Monarch Rooftop

This place is awesome! The bartenders Mike and Liz were excellent. Good bites, great drinks, fun atmosphere and music, scenic views. I came back every night the entire week I stayed here.

If you cant seduce someone here, then it is never gonna happen ! A lot of rooftop lounge/bars in NY but none like Monarch. Upscale penthouse vibes mixed with nightlife. Love the indoor/outdoor option - sip cocktails under the stars or keep cozy inside. Effortlessly cool with no attitude —this is "rooftop" done right. 🍸

Had an amazing evening at Monarch Rooftop! The atmosphere here is truly something special — stylish, vibrant, and perfect for a night out in the city. The rooftop view is stunning, especially during golden hour and after sunset when the city lights come alive. It’s a great spot for both casual drinks and more dressed-up occasions. The cocktails were excellent — well-crafted and balanced. I ordered a few signature drinks and was impressed by the presentation and flavor. They also offer a good selection of wine and spirits. The vibe was energetic without being too loud, and the music added to the overall ambiance without overpowering conversations. The service was friendly and attentive, even though the place was busy. Staff made sure we were comfortable, and everything was brought out in a timely manner. There’s a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, but I highly recommend grabbing a spot outside if the weather’s good. Whether you’re visiting NYC or live here and want a chic rooftop experience with great drinks and views, Monarch Rooftop is definitely worth it. I’ll be back for sure!

Outstanding experience, my girlfriend and I went twice during our 5 day visit and both experiences were wonderful, the atmosphere is comfy and gorgeous during the day and at night it’s a great place to experience the lights of the city. The fries we ordered were okay, could use a bit more flavour but that’s the only complaint I’d have. A little pricy but it’s worth it.

Had my birthday here last night. The managers were very helpful in every way to help accommodate a big party. Our server JOCELYN was an absolute sweetheart! She ran the show so seamlessly. I would 100% recommend this place for birthdays and celebrations.

Loved the ambiance at Monarch Rooftop and what an incredible view of the Empire State Building! 😍 The service was fantastic, and a big high five to Joslyn, who was attentive and smiling all evening. We reserved a table for eight, and the entire night was an absolute blast. Perfect spot for great vibes, views, and celebration!

We hosted an alumni reunion happy hour at Monarch Rooftop this past June, and from start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The service was impeccable. Liz, our waitress, went above and beyond to take care of us throughout the evening. Our guests, including the dean of the school, were thoroughly impressed with how everything turned out. There was an abundance of delicious food and drinks all night, and the atmosphere was lively yet comfortable. Everyone left feeling satisfied and already talking about returning. Monarch Rooftop truly helped make our event memorable!

Monarch Rooftop Lounge is a small but beautiful lounge bar with an open terrace in Midtown Manhattan, offering a stunning, postcard perfect view of the Empire State Building from very close, especially magical at night. The vibe is chill, friendly, and unpretentious, with guests casually enjoying their drinks and the skyline in a relaxed, social setting with a fine music selection as a soundtrack. Overall the place is not too big but this makes it perfect for a great night out with friends or a proper date. We dropped in without a reservation and were welcomed with no hassle. The cocktails (especially the “Summer In A Sip”) and wine were on point, and the baristas were fast and courteous, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Monarch is a solid pick for a breezy rooftop night out with stunning views of the city buildings and fascinating lights. Prices are in line with New York City’s rooftop bars. Definitely one of the best rooftop views and cool atmosphere! Will be back again!

Came to the Monarch Rooftop with coworkers on a Friday night hoping to vent and dish all the work gossip! Haha we wanted somewhere with nice views, and a fun vibe along with a cocktail list. Well we got it all. We ordered a bunch since we were a group of 8 and they only offer small plates. We went with the chips & guac, Thai chili wings, truffle fries and margherita pizza. The guac was excellent!! I didn't love the pizza - it was a little lackluster. The cocktails were on point and the service was very attentive! My only gripe was that we sat right in front of the DJ and for a table of 8, we had two small end tables for all our food/drinks. Made it hard to have conversation and there wasn't a lot of room. I would definitely come back during the summer in hopes of a sunset view but with a smaller group!

This rooftop bar is really about the view. You have to go outside to enjoy the Empire State building. They do have a covered patio on the inside, which makes it very nice for the cold winter months. The service Is non-existence. We got up to retrieve the person that was supposed to be helping us twice And no, it wasn't busy. We were there on a Tuesday night. This is really a younger type of a crowd sure that it gets pretty crazy on the weekends

This place was excellent. I brought a group of clients visiting from Europe, hoping to impress -- and this place absolutely delivered. The service, quality, and ambiance all hit the right marks. We especially enjoyed the Signature Beef Sliders, and every dish arrived just as requested. Since our guests preferred a European-style dining experience with smaller shared plates, we ordered several dishes and had them served staggered for sharing -- it worked out perfectly. Our drinks service was seamless -- our waitress stayed attentive throughout the evening, refreshing glasses and bringing new bottles of wine right on cue. An exceptional experience overall.

