Rank 1Vintage Green Rooftop
Murray Hill
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
An upscale lounge in Murray Hill. Reviewers like being outdoors here, praise the service, and come for the drinks.
222 rated lounges
Best Lounges in Manhattan, NYC
The best lounges across 36 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 222 rated lounges in Manhattan, spread over 36 neighborhoods. Vintage Green Rooftop in Murray Hill leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (31).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include trendy, upscale, lively, intimate, and lounge. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Lounges in Manhattan
Rank 2San Antonios
Lower East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced lounge on the Lower East Side, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers come for happy hour, praise the service, and single out the drinks.
Rank 3Live Axe
Chinatown4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 4Members Only West Village
Greenwich Village5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 5Electric Shuffle NYC
NoMad4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 6Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge)
Kips Bay4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced lounge in Kips Bay. Reviewers praise the service, suggest it for an afternoon, and say it is consistent. Insider tip: Order the pineapple chicken fried rice, which one regular found filling. Known for its Sushi & Sashimi Lunch.
Rank 7Alke Café
Harlem4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced lounge in Harlem. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel, mention the entertainment, and come for the drinks.
Rank 8Bo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store
Koreatown4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale lounge in Koreatown. Reviewers call it quiet and relaxed, mention the entertainment, and describe it as easy to miss. Known for its Bo Peep curated Cocktails & Bo Peep Bites.
Rank 9Jury Duty
Financial District4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced lounge in the Financial District. Reviewers describe it as calm, suggest it for a few friends, and single out the drinks. Insider tip: Take the train rather than driving, since parking nearby is hard and garages are costly.
Rank 10Early Terrible New York City
Lower East Side4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1The Carnegie Club
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Winnie's Jazz Club
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 3The Campbell
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 4Sei Less
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 5Uncle Charlie’s Piano Lounge
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 6Rarities
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Lower East Side
5 spots
Rank 1San Antonios
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Early Terrible New York City
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 3Baker Falls
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 4Baby Grand LES
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 5Unlisted
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Financial District
4 spots
Rank 1Jury Duty
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Rex NY Cigar Club
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 3Cat Lounge NYC
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 4Club Bohemia
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Alphabet City
3 spots
Rank 1Hi-Note Radio
Indoor4.7 out of 5, 156 Google reviewsPrice level $- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Waiting on a Friend
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 3Motel No Tell
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Upper West Side
3 spots
Rank 1The Wallace Lounge
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Scarlet Lounge
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 3Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Murray Hill
2 spots
Rank 1Vintage Green Rooftop
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2The Madison Lounge
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Chinatown
2 spots
NoMad
2 spots
Rank 1Electric Shuffle NYC
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2a.lounge+bar at Hotel AKA NoMad
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Kips Bay
2 spots
Rank 1Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge)
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2The Factory 380
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1Theory Lounge & Bar
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Lamborghini Lounge NYC
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Flatiron
2 spots
Rank 1SPIN New York Flatiron
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2The Lobby Bar at The New York EDITION
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1Coexist GameHouse
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2FLEX
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Harlem Cigar Room
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Bessie's Place
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Inwood
2 spots
Rank 1Republica Restaurant Rooftop & Lounge
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2IKON NEW YORK
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1Club Macanudo
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Rank 2Café Carlyle
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Members Only West Village
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Alke Café
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Bo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1The Lost & Found
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Lincoln Square
1 spots
Rank 1Nap York Sleep Station - Central Park 24/7
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1The Bowery Hotel
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1The View
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1Black Hound Bar & Lounge
Indoor4.5 out of 5, 227 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1Chelsea Living Room
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
Frequently asked questions
What are the best lounges in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top lounges on Moodap are Vintage Green Rooftop in Murray Hill (4.9 stars), San Antonios in Lower East Side (4.9 stars) and Live Axe in Chinatown (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most lounges?
Midtown has the most, with 31, followed by Lower East Side (25) and Financial District (14).
Where can I find affordable lounges in Manhattan?
2 of the 50 lounges listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Hi-Note Radio in Alphabet City and Nap York Sleep Station - Central Park 24/7 in Lincoln Square.
How does Moodap rank lounges?
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