23 floors up you'll find a wooden bar with a limited menu and a focus on the view. A retractable roof makes this space a spot to visit(and watch their outdoor flat screens) either in rain or shine. If you're looking to fill your belly, head downstairs to the main restaurant for a ribeye burger and waffle fries.

• 152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea)
• 212.481.1999
• Website

If you can pull yourself away from the girls on the 20ft pole inside or any one of the themed suites, take a gander at this cigar lounge and bar. If you've mistakenly lost your shirt throughout the festivities, no worries, the deck is heated so you can still enjoy the view of the Hudson with a cold one amongst Doric columns in the dead of winter.

• 641 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019 (Hells Kitchen)
• (212) 247-2460
• Website

Nibble on charred octopus or chow down on black angus skirt steak at this resto with a rooftop bar. With glass enclosure, rest assured your piquillo pepper chimichurri and any one of the cocktails you decide to choose, will remain relatively unaffected by the elements.

• 605 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036 (Hells Kitchen)
• (212) 957-1700
• Website

This nightlife spot on the Lower East Side includes a plush lounge, canopied roof deck and basement performance space. In the summer, make a beeline for the top deck of this tri-level club— the palm tree rooftop is the place to be when the sun is still out and when summer nights are oh so nice. If it's too hot, the air conditioned performance space in the basement is a definite runner up. Speaking of, stop in Thursdays at 8pm for the “Comedy as a Second Language” series. This shows have been rotating in new comedians for nearly eight years. Luckily, the same roaring laughs, cheap drinks and free admission never went away.

• 168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
• 212.254.9920
• Website

Right off the NoMad portion of Park Park, Tavern29 is a solid spot for post-work drinks. The bar features more than 25 craft beers on tap, a solid wine list, whiskey flights, and incredible happy hour deals. The kitchen serves elevated bar food like three-cheese mac & cheese, sliders, and flatbread, so it's the kind of place where drinks can easily transition into dinner. Located in a converted townhouse, the space includes two bars and a rooftop beer garden with communal tables.

• 47 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
• 212.685.4422
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On top of the Sanctuary Hotel, Haven is year-round fun for those who seek swanky cocktails with cuisine inspired by the French Alps.

• 132 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036 (Midtown West)
• 212.466.9000
• Website

The Refinery Hotel is the opulent reincarnation of the Colony Arcade Building. Constructed in 1912, its ornate, neo-gothic façade became the vision that welcomed the workday of the generation's milliners. These skilled artists were working at the peak of New York innovation, as showrooms, importers, and manufacturers thrived in this cultural and media center.

• 63 W 38th Street, New York, NY 10018 (Midtown)
• 646.664.0310
• Website

The Sky Room is a classy rooftop oasis with casual eats, comfy couches, an amazing view -- and it may be one of the only reasons to come near Times Square after work hours.

• 330 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 (Midtown West)
• 212.380.1195
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Open for the Summers only, Sky Terrace sits atop the Hudson Hotel, offering sweet views of the city, tons of lounge chairs and even a hammock (!), plus drinks like their 10 varieties of sangria.

• 356 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown West)
• 212.554.6000
• Website

The Heights is easy to love, with its two happy hours each day (5-7pm and 11pm-1am) that get you $6 pints of margaritas, and $5 drafts. The delicious burgers, Mexican food, and sweet rooftop deck seal the deal.

• 2867 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
• 212.866.7035
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With outposts in Chelsea as well as this Murray hill locale, RARE offers delicious seasonal cocktails, bar bites (mmmmm waffle fries), and opens up their space for private functions as well.

• 303 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
• 212.481.1999
• Website

Perched above the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, Penthouse 808 has a vibe that's skewed slightly more Miami than post-industrial LIC. Clocking in at 9,500sqft, the swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop offers unbeatable views of Manhattan, complete with the Queensboro Bridge. The fusion menu takes cues from Japanese and Hawaiian cuisines, featuring sushi, robata skewers, and poke.

• 8-08 Queens Plaza S, Long Island City, NY 11101 (Queens)
• 718.289.6118
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Nestled into the Mondrian SoHo, Sonny's is a rooftop, '50s-inspired "Italian beach club" designed by DeVinn Bruce that slings gelato, pizzas, and obviously, alcoholic gelato float cocktails. Because, duh.

