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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.
Vibe: 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.
Vibe: Romantic, upscale
Best For: Celebratory evenings or cozy vibes
Website: http://opheliany.com

Sandbar Rooftop – Year-Round Sky Lounge  152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
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

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