In search of the best views of New York, it’s not at all necessary to wait a huge queue and pay for entry to the Empire State Building or the Rockefeller Center. A much more pleasant way is to relax in a comfortable armchair with a glass of designer cocktail and enjoy the panorama of the most fashionable city in one of its numerous lounge bars. These places are very popular not only among travelers, but also among the New Yorkers themselves, because they literally elevate them over the usual noise and bustle of a huge city.
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Salon de Ning at the Peninsula
(photo by djibx)
Located on the 23rd floor of the Peninsula New York, Salon de Ning is a luxurious VIP-lounge. In addition to the main bar, decorated in the style of Chinese Art Deco, there are two fairly large terraces with a breathtaking view of 5th Avenue.
In summer, the local atmosphere is more like a beach club at some fashionable resort than the bar in very heart of the metropolis. In the heat, you should try the tropical mix of rum, coconut milk and cinnamon, in colder time – white chocolate liqueur or martini with tiramisu. On Sundays, an excellent brunch is served there. The price for 3 meals is only $45.
Address: 700 5th Ave, New York, NY
Bookmarks
(photo by Clay Hensley)
Fireplace, cozy sofas and small size give this bar, which is situated on the 14th floor of the Library Hotel, an atmosphere of extraordinary comfort and contribute to sincere conversations about beauty.
Even if you’re not ready to quote Poe or Steinbeck, such author’s cocktails as the Great Gatsby, Capote or Hemingway will help you join the literary topic. The ideal and most harmonious addition to the intellectual atmosphere of Bookmarks will be a great view of Madison Avenue and the New York State Library.
Address: 299 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Top of the Strand
A unique construction of the sliding roof of Top of the Strand allows everyone to enjoy views of the Empire State Building and the New York skyline all year round.
Linda Marks, the restaurant’s art director put her soul into the design of the bar: thanks to her, cozy banquettes, vintage magazines on the walls and a real tropical garden in the center of the hall appeared there.
It’s better to come there in the late afternoon to watch the sunset behind the silhouettes of the skyscrapers. An ideal companion for this activity will be the Eternal Summer cocktail made of rye, amaretto and strawberry jam.
Address: 33 W 37th St, New York, NY
Gallow Green
(photo by Dan Dickinson)
Gallow Green is placed on the roof of the abandoned McKittrick Hotel, which is now the backdrop for Sleep No More interactive show.
Like the performance itself, the rooftop bar perfectly copes with its task of moving visitors to another world and another time.
Overgrown with greenery, a garden with antique wooden benches is named after a field in Scotland, where witches were executed in the middle Ages.
After entering the restaurant, you may feel as if you’re at a garden party somewhere on an abandoned farm. The best places in the bar are inside the elegantly destroyed railway car.
Address: 542 W 27th St, New York, NY
230 Fifth Bar
(photo by Rooftop NYC)
Who would have guessed that this roof of a rather dull office building would one day become one of the most popular party places in New York? 230 Fifth Bar is the largest rooftop terrace of the city – it covers the area of 743 square meters and is fully capable to accommodate about 500 people at once.
The interior is quite simple, but homely: wooden long tables and benches make this place more like a beer-garden, than a lounge restaurant. The menu is also with no frills: standard cocktails, beer, burgers and schnitzels. The view from the terrace of the city can envy many competitors. You can enjoy it all year round: in the winter there are heaters, and visitors are given cozy red blankets.
Address: 230 5th Ave, New York, NY
Pod 39
(photo by Suiteness.com)
A fairly simple hotel Pod39 has a real trump card on the roof – a cozy terrace on the 17th floor with dim lights, original red brick vaults built in 1917 and unforgettable views of Midtown and the Empire State Building.
Bright colors in the interior design and Mexican accents in food and drinks attract young and knowledgeable audiences in good places. The prices here are quite affordable, and the photos and reviews about this place on the most respected sites speak for themselves.
Address: 145 E 39th St, New York, NY
The Delancey
Palm trees, waterfalls, lakes with exotic fish, and all this is in the center of New York! On the roof of the three-story Delancey Club you’ll find a real oasis in the middle of a big city.
Here you can catch a cinematic view of the Williamsburg Bridge, relax from the noise of the metropolis, as well as enjoy excellent ice cocktails and special promotions.
Address: 168 Delancey St, New York, NY