Do Financial District Rooftop Bars Work for Happy Hour?

4.6 (1,962)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:30 (+1)

123 Washington Street

Mykonos-inspired floral arrangements line every corner of this upscale Greek dining room inside The Washington Hotel. Share mezze, then order the lamb shank or duck pappardelle, with weekday happy hour from 1:00 to 7:00 PM.

4.4 (1,573)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

115 Broadway

Original vault doors still frame this dining room, set inside a bank vault commissioned by Andrew Carnegie. Modern American plates and a strong wine list suit quiet after-work drinks, with happy hour weekdays 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

4.2 (1,952)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 11:30 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

90 Washington Street

Free games like Uno, giant Jenga and Connect 4 come with rare rotating drafts from the Supercraft beer program. The Double Smashed burger won at the Food Network Burger Bash, and the patio is covered.

4.2 (350)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 07:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 07:30 – 23:30

140 Washington Street

Twenty stories up, this rooftop looks over Ground Zero and the waterfront from a balcony above the water. Seasonal modern American plates come at upscale prices, and happy hour runs daily 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

4.1 (163)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 16:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00

140 Washington St

Views of the 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center come without paying for tower entry at this inexpensive rooftop terrace. Expect warm service, mixed reviews on portion size and a 10:00 PM close Monday through Thursday.

4.0 (52)

Mon – Sat, 15:00 – 23:00; Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

102 N End Ave

Statue of Liberty views and Amalfi Coast styling define this rooftop bar atop the Conrad Hotel. Italian cocktails come with free bar snacks, the wine list is curated, and drinks lean pricier.