NYC Rooftop Bars for Craft Cocktails, Whiskey and Steak

4.9 (4,007)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

303 Lexington Ave 16th Floor

Vintage Green Rooftop tops The Shelburne Sonesta Hotel in Murray Hill, with Central Park-inspired greenery under a retractable glass atrium. The Empire State and Chrysler buildings rise beyond. Craft cocktails pair with Moroccan spiced lamb pizza. Weekend brunch runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

4.4 (697)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 06:00 – 22:00; Thu – Sat, 06:00 – 23:00

12th Floor, 133-36 37th Ave

PRIME Mēt Steakhouse & Rooftop Lounge brings steakhouse dining to the Renaissance Hotel's 12th floor in Flushing. The rooftop overlooks the skyline, and the lounge adds crafted cocktails and a dedicated whiskey bar. Diners praise the hanger steak, though some find premium cuts uneven for the price.

4.3 (51)

Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 22:00; Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

Rooftop, 77 Walker St

Walker Rooftop sets a small bar and several booths along a garden-corridor deck above a Tribeca hotel, with views toward Chelsea and Midtown. The acorn cocktail anchors the menu, and sports screenings and tastings fill the calendar. It operates seasonally. Check dates before visiting.

4.3 (696)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)

667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Night of Joy's spacious Brooklyn rooftop patio has a second bar and ample seating. Downstairs, a romantic lounge mixes antiques with a birdcage-style bar. Cocktails lean on herbal infusions. Staff draw praise, though some report inconsistent cocktail ratios.