Manhattan Rooftop Bars for Cocktails and Pints

4.0 (153)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)

The Hotel at Fifth Avenue, 17 West 32nd Street 14th Floor

On the 14th floor of The Hotel at Fifth Avenue, a small terrace faces the Empire State Building. Cocktails include the Secret Garden, made with gin and butterfly pea tea. Confirm the last call time before heading up.

4.4 (2,036)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

123 W 45th St

A rooftop terrace above this multilevel Irish pub offers a break from West 45th Street, rather than a skyline panorama. Order draft beer or ask about custom cocktails. The Times Square location also suits a drink before the theater.

4.3 (883)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

47 W 38th St 22nd Floor

The 22nd floor hotel terrace frames the Empire State Building, with One Vanderbilt and the Chrysler Building also visible. Its narrow layout suits two to four people. Part of the rooftop is covered, and evening entry is limited to guests aged 21 and over.

4.3 (262)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 15:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1)

525 8th Ave

A climate controlled rooftop above Times Square pairs cocktails and bar bites with views from the Empire State Building toward the Hudson River. The small hotel terrace operates year round, with sunset and night views as the draw.