• 9 Crosby St, New York, NY 10013 (Soho)
• 212.389.1000
• Website

Inspired by 1970s New York and classic pubs, JIMMY is an intimate rooftop escape with sleek upholstered seating, working fireplaces, and warm wood floors. Located on the roof of The James Hotel in Soho, the bar boasts unparalleled 360-degree views of the city skyline. Grab a chaise lounge poolside in the summer or sip the mezcal, honey, lemon, and smoked sea salt Pure & Simple indoors when the weather turns cold.

• 15 Thompson St., New York, NY 10013 (Soho)
• 212.201.9118
• Website

Nestled on the top of the Empire Hotel is this boozer where you can score sweet drinks while you peep killer views of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side.

• 44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023 (Midtown West)
• 212.265.7400
• Website

This modern steakhouse has a chic feel that can be enjoyed on leather upholstered furniture on the rooftop while enjoying meaty bites from Executive Chef Anthony Fusco.

• 26 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014 (Meatpacking)
• 646.624.2444
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Gallow Green, the rooftop bar atop Chelsea’s McKittrick Hotel, is a perpetual garden party, at least during the warmer months when its plush flora is in full bloom. During the winter, the campy space turns into a lodge with plushy chairs and a fireplace. No matter the season, the best time to go is for weekend brunch, where a $35 ticket will get you a three-course meal, a mimosa, and unlimited La Colombe coffee.

• 542 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea)
• 212.564.1662
• Website

This vast, greenery-lined rooftop bar is New York's largest outdoor rooftop garden, filled with everything from one-of-a-kind furniture pieces to palm tress. While it's perfect for outdoor drinking in the summer for obvious reasons, it's also open year-round thanks to heat lamps and inflatable igloos, making winter rooftop drinking just as easy.

• 230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron)
• 212.725.4300
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With amazing views of the Empire State and Flatiron buildings, Eataly's 8000sqft rooftop brewpub pours Italian & American craft beers and dishes Italian Alps-inspired eats(!!).

• 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron)
• 212.937.8910
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A lavish, three story boozing fort with a roofdeck overlooking the Hudson, HT's an incongruously ritzy offering from guys behind Village Pourhouse.

• 621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036 (Midtown West)
• 212.315.9400
• Website

The Hudson River-scoping rooftop above the Ink 48 Hotel has a wraparound terrace and a glassy reflective pool, offering excellent warm-weather ambience for sipping cocktails and taking in the sunset. There may be a doorman-guarded entrance and a collection of beautiful patrons, but anyone can still feel comfortable snagging a spot on the couches and ordering a round or two.

• 653 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Hells Kitchen)
• 212.757.2224
• Website

With 3,000 seats and three bars, T5 is one of the largest (and coolest) concert venues in NYC.

• 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown West)
• 212.665.3832
• Website

Situated on the rooftop of The Water Club, The Crow's Nest is more or less an East Side version of Frying Pan with casual eats that include burgers and a raw bar, as well as killer 'tails to enjoy while taking in the NYC views. Instead of Spring time on the subway, you could be staying cool with the Club's river breezes.

• 500 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
• 212.683.3333
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One of the best rooftop destinations in the city, Z offers incredible Manhattan skyline views, fresh-baked 'za, and custom-crafted twin metal bars slinging signature cocktails.

• 11-01 43rd Ave, New York, NY 11101 (Queens)
• 212.319.7000
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Ludlow Manor's shut down the top two floors in order to focus on bringing a new resto to life on the first one, which looks like an oligarch's reception chamber thanks to massive curtains, distressed mirrors, a gilded trellis, and glitzy chandeliers. New American small plates get a "touch of irony", resulting in a PB&J that's actually a pork belly & jam slider, Lobster Crack (knuckle meat steamed in vermouth), and bacon-topped Ludlow Mac, hopefully not a cheesy nickname you give to yourself.

• 95 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
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Although it's not an actual hotel, you're gonna want to stay at this Lower East Side establishment for a nice long time, thanks to their gorgeous rooftop seating area, dinner seven nights a week, and live music serving as a perfect backdrop for a relaxing night.

