Rooftop bar with stunning views of the city, day or night. The drinks are pricey, but arguably worth it for the ambiance and location. It's recommend to book beforehand - getting a seat can sometimes prove tough.
Notably showcases the newest best talent in the underground scene. Start here for a rooftop day party, then work your way through the multiple rooms with different sets and stay all night. Get tickets ahead of time.
Prime Williamsburg location with the best views of Manhattan. The hotel has a very popular pool, rooftop, and Water Tower Bar.
Sprawling museum of 20th and 21st-century American art in a steel-paneled building by Renzo Piano. Multiple outdoor terraces connect the galleries to the city, offering clear views over the High Line and the Hudson River.
Converted 1930s soda factory with a subterranean thermal circuit of hot pools, cold plunges, and saunas. Upstairs, a heated rooftop pool overlooks the city; downstairs, guided sauna rituals run on a schedule.
Intimate Tribeca hotel wrapped in industrial brick and filled with Parisian Art Deco glamour. Soft, pastel-toned rooms sit above a classic French brasserie, a tucked-away cocktail bar, and a tranquil hydrotherapy pool.
Sixth-floor Williamsburg hotel bar pairing cocktails and natural wine with wide-open Manhattan skyline views. Green velvet banquettes and an outdoor terrace fill up early for sunset drinks and seafood small plates.
Three-story Lower East Side club layering heavy, late-night dancing over a ground-floor bistro. The glass-enclosed rooftop runs loud and packed, surrounding the dance floor with tropical plants and Williamsburg Bridge views.
South American tavern in Williamsburg pouring pisco sours and serving shareable plates. Crab empanadas and ribeye tonnato fill the tables in a bright, warm room with a busy central bar.
Wood-paneled Theater District steakhouse serving dry-aged American beef and Wagyu. Tableside Old Fashioned carts, flaming desserts, and a ceremonial steak knife selection bring Vegas showmanship to the leather banquettes.
Intimate cocktail lounge atop an Art Deco skyscraper, wrapped by a terrace with 360-degree skyline views. The menu is spirit-forward and creative – think tequila Old Fashioneds and clarified milk punches with Earl Grey and champagne.
Bushwick natural wine bar pouring glasses of orange wine and serving small plates. The cozy, illustrator-designed main room opens up to a large rooftop lined with picnic tables for daily happy hours and live jazz.
Seven-story museum on 125th Street dedicated to artists of African descent. A wide public stoop connects the entrance to the sidewalk, leading into expansive galleries often explored by taking the elevator up and walking down.
