Bar New York : les rooftops bar
The rooftops bar… Here is a place that will give you an incredible experience! Open sky bar and fitted out on the roofs of buildings or hotels, rooftops are the ideal place to sip a drink in a friendly atmosphere while enjoyinga breathtaking view of the city. Here is a selection of the best rooftops in New York.
The 230 Fifth
A must-see and very popular with tourists, 230 Fifth is located near the Flatiron Building (230 Fifth Avenue). This rooftop offers you an incredible landscape and delicious cocktails. Once you arrive, take the elevator and go up to the top floor. You will access the Penthouse Lounge, a huge lounge, bright and offering a magnificent view of Manhattan. And for more sensations, take the stairs to access the Rooftop Garden, a spacious space where a breathtaking view awaits you! From the terrace, you can therefore enjoy a view of Manhattan, Downtown and if the weather is clear, the Statue of Liberty can also be seen!
The 230 Fifth is an ideal place to rest during the day and to spend a 100% New York evening! Here you can eat and drink while taking in the view with the Empire State Building as a backdrop.
Practical information about this rooftop:
- Correct dress is required.
- After midnight, the rooftop is no longer used to eat, but the bar remains open.
- After 2 a.m., it will be impossible to enter.
- The 230 Fifth is open all year round regardless of the weather.
The 1 Rooftop
On the 10th floor of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201), 1 Rooftop offers a beautiful view of the Financial District, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and the famous skyline. The landscape is therefore impressive !
On site, you can have a drink, eat and drink. beautiful pictures of the landscape in front of you.
The 1 Rooftop is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The POD 39
On the 17th floor of the POD39 hotel, POD 39 is a another interesting rooftop which offers you to relax in a relaxed atmosphere.
With its arcades and red brick walls, POD 39 (his article is here) will not fail to amaze you and its view of Lower Manhattan with the Empire State Building right in front will charm you.
The POD 39 is therefore a pleasant rooftop and in addition, there are few tourists, which allows you to enjoy your moment quietly.
POD 39 is located near Times Square. Its address is: 145 E 39th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Upstairs at the Kimberly
This rooftop is located on the roofs of the Kimberley Hotel and from its terrace, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city and in particular of the Chrysler Building. Open summer and winter, the Upstairs at the Kimberly offers a covered area in case of rain; whatever the weather, you can have a good time on the roofs of this hotel!
Fancy a drink or something to eat? Note that this rooftop opens from 17 p.m. Monday to Friday and 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Its address is: 145 E 50th Street, New York, NY 10022.
The Sky Rooms
In Manhattan, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel is home to an incredible place: the Sky Room, a rooftop located on the 34th floor that offers a 360 ° view of Manhattan. From the north terrace, the cityscape is in the spotlight and from the south terrace, the Empire State Building can be seen in particular. The Sky Room is therefore a pleasant place to have a drink and be amazed!
Compound several bars located on different floors, do not hesitate to take a little tour and enjoy each view offered by the levels. But don't forget to dress well, because like all other rooftops, the Sky Room requires a Proper dress.
The Sky Room is located: 330 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 17 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 17 p.m. to 4 a.m. On Sunday and Monday, the establishment remains closed.
As you can imagine, this list of rooftops is far from complete. New York concentrates a multitude of them and others like The Press Lounge or the Spyglass Rooftop Bar are also among the must-see rooftop bars of the Big Apple where you will be sure to have a great time. So, don't hesitate to test them!
The best wine bars in the Big Apple
Do you like good wines? Are you a fan of great wines? Head to one of New York's wine bars to taste them! Here are some five to test and where you will be sure to have a wide choice of wines!
Corkbuzz
It is a very beautiful place and as soon as you arrive you will be immersed in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Some elements also recall the origins of the place: this bar was opened in a former food factory; spots or even floors made of concrete can in particular be seen.
As for the menu, it is varied and the wine glasses are perfectly aligned behind the counter. Some good wines are also refrigerated so that you can appreciate their freshness when served.
If you wish, you can order a glass of wine with a plate of cold cuts or something else if you are feeling peckish.
Corkbuzz is located: 13 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003 and it is open Monday through Thursday 16pm to 00am and Friday through Sunday 00pm to 16am.
Racines NY
Located in the TriBeCa district, Racines NY is a benchmark wine bar.
The dishes are prepared by the French chef Frédéric Duca and if you want information on wine, the team will be able to inform you and advise you. At Racines NY, you will have the choice between small and large wines, but also wines from all walks of life. Here, you will be spoiled for choice and you can bring to your palate a great diversity!
