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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.

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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, cozy, rooftop, and trendy. 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 real vibe data.

Midtown6 spots

1
Bar SixtyFive
★ 4.3407 reviews$$$$Indoor
livelyexciting
2
A to Z Rooftop on Fifth
★ 4.3152 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
3
Rosehill Rooftop
★ 4.20$$Indoor/Outdoor
livelysocial
4
HGU Rooftop
★ 4.02 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
5
Darling
★ 3.80$$Indoor
livelysocial
6
Balcon Rooftop Bar
★ 3.820 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial

Koreatown5 spots

1
Daintree
★ 4.70$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
Spyglass Rooftop Bar
★ 4.3859 reviews$$$Indoor
livelysocial
3
Top of the Strand Rooftop Bar
★ 4.30$$Indoor
livelysocial
4
Monarch Rooftop
★ 4.10$$$Indoor
livelysocial
5
Cloud Social Rooftop Bar
★ 3.9712 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial

NoMad5 spots

1
Rooftop Bars NYC
★ 4.60$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
★ 4.30$$Indoor/Outdoor
livelysocial
3
Simona Rooftop
★ 4.211 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
4
AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria
★ 4.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
5
Nubeluz Rooftop bar
★ 3.20$$Indoor
livelysocial

SoHo5 spots

1
Bar Hugo Rooftop
★ 4.3395 reviews$$$Indoor/Outdoor
livelysocial
2
ART SoHo - Soho Rooftop Bars, NYC (Arlo Soho)
★ 4.3702 reviews$$$Indoor
livelysocial
3
Azul on the Rooftop
★ 4.0298 reviews$$$Indoor/Outdoor
livelysocial
4
JIMMY
★ 3.91,194 reviews$$$Indoor
livelysocial
5
The Rooftop at The Manner
★ 3.80$$Indoor
livelysocial

Lower East Side5 spots

1
Bar Tetto
★ 4.319 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
The Bowery Rooftop
★ 4.10$$Indoor
livelysocial
3
The Delancey Rooftop
★ 4.02,251 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
4
CitizensM Hotel Rooftop Bowery
★ 4.01 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial
5
THE ROOF
★ 3.80$$Indoor
livelysocial

Times Square4 spots

1
msocial Rooftop
★ 4.50$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
St. Cloud Rooftop
★ 4.30$$Indoor
livelysocial
3
Bar 54
★ 4.20$$Indoor
livelysocial
4
Haven Rooftop
★ 4.00$$Indoor
livelysocial

Financial District3 spots

1
Saga
★ 4.40$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Highwater Rooftop
★ 4.30$Indoor
livelysocial
3
The Rooftop at Club Quarters World Trade Center
★ 4.0160 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial

Murray Hill2 spots

1
roof at 66 Park
★ 4.60$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
Artie's Backroom & Rooftop
★ 3.91,132 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial

Hudson Yards2 spots

1
ART Midtown - Rooftop Bars Midtown, NYC (Arlo Midtown)
★ 4.60$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
Electric Lemon
★ 4.10$$$Indoor
livelysocial

Chinatown2 spots

1
The Crown
★ 4.40$$Indoor
livelysocial
2
Rooftop93
★ 4.20$$$Indoor
livelysocial

Meatpacking District1 spots

1
Rory's Rooftop
★ 4.956 reviews$$$Indoor
rooftoptrendyupscale

Hell's Kitchen1 spots

1
Cantina Rooftop
★ 4.40$$Indoor
livelysocial

Upper West Side1 spots

1
The Empire Rooftop
★ 4.30$$$Indoor
livelysocial

Central Park1 spots

1
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
★ 4.1119 reviews$$Indoor
livelysocial

East Village1 spots

1
The Ready Cantina
★ 3.70$$Indoor
livelysocial

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Midtown6 spotsKoreatown5 spotsNoMad5 spotsSoHo5 spotsLower East Side5 spotsTimes Square4 spotsFinancial District3 spotsMurray Hill2 spotsHudson Yards2 spotsChinatown2 spots

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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, cozy. 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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