.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Manhattan, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it. It sits at 325 W 33rd St in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
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