Refinery Rooftop

Midtown rooftop bar with Empire State Building views, industrial-chic style, and a retractable glass roof.

  • Mon, 11:30 – 23:00; Tue – Wed, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 11:30 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 10:30 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 23:00
  • Free Entry
  • 63 W 38th St
  • 4.5 (4705 reviews)

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Description

The rooftop sits atop the Refinery Hotel in NoMad, with the Empire State Building in view and a retractable glass roof overhead. By day, the kitchen turns out an elevated yet approachable menu — the Double Patty Burger and shareable tiers of pizzas and dips get steady mentions. Come evening, it shifts into a cocktail destination, with drinks built from fresh, seasonal ingredients; one reviewer calls the old fashioned a generous pour for the price. The industrial-chic space uses vaulted brick, warm wood, and twinkling lights, and the couches run low, which is worth knowing if you're tall. Named America’s #1 Rooftop Bar & Hotel Bar by USA Today for three consecutive years, it's a comfortable spot for a drink, a bite, and a view.


Good to know

21+ for evening serviceCasual chic dress codeLow couches