NoMad Rooftop And French Wine In One Walk

Start at The Riff Raff Club on the 39th floor of the Virgin Hotel, where polished cocktails come with sweeping Manhattan views. The lounge opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and closes at 1 AM or 2 AM, depending on the night. Make this the first stop for the skyline before the room fills, then settle into one drink rather than a long stay. Monday and Sunday are closed, which keeps the route focused on a midweek or weekend night.

From the Virgin Hotel, walk about 0.2 mile down Broadway to Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar in NoMad. The mood changes from rooftop shine to a Parisian style bar a vin with French bottles and low key tables. Order by the glass, then add a small plate for the table when the group wants something easy between rounds. Vin Sur Vingt opens at 3 PM daily and runs until midnight, or 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday.

Use this as a compact NoMad night with the highest view first and the quieter glass second. The route covers roughly 0.2 mile on Broadway, short enough to walk in dress shoes unless rain gets heavy. Start after 5 PM on Tuesday through Saturday, when both stops overlap and the rooftop is open. The wine bar already starts at 3 PM, making it the backup if friends arrive early. Keep an umbrella nearby, with most of the plan indoors.