18 Best Rooftop Bars in New York City

"As the name suggests, the bar situated on the 18th floor of the Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel boasts panoramic views of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Open Wednesday through Sunday, you can enjoy rain or shine thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor terrace. Being a new kid on the block attracts the local Cornell students, as well as folks from the outer boroughs anxious to make the trek to the happening spot. With a rotating space, the bar staff has ample room to roam about the cabin and make sure all parties are accounted for. If you want a different vantage point of the city, it's worth the trek. Heads up: there’s a dress code, so act accordingly." - Abbe Baker, Carey Jones