• 92 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
• 212.254.9100
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On the 18th floor and rooftop of the Standard High Line is Le Bain, a sleek and ever-popular bar/nightclub. On the first floor of the bi-level space, you'll find Le Bain's most notable and distinguishing feature: a plunging indoor pool smack in the middle of the dance floor (hence the name, which translates to "the bath.") If you forget your swimsuit, not to worry -- there's a bathing-suit vending machine. Upstairs, you'll find an astro turf-covered rooftop with plenty of comfortable couch seating, a crêperie, and some of the best views of the city.

• 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10004 (Meatpacking)
• 212.645.7600
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Located on the 20th floor of the Gansevoort Park Ave, this "crown jewel" is resplendent with handcrafted mosaic tiling, indoor/outdoor fireplaces, and wrap-around terraces, all spread out over six unique areas, the center of which is a backlit glass bar'd main room rocking a double-height ceiling and a "dramatic window wall that sweeps the NYC skyline indoors", though not under the rug, as legally they can't have one for fear of people cutting it.

• 420 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016-8403 (Flatiron)
• 212.317.2900
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Located at the top of a building in the Meatpacking District, CATCH offers panoramic views of the city skyline and a relaxing space to sip cocktails and enjoy good weather.

• 21 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (Meatpacking)
• 212.392.5978
• Website

Just before you hit the Hudson River on Little West 12th, you'll find Brass Monkey, which houses three bars (!) and includes a rooftop beer garden with some views that might take your socks and just knock 'em right off. The beer selection is equally sock knock-offing with 100 domestic, import, and craft drafts + bottles. Hungry? Happy hour, besides sweet drink specials, offers $5 bar snacks including pork scratchings & malt vinegar, roasted bangers & mustard, and fried chorizo with lime crema.

• 55 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014 (Meatpacking)
• 212.675.6686
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Located at the top of Viceroy New York, The Roof is a sophisticated and comfortable lounge with brass accents and walnut-and-leather sofas, and it features an outdoor terrace that offers breathtaking views of Central Park.

• 124 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown)
• 212.707.8008
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Located on the top of the Strand Hotel, the Top of the Strand is a stylish, garden-like rooftop bar with excellent views of the Empire State Building. It's open 365 days a year, thanks to a retractable glass rooftop, so whether the whether is good or not, you can still enjoy carefully crafted cocktails and great views.

• 33 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018 (Murray Hill)
• 646.368.6385
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Located atop the Kimberly Hotel, Upstairs is 3,000 square feet of culinary bliss perched 30 stories above Manhattan. They dub their signature Rum Service cocktail the manliest drink alive for its capturing of the fragrant nuances of tobacco-infused honey, and its resulting two-vice combination.

• 145 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown East)
• 212.702.1600
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This 5000sqft rooftop bar with modern Manhattan-meets-Scandinavia decor has killer views of the Empire State building, and even more killer cocktails like the eponymous Monarch or the Butterfly Effect.

• 71 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown West)
• 212.630.9993
• Website

A hotel rooftop lounge equipped with an extensive bar, cocktail list, and great views of the city.

• 145 East 39th St, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
• 212.865.5700
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This rooftop bar at the Peninsula Hotel is the perfect leisure spot to sip signature craft 'tails and munch on Asian-inspired light fare while taking in refreshing views of the Big Apple.

• 700 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown)
• 212.903.3097
• Website

The Skylark boasts wraparound window-side seating, an amazing roof deck, and mac 'n cheese cupcakes. Yes, mac 'n cheese cupcakes.

• 200 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018 (Midtown West)
• 212.257.4577
• Website

The rooftop of Gansevoort Park Avenue is a massive, tri-level space with views of the city from all sides. At the center is the Main Bar, an atrium-like space with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the New York skyline. Then there's the year-round pool, split into indoor and outdoor portions by a collapsible garage door. Previously called the Sun Deck, the top floor of the roof is home to Drift, a beach-themed cocktail lounge.

• 420 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
• 646.380.5391
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Housed in a historic arts building, The NoMad hotel is a stylish, Parisian-inspired luxury hotel with hardwood floors and handmade rugs. Inside the hotel is a bi-level library, an opulent lounge with a mahogany bar, and an upscale restaurant. Around the corner from the hotel is the much-lauded NoMad Bar (10 W 28th St), serving refined cocktails and upscale pub fare in a hip, lively space.

• 1170 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 (Nomad)
• 212.796.1500
• Website

The Rock Shop is one of the area's quintessential beer/sports bar/hang out spots, designed for concert-goers and catering to the most laid back crowd... ever (it is Brooklyn, after all).