We celebrated my sister's birthday here on Saturday 11/22. Our server was on top of it! She was amazing. Drinks were delicious. The view was spectacular. Ambiance was nice and the DJ was on a good one! We had such an amazing time. This place will be saved to my NY trip itinerary for next time. Cannot wait to visit again.

Another rooftop checked off my list, which I will visit again. Had a great time, and our server was awesome. Food and drinks were good; if you like your drinks strong, this is the spot. Great views of the Empire State; recommend going late so you can see the light show at midnight. Get a reservation so you can get a table. They also have a dance floor by the bar area, and the DJ was playing a good mix of music, which I was bumping to. The downside, hence the four stars, is after 10PM if I recall was the kitchen is closed, so only drinks are available. Overall had a great time and will drop by again.

Rooftop bar with an indoor and outdoor part - the staff wandered by periodically to help the group with more drink/food orders, but took a while between the rounds. Very small tables to put food and drink on, almost like little round stools to sit or put food on... which led to a broken glass and someone came over to clean it up immediately. On a nice day, good view of the Empire State. Some of the drinks were less than exciting, but they did give the birthday girl a free glass of champagne! Sofa wasn't too comfortable nor the little round seats with no backs. Dress code a touch on the more formal side according to reviews, but there were guys there with shorts and boat shoes... you get checked at the door for ID and then up an elevator with a guy using a security card (the rest of the building is a hotel).

Came here for the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade with our kids. It was so worth it! Goodie bags for the kids, way too much fun, playing bingo, more than enough food, fantastic drinks, and the staff is unbelievable. Really can't recommend spending your Thanksgiving morning. Any better way. The views are perfect too.

My friend suggested this place to meet up, but little did I know I already had it bookmarked! We walked in and the elevator was broken/not working so we had to wait for the hotel elevator to go to the rooftop. A sign would've been nice, but instead we had to ask the hostess how to get to the rooftop. Luckily we walked in and was able to get a sofa lounge table outside! No standing tables for us and the weather was perfect! A little breeze here and there and they had umbrellas for shade which actually worked so the sun wasn't blinding us. Lots of seating inside and outside! The menu is your typical rooftop bar, but they had astrological margaritas! I thought that was so cool considering I wanted to go to astrological bar in Brooklyn the previous day. Unfortunately, I don't like tequila so I didn't partake. I got both the spritz - passion fruit spritz & peach spritz. They were both refreshing as they sound! The main reason why I'm giving this rooftop bar a 5 star is the view. Absolutely stunning view of the Empire State building. I did wish we went at night, but our schedule did not permit. I was still content with what we got. They were playing house music, so this place was exactly my vibe. This was the perfect little wind down in the midst of our touristy day before we continued the night with even more touristy excursions. I loved this place so much, I recommended it to 2 of my other friends and they loved it just as much!

A gorgeous rooftop bar. Visited in March so the greenhouse is still up, they take it down in May when the weather gets better. Weather was around 50 but it was HOT and bright in the greenhouse. Make sure to bring shades. Waitstaff was very attentive and encourages you to walk around the venue to enjoy the view. We ordered: Margarita (3.5/5) - strong but flavorful Boneless buffalo wings (5/5) - a nice thick crispy layer and meaty bites. Coated in just the right amount of sauce. Exactly what you want in a buffalo bite. Monarch Beef Sliders (5/5) - oh my my these sliders were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Comes in three and sadly I had to share. Highly recommend if you want good views of the city and to visit a nice elevated rooftop bar.

We only came for drinks we stayed for the view and vibe. The ambiance, people, everything! New York has that special vibe! Nothing can be wrong we you are sipping tequila while you have Empire State in front of you.

Great location! The rooftop has very cute decor and vibes! I have been a few times and every time it's a good time! You can have a beautiful view of the Empire State Building! They have great cocktails and some good food as well! Shaylne was great!

Excellent spot foot a drink after a long work day to unwind. Best to come with a companion. The Ambiance is even better than I remember and the service is great. The food bites were good and there was a great selection of items to choose from. The tequila drinks that were made for me initially was weak. I had to change drink options and went with the old fashioned to get a buzz going ...

09/20/2024 Greetings and Salutations Attended a birthday happy hour. As with prime time things can be busy. With that said ordering and receiving food and drinks a bit delayed. However, great views of Empire State Building. Bar bites exactly that..bites as compared to other bar bites. They however were tasty. If looking for a cool chic rooftop with nice views check them out.

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Came for a work event. Great view of the city during sunset. Service was excellent, the waitresses were constantly taking orders. Drinks tastes good too.

