See the City from Water and Rooftop
New York rewards a wide view from two heights: a Hudson-side cafe with the water and the sunset at eye level, and a Times Square rooftop stacked eighteen floors up. Start low by the river, end high over Midtown. Weekend evenings fill both.
Pier I Cafe
Mon – Sun, 08:30 – 22:00
4.4 (2,064)
500 W 70th Street
On the Hudson at 70th Street, this Riverside Park cafe puts the river, the boats, and the sunset right at the rail. It opens at 8:30 AM and runs to 10:00 PM in season. It fits a slow waterside afternoon. Pricing is mid-priced.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1);
Thu, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1);
Fri, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1);
Sat, 11:30 – 04:00 (+1);
Sun, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)
3.9 (5,411)
485 7th Ave 18th floor
Eighteen floors over Times Square, this rooftop pairs skyline views with a garden-themed bar and mini-golf. It opens at 5:00 PM and runs to midnight. It suits a group that wants a view with the drinks. Pricing is upscale.