Rooftop Reds

"You don’t need to go to Napa or even Long Island to find a vineyard where you can picnic and drink wines next to the grapes themselves. All you need to do is head to Rooftop Reds, a big vineyard/rooftop bar in the back of the Brooklyn Navy Yard (it’s all outdoors, so FYI, it’s closed in the winter). Along with picnic tables, there are games like cornhole, plus hammocks overlooking downtown Manhattan." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Rooftop Reds is now delivering wine to Manhattan, most of Brooklyn, and Long Island City, and you can arrange it all through their website. They even have a deal where you can get 10% off any order over $100 and 20% off any order over $200, and they’re also teaming up with Transmitter Brewing if the person you’re at home with prefers beer." - hannah albertine

"What It Is: A big rooftop wine bar in the Brooklyn Navy Yard Perfect For: Big Groups, Birthdays Google Maps said we had arrived at our destination, but we looked around the Brooklyn Navy Yard and only saw warehouses and construction sites. We told a security guard that we were looking for a bar called Rooftop Reds, and he pointed us in the direction of Building #275 towards the back of the grounds. After walking up a slightly creepy warehouse staircase, we found a very fun wine bar that’s also one of the most unique rooftops in the city. The huge space was full of people playing cornhole, laying on hammocks, and drinking at picnic tables with great views of Manhattan. Besides the wines that all come from their vineyard upstate, they also serve beer. There are food pop-ups alongside events like wine tastings and movie night, but for the most part, you can bring your own food. The Verdict: A very fun spot for big groups without the crowds of most rooftops. We’ve added it to our Bar Hit List." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren

"A vineyard, but on a roof. That’s essentially what you’ll find at this rooftop wine bar in Brooklyn Navy Yard, which has rows of grape vines you’ll want to touch. It’s also one of the most unique rooftop experiences you can have in the city. To drink wine at a picnic table, on a bench swing, or in a hammock at Rooftop Reds, you’ll have to make a reservation. Summer 2024 is Rooftop Reds last season before the operation leaves Brooklyn Navy Yard for good, so schedule a visit ASAP. " - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, molly fitzpatrick

"You want a fun outdoor bar with enough space for a big group, but you don’t want the less-punctual members of the group to have to stand in line for 90 minutes while the rest of you are already inside. Make a reservation (they’re required) at Rooftop Reds, a rooftop bar in the Brooklyn Navy Yard with its own wines, hammocks overlooking Manhattan, games like cornhole, and a BYO food policy." - matt tervooren