Dress in your finest and go up 65 floors to the top of The Rock. Open weeknights, the rooftop bar serves top-shelf and rare liquors and Instagram-worthy cocktails. The intimate setting makes it perfect for date night or a sophisticated summer gathering.
Midtown, Theater District Outdoor Drinks and Entertainment
Outdoor bars in the Theater District and Midtown are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. There are other reasons to brave this area besides Hamilton. You’ll find bars for the after-work, happy hour crowd and plenty of elegant, rooftop lounges where you can sip martinis high above the craziness that is New York City.
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Skylark
With speciality cocktails mixed by a pro and enviable views of Midtown, Skylark is class all the way. Open every weekday, this 30th floor lounge serves cocktails made with top-shelf, niche liquors like Hendrick’s gin, St. Germain and Tanteo jalapeno tequila. Skipping cocktails? Try the international and American wines and beers.
200 W 39th St., 10018
212-257-4577
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The Press Lounge
Hailed as one of the most beautiful rooftop lounges in Manhattan, The Press Lounge takes its aesthetic inspiration from Mad Men era sophistication, with subdued hues and a spacious exterior. Serving national and international wines, seasonal cocktails and top-shelf liquors, this 16th floor lounge is a great after-work spot or weekend destination
Ink48, 10036
212-757-2224
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North River Lobster Company
Sail along the Hudson River on The Destiny, North River Lobster Company’s 450-passenger boat. Spend your day enjoying beer, wine, shots, sangria and nautical-themed cocktails like the rum-filled Batten Down the Hatches. Or sample crab claws and chilled lobster from the raw bar on what the company calls “the world’s largest floating lobster shack.”
Pier 81, 10036
212-630-8831
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Sky Terrace
Lounge chairs, hammocks, charming garden decor and views of the Hudson make this 15th floor rooftop lounge a go-to summer destination. The drink menu includes sangrias, signature cocktails, wines, champagnes and a few beers. The bar even serves cans of Pampelonne’s sangria and rosé wine, proving that canned wine may be the next big thing.
Hudson Hotel, 10019
212-554-6217
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Haven Rooftop
Plan to spend your happy hour skyward at Haven Rooftop, located atop Manhattan’s well-known Sanctuary Hotel. Pair any of the diverse cocktails with a breathtaking view of the city skyline and a glow from the lights of Times Square. Oh, and did we mention the bar's award-winning mixologist?
132 W 47th St, 10036
212-466-9000