70 Pine Street, eine Etage über dem Restaurant SAGA · Financial District, Manhattan · 64th floor
- Open
- Mon–Wed 5 pm–12 am, Thu–Sat 4 pm–12 am, Sun 4–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- Small indoor room, wraparound terrace
- Reservations
- Resy for 2–6; walk-ins if space
All detailsBar websiteDress code: No tank tops, flip-flops or athletic wear
Drinkn/aChecked
Oct 31, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad · NoMad, Manhattan · 50th floor
- Open
- Mon–Wed 3 pm–12 am, Thu 1 pm–1 am, Fri 1–11 pm, Sat 4 pm–1 am, Sun 4 pm–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Glass-walled indoor lounge
- Reservations
- Required via OpenTable
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Cocktail attire; no shorts or athletic wear
Signature cocktail$32Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Moxy Chelsea · Chelsea, Manhattan · 35th floor
- Open
- Tue 5 pm–12 am, Wed 5 pm–2 am, Thu–Sat 5 pm–4 am
- Winter and weather
- Fully enclosed, glass walls lower
- Reservations
- OpenTable; nightlife via SevenRooms
All detailsBar website
Signature cocktail$19Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Eigenständige Cocktail-Lounge, entwickelt von David Rabin mit Abigail Kirsch · Midtown , Manhattan · 30th floor
- Open
- Mon–Fri from 5 pm; weekends private events only
- Winter and weather
- All-season lounge with sliding windows
- Reservations
- Resy or by phone
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Business or smart casual
Signature cocktail$22Checked
Oct 31, 2026
The William Vale · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 22nd floor
- Open
- Mon–Thu 4 pm–12 am, Fri 4 pm–1 am, Sat 12 pm–2 am, Sun 12 pm–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Glass-walled lounge plus wraparound terrace
- Reservations
- Recommended via Tablz; walk-ins if space
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Smart casual
Signature cocktail$22Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Moxy Times Square · Midtown , Manhattan · 18th floor
- Open
- Mon–Wed 5 pm–12 am, Thu 5 pm–2 am, Fri 5 pm–4 am, Sat 11:30 am–4 am, Sun 11:30 am–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, indoor lounge plus open deck
- Reservations
- Walk-ins welcome; OpenTable recommended
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Fun and casual, no athletic wear
Signature cocktail$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Graduate by Hilton New York · Roosevelt Island, Manhattan · 18th floor
- Open
- Wed–Thu 5 pm–12 am, Fri 5 pm–2 am, Sat 12 pm–2 am, Sun 12 pm–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Indoor seats plus outdoor area
- Reservations
- Recommended, not required
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Elevated chic; no athletic wear or flip-flops
Drinkn/aChecked
Oct 31, 2026
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side · Lower East Side, Manhattan · 15th floor
- Open
- Mon–Wed 4 pm–2 am, Thu 4 pm–3 am, Fri 4 pm–4 am, Sat 2 pm–4 am, Sun 2 pm–2 am
- Winter and weather
- Indoor lounge plus two terraces
- Reservations
- Walk-ins welcome; SevenRooms
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Upscale and fashionable; door decides
Aperol Spritz$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge · Brooklyn · 11th floor
- Open
- Roof Mon–Thu 12–11 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–12 am, Sun 11 am–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- Roof weather permitting; indoor lounge
- Reservations
- Recommended via SevenRooms
All detailsBar website
Signature cocktail$26Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Wythe Hotel · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 6th floor
- Open
- Mon–Fri 5 pm–12 am, Sat 2 pm–12 am, Sun 1 pm–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Glass-walled room plus terrace
- Reservations
- Resy for up to 6, 28 days ahead
All detailsBar website
Spritz au Crocodile (Aperol spritz)$19Checked
Oct 31, 2026
230 Fifth · Flatiron/NoMad, Manhattan · Rooftop
- Open
- Mon–Thu 12 pm–1 am, Fri 12 pm–2 am, Sat 11 am–2:30 am, Sun 11 am–1 am
- Winter and weather
- Open year-round, igloos from Nov 15, indoor area
- Reservations
- Not required, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar websiteDress code: No sweatpants or gym clothes
Aperol Spritz$16Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Refinery Hotel · Midtown , Manhattan · Rooftop
- Open
- Mon–Fri from 11:30 am, Sat–Sun from 10:30 am; until 11 pm–2 am
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, glass roof and indoor lounge
- Reservations
- Highly suggested via Tablz
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Casual chic
Signature cocktail$21Checked
Oct 31, 2026
The Standard, High Line · Meatpacking District, Manhattan · Top floor
- Open
- Wed–Fri 4 pm–4 am, Sat 2 pm–4 am, Sun 2 pm–12 am; Mon–Tue closed
- Winter and weather
- Winter sunset menu last season
- Reservations
- Not needed; tables via Resy
All detailsBar website
Cocktail$16Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Gansevoort Meatpacking · Meatpacking District, Manhattan · Rooftop
- Open
- Wed–Thu 4–11 pm, Fri 3 pm–12 am, Sat 12 pm–1 am, Sun 12–10 pm
- Winter and weather
- Hours vary by season; no winter details
- Reservations
- Not stated
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Dressy casual; no caps, flip-flops, ripped denim
Signature cocktail$23Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Good to know
Which rooftop bars in NYC have an indoor space?
Overstory, Nubeluz by José Andrés, The Fleur Room, The Skylark, Westlight, Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Panorama Room, Mr. Purple, Harriet’s Rooftop & Harriet’s Lounge, Bar Blondeau, 230 Fifth Rooftop, Refinery Rooftop and Le Bain & The Rooftop. Their websites mention an indoor area, so you can stay when it rains. Check each bar for its winter hours.
Where can I go without a reservation?
Overstory, Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Panorama Room, Mr. Purple, 230 Fifth Rooftop and Le Bain & The Rooftop. Their websites say walk-ins are welcome or that they don't take reservations. For the others, book ahead.
Which rooftop bar in NYC is the highest?
Based on the bars' own details: Overstory, 64th floor.
Do rooftop bars in NYC have a dress code?
According to their websites: Overstory: No tank tops, flip-flops or athletic wear; Nubeluz by José Andrés: Cocktail attire; no shorts or athletic wear; The Skylark: Business or smart casual; Westlight: Smart casual; Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge: Fun and casual, no athletic wear; Panorama Room: Elevated chic; no athletic wear or flip-flops; Mr. Purple: Upscale and fashionable; door decides; 230 Fifth Rooftop: No sweatpants or gym clothes; Refinery Rooftop: Casual chic; Gansevoort Rooftop (Eden at Gansevoort Rooftop): Dressy casual; no caps, flip-flops, ripped denim. The others don't state one.
Sorted by height, highest first. All details come from the websites of the bars and hotels, checked October 31, 2026. Hours change with the season, so check the bar's website before you go.