Bartenders were weird. They blatantly ignored me and my friend we were trying to order a drinking, so the other bartender and they gave us a funny look. Other than that the view is nice and music was good and we had a good time dancing. Just didn't appreciate the first part and don't understand why we received it.

Such a cute spot for sunset drinks. Beautiful view of the Empire State and city. Long list of fun drinks to choose from. Apparently, a popular spot for proposals as well lol. Would def come back!

I stayed at this hotel and it was like night and day when I went to the rooftop . It was a beautiful scene I can see the Empire State Building from the rooftop. The only problem for me was that when we asked for the attire they said business casual no sneakers or shorts . So we got dressed up and then we start noticing people coming to the rooftop all laid back with sneakers and shorts some even look like they were coming from the gym . The drinks were good and so was the service .

I'd give this place a 3.5/5 stars. We got there upon opening and after researching this spot, we decided to come here since according to their online menus, they had great "Sunday deals" which included a football oriented deal and a happy hour. When I asked the server she said that "those specials aren't active until the new year"? (we went on the last Sunday of 2024) If that was the case then that should've definitely been stated online. Bites were simple yet pricy for what you get. Cocktails were pretty good though and the view was nice.

On my way to work i decided to stop by the Monarch rooftop 35th st. It's really cute beautiful decor and inviting. It's inside a hotel The Herald Tower exceptional service by the bartender. The host on the bottom floor who checks ppl in needs to be more friendly. Did not greet us or welcome us at all. It was early afternoon ‍ reservation is needed at night as it gets packed. You can see downtown and the Empire State Building. Epic the prices are steep but the view is amazing so it's worth it. No street parking unless you come on a Sunday. Will come again but at night to experience it

I booked a section of Monarch Rooftop for a celebration of about 35 people, and we truly had the BEST experience from start to finish. Kristen Lavalle provided exceptional customer service throughout the booking process, making everything seamless and stress-free. On the day of the event, we were lucky to have Nicole, Jocelyn, and Jordy as our servers and Myra as our floor manager and they went above and beyond to make the evening unforgettable. Our guests were raving all night about the stunning location and the incredible staff. Everyone was so well taken care of, the team was friendly, attentive, efficient, and genuinely accommodating. Food - amazing. Drinks - amazing. Ambience - we were blessed with a beautiful evening with a red moon and clear skies. I can't recommend Monarch Rooftop enough for anyone looking to host an event, big or small. They helped make our night truly special!

Amazing views and vibes! Just happened upon this spot looking for a place to chill out that wasn't too crowded but vibrant at the same time.

I've been here before to go out and it was ok. My company threw a holiday party here for 2.5 hours on a Monday, and it was very bare minimum to the fault of my company and the rooftop itself lol. It's a rooftop that isn't as nice as some of the other ones in the city, so the cocktails aren't as expensive $20 vs $25+. They have happy hour for beer and wine. The appetizer tray wasn't good. The brussel sprouts weren't fully cooked and were a bit bland. There was hummus, pita, coconut shrimp, and fried dumplings. They have heating lamps for outside. The view is ok compared to some of others in the city.

Rooftop with the view of Empire state and beautifully decorated inside. My assumption in general is that food is okay at these kind of rooftop places, but this one is exceptional. Limited menu for food, but whatever they have is great, especially the edamame dumplings. Mushroom pizza was better than the mozzarella one. Barbecue wings were delicious too. The service was prompt and a reservation is needed in advance to visit this place.

The view is stunning if you are in the outside area. Right in the shadow of the empire state building. My wife ordered a Margarita, which was not so great, she wound up switching to beer. (For $21 we expected better, but on a rooftop bar in midtown, we expected to pay) The Monarch Pilsner was not a bad choice. The service was ok. This was back in April, they were advertising happy hour specials, however, all the seating outside was marked reserved, so you would need to drink inside at the bar. Over good experience, glad I tried it.

The waitress was super extensive and really sweet and amazing view. appetizers are OK I would order anything except the chicken buns. It is a waste of money for $25. it is literally half of a chicken finger divided into three and put into a little piece of dough..

The staff is very rude and miserable. It's a very nice ambience to have poor service. If you order a drink at the bar it's automatic gratuity and the drinks taste like juice. The bartenders was rude as well. I would suggest that you pregame before coming here ! Or go somewhere else, it's not worth it!

Had 10 PM reservations to come here for cocktails after we had dinner at Keen's Steakhouse. However the bouncer downstairs would not let us in because I had a doggy bag from Keen's...very wierd. I've never experienced that ever, but hey guess there is a first for everything. No worries, just walked a few blocks to the Virgin Hotel's rooftop bar, the Riff Raff Club, who had no issues whatsoever. This is teachable moment for the Monarch Management, and hopefully does not happen to anyone else in the future.

