Wine at Low Tables, Cocktails Above the East River
Share charcuterie and French plates, or make a full meal of khachapuri and eggplant rolls. Have dinner before visiting the rooftop lounge, where the food menu is limited and expensive.
Midtown Bars and Supper
A Sommelier's Living Room
Curved tan banquettes and low tables furnish Aldo Sohm Wine Bar on West 51st Street. The setting takes its cue from the wine director's own home. Share charcuterie and French plates over wine at the table. On Saturdays, service starts at 4:00 PM. Closing time is 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar is closed on Sundays, a firm limit when planning drinks with friends over the weekend.
Beekman Tower After Dark
Ophelia Lounge NYC stays open until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The rooftop bar occupies the 26th floor at 3 Mitchell Place. Its outdoor terrace overlooks the East River and Queens. Indoors, a DJ supplies the soundtrack. Red stools line the bar beneath arched windows. The food menu is limited and expensive. Have dinner before heading up for cocktails, or start a Sunday visit at 12:00 PM.
Second Avenue Supper
Khachapuri and eggplant rolls anchor the Georgian menu at Ubani Midtown. Pair either dish with crisp natural white wines from the drinks list. Traditional Georgian ornaments decorate the dining room, which is often busy. Live music takes place on select days. The restaurant closes at 11:00 PM every day. Dinner here can come before rooftop cocktails at Ophelia. You can finish the meal with honey cake before moving on.