• 249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
• 718.230.5740
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The Trump Soho's swank new Soho House-like seasonal lounge's expressly set up to accommodate New Yorkers' need for laid back warm weather fun, brought to you by the team behind some of "South Beach's hottest nightspots", making it the perfect place to spend a Mynt.

• 246 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
• 212.842.5500
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Situated on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum, the aptly named Met Rooftop Bar offers sweeping views of Central Park and beyond that can be enjoyed with wine, cocktails, and light bites. It's only open when the museum is and it is oftentimes overflowing with tourists, but the scenery and the special atmosphere make it well-worth the limited hours and lines for drinks. Try to come on a weekday when the crowds have thinned. If you can make it on a weekday.

• 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 (Upper East Side)
• 212.535.7710
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If it's warm out, you're definitely gonna want to snag a seat on this 100+ rooftop bar, where you can gaze upon awesome views of the NYC skyline, while sipping on a variety of German suds and sharing some small bites.

• 4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
• 718.782.2829
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The owners of the now-closed East Village dive bar Duke’s ran a new experiment: they set Vietnamese cuisine up on a blind date with Asian brews in a hipster setting, and the result dubs them the most successful matchmakers in South Williamsburg.

• 67 S 6th St, New York, NY 11211
• 718.308.0908
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Relax with a cocktail and watch the sunset on the rooftop of Canopy Bar, then head downstairs to The Panther Room for some big-name DJs and sweet parties.

• 74 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Despite its bustling location right off Bedford Ave, Juliette is a quaint French bistro that serves unfussy but elegant food in a large, romantic space. The multi-room restaurant includes a bar area, an indoor garden room with plants hanging from the ceiling, and a large rooftop patio. The dinner and brunch menus stick to classic French dishes like croque monsieur, steak tartare, and crispy duck confit, but you'll always find a burger with pomme frites. Affordable drinks, like house red and white wines, make Juliette a great spot for group meals, especially birthday dinners.

• 135 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (Williamsburg)
• 718.388.9222
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Stepping into this bar is like walking into your grandmother's place; vintage Victorian throw rugs and ottomans are set up for you to lounge on while sipping lemonade. The difference is that this lemonade, of an orange blossom variety, gets a bit of extra kick from some added rum. It's one of many three-ingredient-max cocktails on a list shared between both floors of this bi-level den. Our advice? Head to the second floor, a rooftop bar with a frozen-margarita station to complement the list of beers available downstairs.

• 667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Williamsburg)
• 718.388.8693
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The Ides is perched atop the Wythe Hotel, and while the line for this Williamsburg bar may be a bit long -- and packed with European tourists -- after sunset, the view is worth it. The indoor-outdoor lounge boasts glittering views of Manhattan, and though the buildings are the same as what you'd see from many a North Brooklyn rooftop, the Ides' bartenders mix strong drinks with a professional edge.

• 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Williamsburg)
• 718.460.8000
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Lofted above the King & Grove Hotel, this bar holds a salt-water pool, cushiony lounge area and a steady rotation of DJs and acoustic performers. With a menu that includes dishes like shrimp tempura BLT with nori aioli, a dry-aged burger and lobster lettuce cups, it's a definite must-visit for summer days. One of the best parts? It's partially enclosed for when it gets chilly.

• 160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (Williamsburg)
• 718.218.1088
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This rooftop bar in Brooklyn houses an old Airstream trailer and's serving up awesome Mexican eats like queso fundido, carnitos tacos, and watermelon margaritas.

• 571 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
• 917.324.7423
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This rooftop bar is located at the top of The Jane hotel, and it offers great views, cold drinks, and a leisurely and fun atmosphere.

• 113 Jane St, Fl 6, New York, NY 10014 (West Village)
• 212.924.6700
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This Williamsburg eatery and drinkery doles out additional Italian fare including brick-oven pizzas, AND it has a comfy roof deck to enjoy your food, some drinks, and a pleasant atmosphere in good weather.

• 128 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
• 718.599.0200
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Reasons to spend your summer at Watermark Bar: burgers, cocktails, alcoholic sno-cones, and, oh, just a rooftop park. Get your mingle on at this Pier 15-adjacent hotspot -- it's one of our NYC warm-weather favorites.

• 78 South St, New York, NY 10038 (Downtown)
• 212.742.8200
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