NYC Rooftop Bars With Hudson Sunsets and a Brooklyn Beer Garden

4.2 (1,081)

Mon – Wed, 07:00 – 11:00, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 07:00 – 11:00, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 07:00 – 11:00, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 08:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 23:00

145 E 50th St #149, Penthouse

Upstairs at The Kimberly pairs Chrysler Building views with a retractable glass roof, keeping the Midtown terrace open year-round. Weekend brunch adds a daytime option. Weekday Golden Hour runs from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM with cocktails and small plates. After 4:00 PM, entry is 21 and over.

4.3 (1,657)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 23:00; Fri, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

76 Ainslie St

Ainslie serves wood-fired pizza and Italian plates in a converted Brooklyn warehouse, with a retractable roof over the beer garden. The 10,000-square-foot space includes a cozy second-floor living room. Low music leaves room for conversation. Service can slow at peak hours.

4.4 (2,096)

Mon – Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

200 W 39th St, 30th Floor

Thirty stories above Midtown, The Skylark opens onto a roof deck with views of the Hudson River, Hudson Yards, Times Square and the Empire State Building. A DJ sets the mood over classic cocktails. Tables carry strict time limits.

4.6 (867)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1)

653 11th Ave

Hudson VU at Ink 48 Hotel splits its rooftop between indoor and open-air spaces, with a reflective pool beside the terrace and sunset over the Hudson River. Chef Carlos Letona serves family-style sharing menus with smoked mushroom croquettes and tuna tartare. Reservations are strict.