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44+ rated rooftop bars
Best Rooftop Bars in Manhattan, NYC
Top-rated rooftop bars across 15 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.
Manhattan is home to 44+ rated rooftop bar bars spanning 15 neighborhoods. Rory's Rooftop in Meatpacking District leads the pack with a 4.9-star rating and 56 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Koreatown to NoMad and beyond.
Prices range from $ to $$$$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include social, lively, rooftop, intimate, and lounge. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best rooftop bar bars in New York City, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe data.
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
Rank 6 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Koreatown
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
NoMad
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Casual
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
SoHo
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Modern
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
- Vintage
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Lower East Side
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
Times Square
4 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Financial District
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Casual
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Murray Hill
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Chinatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Rooftop
- Trendy
- Upscale
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Energetic
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Central Park
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best rooftop bar bars in NYC?
Moodap ranks the best rooftop bar bars across 15 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Rory's Rooftop in Meatpacking District (4.9★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.
How many rooftop bar bars are in Manhattan?
Moodap has 44+ rated rooftop bar bars across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Midtown, Koreatown, NoMad, SoHo, Lower East Side, and more.
Which neighborhood has the best rooftop bar bars?
Midtown has the highest concentration of rooftop bar bars with 6+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.
Best rooftop bar bars for a date night in NYC?
Many rooftop bar bars in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like social, lively, rooftop. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.
Affordable rooftop bar bars in Manhattan?
Manhattan has rooftop bar bars at every price point, from $ to $$$$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.
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