The Empire Rooftop
4.3 (964)bar
4.3 (964)Take in views of Lincoln Center from the terraces of this spacious rooftop lounge perched atop Manhattan's Empire Hotel.
Description
Over 8,000 square feet of space is divided between an interior Main Lounge, a seasonal Sun Deck, an open-air East Terrace, and a West Terrace featuring a retractable roof cover. The venue incorporates explicit Gossip Girl references—including photos of Chuck Bass, show clips on the screens, and an XOXO cocktail—alongside server-recommended drinks like the Ginferno and smoky pear passion paired with bites such as lobster tacos and truffle tater tots.
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Reservations encouragedElevator on rightLoud music
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