Looking to host an elevated and truly special event in NYC? Look no more! We will guide you to the best rooftops venues in the city, perfect for both private & corporate events.
Rooftop events create a truly memorable atmosphere above the regular life below, blending lovely views, fresh air and a sense of exclusivity.
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Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.
Setting: Perched on the 16th floor of Ink 48 Hotel, Hudson VU Rooftop is an elegant and upscale rooftop lounge at classic NYC rooftop space. Floating above the vibrant streets of Hell’s Kitchen, the spacious and chic rooftop blends a warm interior lounge with a beautiful open-air terrace. Among comfy sofas, a reflecting pool and fire pits, you are surrounded with amazing 360° views over the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River.
Why Book: With a prime and elevated position in the heart of the city, Hudson VU provides the perfect setting for both intimate gatherings and grand events. You can reserve the full venue for a complete 360° experience, or parts of it, including the Midtown VU, the Uptown VU or the Sunroom.
Setting: Floating 33 floors above the bustle of Times Square, Voco Roofbar delivers an upscale rooftop retreat in the heart of NYC. Set on top of voco Times Square - Broadway, and created by Carnegie Hospitality, the 2,400 sq. ft. rooftop seamlessly blends a chic interior lounge with al fresco terrace seating. Up here, you are surrounded with vistas of Midtown Manhattan’s glittering skyline, creating a memorable backdrop for both sunset sips and nighttime celebrations. And the retractable roof ensures the views are available no matter the season.
Why Book: Located in the heart of Times Square, steps from Broadway, Voco Roofbar really holds a prime location for unforgettable and sky-high celebrations in the heart of the city. Enjoy stacked bites, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere, ideal for anything from private dinners to corporate events.
Setting: Steps from the Hudson River in Red Hook, Brooklyn Crab invites to a unique and tri-level seafood haven. Featuring an interior Main Bar, the allure here is the sprawling selection of outdoor spaces, including a Beer Garden with mini golf, the Below Deck Bar, the second floor waterfront Patio, and most elevated, the breezy and vibrant Roofdeck. From the outdoor decks you get beautiful 360° views of Lower Manhattan, the Harbor and the river.
Why Book: With such a large space, Brooklyn Crab are able to accommodate groups of various sizes. Filled with a vibrant, coastal, colorful and fun atmosphere, this is a prime spot for events with charm, from weddings and corporate gatherings, to parties with scenic views of the New York Harbor.
Setting: Dear Irving on Hudson is a very stylish, multi-level rooftop & cocktail bar, located on the 40th and 41st floor of Aliz Hotel Times Square. With an indoor lounge, dressed in a 1960s James Bond decor, and a lovely open-air terrace, the rooftop bar offers sweeping 360° views of the Manhattan skyline. Both from the terrace and through the panoramic windows.
Why Book: With a Sunset and Sunrise Room on both the 40th and 41st floor (all including balcony), the sleek Dear Irving on Hudson is a prime choice for high-end private gatherings that need a dramatic skyline setting and a polished cocktail-service format.
Setting: Perched on top of the lovely Park South Hotel, nestled in Manhattan’s Rose Hill neighborhood just steps from NoMad, Rosehill Rooftop offers a luxe, lush and elevated NYC rooftop experience, inspired by the 1970s. Highly charming, lush and industrial-chic, the beautiful and multi-level terrace comes surrounded with a spectacular and unobstructed view of the NYC skyline.
Why Book: A public hot-spot during summer, but Rosehill has weather-ready layouts for year-round events. Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, and with a highly personalized approach to every event, here you can host everything from intimate milestones to dynamic corporate functions.
Setting: Bar SixtyFive is the the stylish rooftop bar and lounge to the classic and luxurious Rainbow Room restaurant. Perched 65 floors above Rockefeller Center, the venue features the highest outdoor terrace bar in NYC. No surprise, the views you get from up here are simply breathtaking. The panoramics include sights like the Empire State Buildning, Downtown Manhattan, the Hudson River and New Jersey.
Why Book: Highly exclusive, Bar SixtyFive is only available for private events, where every moment is elevated by breathtaking skyline views. So for a truly memorable and special event out of the ordinary, this is it. Be that a wedding ceremony, a cocktail reception, or dinner and dancing with dazzling sunset views.
Setting: Perched on the 20th floor of the Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center in Mahattan's Financial District you find One40 Rooftop, an upscale and refined rooftop restaurant & bar, where unity, flavor, and skyline views converge. Part dramatic, elegant and spacious interior dining room and bar, and part breezy open-air terrace, here you are surrounded by the majestic Downtown skyscrapers, and can also get a glimpse of the Hudson River.
Why Book: Featuring multiple event spaces, including an open-air rooftop terrace, a stylish main dining area, and an exclusive outdoor space, One40 Rooftop is a prime spot for both celebrations and corporate events. A stylish oasis above the Financial District, serving skyline views and a menu designed for connection, the venue promises refined and memomrable gatherings.
Setting: Perched on top of Hotel Hendricks in the heart of Midtown South, Daintree Rooftop & Lounge reimagines the NYC rooftop bar scene from an Aussie point-of-view. Mixing a stylish and lush indoor lounge, that feels very much outdoors, with a spacious rooftop terrace, here you are surrounded with amazing views over the Manhattan skyline.
Why Book: Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Daintree offers multiple private configurations ideal for a wide range of occasions. Offering both a sophisticated indoor area and a breathtaking outdoor terrace, you can book it for a meeting, cocktail party, seated dinner, or full buyout.
Setting: Gansevoort Rooftop is unique within the Meatpacking District bars. It’s an escape for hotel guests and downtown locals, located on top of the lovely Gansevoort Meatpacking. The rooftop boasts with a heated rooftop pool, an indoor / outdoor lounge with modern decor, and amazing 360° views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.
Why Book: With several spaces, including Eden, The Loft, The North Terrace, and Rooftop Pool, Gansevoort rooftop is great for upscale corporate events, brand activations, and receptions. Make it a summer affair by the pool, with cabanas and sunset views, or an intimate evening on the all-season terrace.
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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