An upscale rooftop bar in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, suggest it for a few friends, and single out the drinks.
44 rated rooftop bars
Best Rooftop Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best rooftop bars across 15 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 44 rated rooftop bars in Manhattan, spread over 15 neighborhoods. Rory's Rooftop in Meatpacking District leads the list with a 4.9-star rating from 56 reviews, and Midtown has the most to choose from (6).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include social, lively, rooftop, intimate, and lounge. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Rooftop Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 Hudson Yards
ART Midtown - Rooftop Bars Midtown, NYC (Arlo Midtown)
4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
- Casual
Rank 3 A mid-priced rooftop bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers describe a high-energy crowd, suggest it for a date, and mention coming with a large group.
Rank 4 A mid-priced rooftop bar in NoMad. Reviewers like being outdoors here, mention evenings here, and describe a high-energy crowd.
Rank 5 An upscale rooftop bar in SoHo. Reviewers mention the outdoor space and praise the service.
Rank 6 An upscale rooftop bar in Koreatown. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, single out the drinks, and come for happy hour.
Rank 7 A high-end rooftop bar in Midtown. Reviewers like being outdoors here, mention evenings here, and come for the drinks.
Rank 8 An upscale rooftop bar in SoHo. Reviewers like being outdoors here, single out the seafood, and mention friendly service. Known for its handcrafted cocktails.
Rank 9 A budget-friendly rooftop bar in the Financial District. Reviewers like being outdoors here, come for happy hour, and mention coming with a large group. Known for its Espresso Martinis.
Rank 10 A mid-priced rooftop bar in Midtown. Reviewers like being outdoors here, praise the service, and suggest it for a date, though some mention slow or uneven service.
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Exciting
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
Rank 6 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
NoMad
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Casual
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
SoHo
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Modern
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
- Vintage
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Koreatown
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Lower East Side
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
Times Square
4 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Financial District
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Rooftop
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- 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
Central Park
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best rooftop bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top rooftop bars on Moodap are Rory's Rooftop in Meatpacking District (4.9 stars), ART Midtown - Rooftop Bars Midtown, NYC (Arlo Midtown) in Hudson Yards (4.6 stars) and Cantina Rooftop in Hell's Kitchen (4.4 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most rooftop bars?
Midtown has the most, with 6, followed by Lower East Side (5) and NoMad (5).
Where can I find affordable rooftop bars in Manhattan?
1 of the 44 rooftop bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is Highwater Rooftop in Financial District.
How does Moodap rank rooftop bars?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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