Great Ambience. good music smoking section. which is good cocktails were tasty terrible service. rude/impatient/ unhelpful staff great spot though. great views. great location. PRO TIP go during the week and you'll find many open tables/options. they'll tell you all the tables are reserved (they're not) and that you can only sit at bar. Just book a reservation for the closest time slot and they'll give you the table even once you're already there.

Watched the 2024 Macys Thanksgiving Parade from the Monarch Rooftop which was a good move given it was a very wet event! Excellent service & food, a lovely atmosphere and we had a great time. Highly reccomended!

Great view of the Empire State Building and good cocktails. Here is my quick breakdown: 5 stars: view 4 stars: cocktails 3 stars: food We were a large group. We had a comfortable reserved area and attentive service. This is a place to take out of town visitors.

I went here over the summer and the experience was horrible. We had a reservation for my friend's birthday at 7pm. By 7:30 they told us they would need our table earlier due to another reservation...(our reservation was made for two hours). It wouldn't have been that bad if they had just told us once that they were going to need the table earlier but they repeatedly came every 20 minutes to remind us they needed the area. Shitttttyyyy ass service. I blame management and management blamed their hostess. I've worked as a server and it was such a shitty thing to do when someone is trying to enjoy and celebrate their birthday. The drinks were ok, nothing was crazy about it. I didn't eat any food but attached is a picture of some of the smallest tacos. The whole experience was just awful that it just ruined everything else. Go somewhere else.

More like 3.5 starts. Monarch is known for being a spot to see and be seen at. Yes, it's nice and has great views. But everything else is as expected. Snobby, pretentious staff, and extremely overpriced drinks. You definitely need to reserve a table because this place gets packed with lines out the door. It's an NYC rooftop staple. Even in the rain you can be outdoors which is nice.

I have since gone back and had a very different experience (much better). Albeit they weren't as busy and it was in the day time.

Ambiance was very very nice on a beautiful summer day. Had a good time. Good vibe. Enjoyed the service by our waitress. I will return for a follow up visit.

Prime midtown location with phenomenal view of the Empire State Building. The food was nothing to write home about, but the drinks were great and the service was quick. A fun rooftop if you don't want to break the bank.

Stan the Margarita and Purple Rain, amazing drinks and the service was good. Got seated on a Friday night without a reservation and the waitress was so kind.

great place to bring friends who are new to the city. really nice appetizers for a pregame night out. the service was quick but the server themselves really seemed like they didn't want to be there. it gets a little chilly or very hot near the outside patio in winter, so bring something warm just in case!!

I swear EVERY time I'm here I have the greatest time! Ask for Sab and Erica!! They are the BEST!!!

One of the first rooftops I visited when I moved here about 9 years ago. And I still love the place as much, and take my friends and family there whenever they want to visit. The drinks are a little expensive, Empire State views are great, vibe is lovely. I'd appreciate a little more food options.

Hosted a holiday party there. Was a complete fail. Over $100 per person for 2 drinks and a food platter that consisted of fries, pigs in the blanket, and some pizza's, that was so small that not everyone was able to eat. there were passed hor'dourves which were dry and inedible. the initial greeting from management was nice, but then we never say them again and the guy who was trying to settle the bill was telling us that we owed him $4K still, when that was the deposit. We were crammed into a small area. bad experience, waste of company money, will not go back.

The drinks were great ! the bartender was friendly and we were able to snag a reservation quickly!

Fantastic experience for the thanksgiving day parade. Bucket list item done right! Great service, fun games, raffle, face painting and kept us dry while watching the parade.

Probably one of the best rooftops in NYC. Been here multiple times and it's always a blast. Views are INSANE!!! Love going during sunset and especially at night. Music is okay but mainly for the aesthetics and drinks. Finger foods available as well.

The food was great, the sliders were unforgettable, the Buffalo wings too. We spent Superbowl Sunday here and had a blast. They had the perfect menu, plus the full view of the Empire State building was unbeatable. The manager, Cory and the staff were attentive and nice. Will come back again.

Super fun happy lively place. Very polite service from start to finish. Clean and organized with great diverse crowd and spectacular views. Lots of different options for seating inside or out. Delicious food and great drink selection at good price. Check it out! Reserve online.

Came for the Macys Thanksgiving parade. The food and drinks are amazing. The staff are great. We had so much fun. Giles Family

Not the best rooftop in town, and certainly not the worst. Friday Crowd is pretty good the few times that I did come here, the Wednesday or weekday crowd I believe was okay but I only did come here once during the week. Drinks were standard expensive prices like $26 or or 25 for most mix drinks, Wine not much cheaper but maybe a few dollars less than $25. They do have events here from time to time and maybe you get to experience a VIP experience on this rooftop.

Really pretty nice staffed and great drinks . Currently it partially cover and you can go outside on the balcony and great views