The Happiest Hours - NYC Rooftop Cocktails

The Empire State Building view from The Glass Ceiling in Nomad

The view of the bridges from the penthouse event space at the Hotel on Rivington, look like necklaces lighting up the night.

Rooftop Drinking With Killer Views

Heighten your Happy Hour experience - literally - getting just a little bit closer to the sun or stars with your favorite libation. A rooftop invites you to slow down, relax and enjoy the breathtaking city skyline, or an awesome sunset. Whether it is a lively, dynamic atmosphere, a lounge vibe, or you’re just looking to catch some rays, New York City rooftops have it all. This is just a sample of the many rooftop lounges and bars in the Big Apple.

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Roof - on the top of the Park South Hotel

230 Fifth

230 Fifth

230 Fifth (which is also the address) is a large indoor and outdoor lounge with an awesome View of the Empire State Building.

Empire Hotel

The Empire Hotel on the Upper Westside overlooking Lincoln Center

Glass Ceiling

The Glass Ceiling in Nomad, offers a comfortable setting both indoor and outdoor, but note they do not serve liquor - beer and wine only.

Gramercy Terrace

Gramercy Terrace at the Gramercy Park Hotel

Hotel on Rivington

Hotel on Rivington

Hotel on Rivington

On the Lower East, from the penthouse event space at the Hotel on Rivington, the sweeping downtown views are striking.

Press Lounge

Press Lounge in Hell’s Kitchen gives you a view of both the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. This lounge is on the 16th floor of the Ink 48 Hotel, which is the former JH Tooker Printing Company that turned out posters for Broadway and Hollywood.

Plunge

Plunge at the Gansevoort - Meatpacking

Pod 39

Rooftop Lounge at the Pod 39, in Murray Hill, features an outdoor area surrounded by three arched openings which make you feel like you are sitting in a crown in the sky.

The Penthouse at the Ravel in Long Island City, Queens, offers an awesome view of the 59th Street Bridge (renamed the Ed Koch Bridge in March 2011) and the Manhattan skyline.

Roof at the Park South

Roof at the Park South

Roof at the Park South

Roof at the Park South

Roof at the Park South

Roof at the Park South Hotel in Nomad

Sky Room

Sky Room

Sky Room, in the Times Square area, on the 33rd and 34th floors, has five different spaces and offers views of both the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.

The Skylark

The Skylark

The Skylark, in the Garment District, has a multi-level design with views and lots of space to move around and mingle.

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere has a two-level indoor and rooftop lounge with pool, sitting atop of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel.

Broken Shaker

Broken Shaker

Broken Shaker

The Broken Shaker, on top of the Freehand Hotel, in the Flatiron District, is a tropical bar inspired by the original bar in Miami.

Social Cloud

Who wouldn’t want to be atop a skyscraper, sipping a cocktail with sweeping views?

What you should know:

• Reservations are required at times - call ahead.

• It’s always good to go just before sunset. This way you will get three different views, daylight, sunset and night.