The address of this wine bar is: 94 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 and its opening hours are: Monday to Saturday 17pm to 1am. On Sundays, the establishment remains closed.
The ten bells
Now head to the Lower East Side with The Ten Bells wine bar, a charming establishment with a cozy atmosphere which offers a varied menu with many choices of French wines: white, red, rosé ... you will have a lot of choice! Portuguese, Spanish and Italian wines are also on the menu if you want to taste them elsewhere.
As for the dishes, you can order cold meats, fish, cheese… to accompany your drink.
Want to spend some time at The Ten Bells? Meet at 247 Broome Street between 17 p.m. and 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and between 15 p.m. and 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Aldo Sohn Wine Bar
Run by Aldo Sohn, the world's best sommelier in 2008, this wine bar is a warm place where a contemporary bar and works of art go hand in hand. A centrally located sofa also offers friendly space. The room is therefore well organized and everything is thought out so that you feel at your ease.
For its menu, the Aldo Sohn Wine Bar offers wines from all over the world and the glasses and the bottles lined up will captivate you.
Aldo Sohn Wine Bar is therefore a place where you will be sure to spend a great time and if you are hungry, salads, cheeses or even sandwiches are available.
Open Monday to Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 14:30 p.m., then 16:30 p.m. to 23:30 p.m. (00 a.m. Friday), the address of this establishment is: 00 W 151st St, New York, NY 51.
Terroir
Very popular in New York, Terroir establishments offer a well-stocked wine list and a selection from the four corners of the world: French, Californian and Italian wines are displayed in particular as well as digestives and champagnes.
In addition to these drinks, Terroir establishments also offer dishes (cheeses, cold meats, etc.).
Located in the TriBeCa district and on the High Line, here are their respective addresses and opening hours:
- TriBeCa: 24 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013. It opens daily at 16 pm and closes at 00 am Monday and Tuesday, 00 am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 1 pm Sunday.
- High Line: 450 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011. It is open Monday through Sunday from 12pm to 21pm.
The atypical bars of New York
How about spending an evening in an unusual New York bar? Original and atypical places, these establishments will allow you to spend an unforgettable moment !
L'Apotheke
In addition to being unusual, this establishment is also a bar secret. Why secret? Because it is hidden in a discreet corner of Chinatown and to find it, you have to know that it exists. Indeed, no indication mentions its presence; only one sign with a flask will give you a clue. And to make the game last, some evenings you won't be able to enter without a password. So it's up to you to find it!
If you have the chance to get inside the Apotheke, you will find yourself in the heart of a original decoration. The cocktails offered would even have medicinal virtues… It's up to you to taste and judge for yourself!
Want to unravel the mysteries of the Apotheke? Here is its address: 9 Doyers St # 1, New York, NY 10013. It is open daily from 18:30 pm to 2 am and Sunday from 20 pm to 2 am.
Please Don't Tell
Please Don't Tell or PDT, here is an evocative name that directly announces the tone! Hard to find, this establishment is located behind the front of a snack bar. To enter the PDT you will need to go through a phone booth, pick up the phone, dial a number and wait for the booth to pivot to enter the bar. Original, don't you think?
Inside, you will be at the heart of a vintage and retro atmosphere and dark bar will impress you!
The address of this bar is: 113 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009. It is open every day from 18 pm to 2 am (except Friday and Saturday when it closes at 3 am).
Fig 19
Located in the Lower East Side neighborhood, Fig 19 is a a speakeasy who is hiding at the back of an art gallery. This kind of establishment illegally sold alcohol during the prohibition period and today Fig 19 follows the same concept. It's also hard to believe that a bar is hiding behind an art gallery, and yet!
If you want to enter, you will need negotiate with the vigil who will pretend to know nothing. But don't be discouraged by his reaction!
Once "accepted" you will have to walk through an art gallery in order to enter the bar.
This New York bar is located at 131 Chrystie Street and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 18 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursday to Saturday from 20 p.m. to 4 a.m.
The bath
Here is an unusual bar that offers you sip a drink in a jacuzzi while enjoying a magnificent view of New York. Located on the terrace of "The Standard" hotel (848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014), this bar - discotheque promises to make you live an unforgettable moment!
If you forgot your swimsuit, don't panic! The bar will provide you with one. If you wish, you can also relax on the sofas while listening to music and for the most greedy, pancakes are on the menu!
Want to test it? It is open on Monday from 16 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday to Thursday from 00 p.m. to 00 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 16 p.m. to 4 a.m. and Sunday from 14 p.m. to 4 a.m.
With this selection of bars, you now know where to go to have a good time!
