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The best rooftop bars are open all year round- indoor seating, bubble booths and outdoor heating.  Get the best view of Manhattan all year round!

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar – Iconic Heated Rooftop & Igloos  1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
The classic NYC rooftop experience — with heated igloos and plenty of outdoor heaters during winter so you can sip cocktails with views of the Empire State Building
Vibe: Lively, popular with locals, visitors
Best For: Group outings, photos, classic NYC views
Website: http://www.230-fifth.com/

Refinery Rooftop – Cozy Heated Terrace 63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Stylish rooftop with a retractable glass roof and heaters, making it comfy during winter nights — paired with seasonal cocktail specials.
Vibe: Industrial-chic, relaxed
Best For: After-dinner drinks near Bryant Park
Website: https://refineryrooftop.com

The Skylark – Panoramic Views with Cozy Indoor Space 200 W 39th St, Fl 30,
High above Times Square with floor-to-ceiling windows and heated indoor space — excellent for winter cocktails overlooking the skyline. Sophisticated, scenic
Best For: Date nights or sunset views
Website: http://theskylarknyc.com

Ophelia – Elegant Midtown Lounging 3 Mitchell Pl, Fl 26, New York, NY 10017
A chic rooftop lounge that feels like a winter snow globe with seasonal decor and wraparound city views — great if you want an intimate winter rooftop vibe. Romantic, upscale. Celebratory evenings or cozy vibes
Website: http://opheliany.com

Sandbar Rooftop – Year-Round Sky Lounge  152 W 26th St, A relaxed rooftop with a retractable roof and indoor/outdoor spaces, making it comfortable year-round — perfect for winter escapism with skyline views.
Vibe: Beachy yet urban
Best For: Casual drinks with a view
Website: https://sandbarrooftop.com/

Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar – Stylish Midtown Views 310 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
Classy rooftop with creative cocktails and skyline panoramas — a cozy option with heated indoor areas ideal in winter.
Vibe: Stylish, bustling
Best For: Photo ops and cocktails before dinner
Website: http://www.dearirving.com

Highwater Rooftop – 120 Water St., New York, NY 10005 Sleek Financial District rooftop with dramatic city views over the skyscrapers. Indoor-outdoor mix works well in cooler weather.

The Roof at the Public Hotel  -215 Chrystie Street – The Roof is a vibrant and energetic bar that appears to be floating in the sky.  The spectacular outdoor landscaped terrace offers a jaw-dropping 360-degree panoramic view of the city

More Great Options

Bar Cima
Midtown West / Times Square — 30 West 39th St, New York, NY 10036
https://www.barcimanyc.com

CloudM Rooftop Bar
Times Square — 145 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
https://www.hotelsone.com/new-york-hotels-us/citizenm-new-york-bowery.html

Hide Rooftop
Financial District — 24 John Street, New York, NY 10038
https://www.hiderooftop.com

Hudson VU
Hell’s Kitchen — 653 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036
https://www.hudsonvunyc.com/

Le Jardin Rooftop
Midtown / Central Park South — 120 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
https://www.lejardin57.com/

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Midtown / Times Square — 485 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
https://moxytimessquare.com/dining/magic-hour-rooftop-bar-lounge/

Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton
NoMad — 25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/nomad/dining/nubeluz

Overstory
Financial District — 70 Pine St, New York, NY 10005
https://www.overstory-nyc.com

Refinery Rooftop
Midtown / Bryant Park — 63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
https://www.refineryrooftop.com

Valerie
Midtown East — 45 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
https://www.valerienewyorkcity.com

Westlight
Williamsburg (Manhattan skyline views) — 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
https://www.westlightnyc.com

Rooftop93 – 93 Bowery – 18th floor Rooftop93 Bar & Lounge is a premier nightlife destination located in the heart of downtown Manhattan. Perched at the top two floors of the award-winning Wyndham Garden Chinatown, our stunning location captivates a breathtaking view of the northern skyline and the downtown landscape of New York

Vintage Green  303 Lexington Ave (at 37th Street)  Highly rated Midtown spot with skyline views and a cozy atmosphere — a bit more casual but excellent for winter hangouts.

St. Cloud Rooftop  6 Times Square, 17th Floor, 
New York, NY 10036 Named for the original late 19th-century hotel located at this very site, St. Cloud is the ultimate rooftop bar experience in the heart of the city. With stylish indoor and outdoor seating, a wrap-around terrace with lush, living garden walls, inventive cocktails, craft beers, seasonally-inspired small plates, and a very picturesque view of downtown Manhattan, St. Cloud, open daily, is the ultimate sipping sanctuary in the sky.

Haven Rooftop: 132 West 47th Street
When you are looking for the best rooftop in New York City, you should always think of Haven. Located on top of the Sanctuary Hotel in New York City’s world-class Theater District, just steps away from Times Square, Haven Rooftop offers delicious American cuisine with a twist and tasty handcrafted cocktails in the perfect New York City rooftop setting.