The Roof Deck at The Vanderbilt

I wasn’t really impressed with the drinks up here, but everything else about this place makes it worth a visit. There was a wait when we initially checked in, but we found that tables moved fast and we were able to enjoy the town for around 20 minutes until we were texted about availability. On that note, the host staff were amazing and very helpful, offering directions around the hotel and how to get around, as well as clear explanations on wait times. They were so amazing! The view is literally perfect. We were lucky enough to grab a spot right around sunset. As I mentioned before, I wasn’t obsessed with any of the drinks I tried, but they’re good enough to enjoy with that kind of view. Definitely a spot to check out while in Newport.

I can’t speak to the food because we just had sunset drinks. But in terms of drinks if you make a reservation you will get a table…. But the tables don’t have the best views. The self seating bar does. We walked in on a Thursday evening around 7 pm and found a seat at the bar. The service is a bit slow and not at all up to the standards of the hotel on the first floor. However i would go back to enjoy the great views . There is only one bathroom upstairs that is right next to where the elevator is that leads to a bit of a crowded feeling that characterizes the whole place. The atmosphere loses one star for looking out on a parking lot before you elevate your eyes to the sunset 😀

This is a tremendous view of the sunset! But bring low expectations of everything else. The service was painfully slow and inattentive, despite a large staff given the size of the venue. The food is OK, but came before the drinks, which was disappointing. Beautiful views, but missed the mark on service, big time. Menu is sparse, but what we ordered was OK.

This place has a spectacular view and you pay the price for it. They have a variety of cocktails which are good. We enjoyed the sunset with two cocktails and a pretzel and then we went to the bar downstairs which is very characteristic and has an exclusive atmosphere. It can get very loud when full. The service is very good and the personnel is very kind and welcoming..

Hours online show until 10pm… had dinner at the Vanderbilt; before dinner at 7:30 was told it was too crowded on the rooftop and they couldn’t accommodate anyone else- then told shortly after 9 that last call was 9:10 and we couldn’t go- after very slow dinner service. Very annoying. Limited menu. Not sure I’d recommend/return.

This places is magic. Great cocktails with an excellent service. The food is amazing and the cocktails are out of this world!!! We couldn’t enjoy the rooftop but the bar in the first floor is very gorgeous.

Beautiful rooftop in Newport! We had a great view of the city and the harbor! Drinks were great and the food was delicious.

We had an amazing time last night with old friends and a few superb drinks on the Roof Deck at the Vanderbilt! Great views! Great atmosphere! Great service! The whole building is going through renovations, but don’t let that stop you from going! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

Small plates. Gorgeous views. Great service. Make a reservation at sunset! $20 minimum per person for reservation but get a cocktail or 2 and it's covered.

The view was beautiful. Although, I actually thought the garden was much more charming. The service was incredible, kind and efficient. The food was okay, small and very expensive. The drinks were alright, although the frozen espresso martini machine was down, which I saw was also down previously.

Food and cocktails are good. View is pretty. Service is negligent. We had to wait 25 minutes to order food after ordering cocktails, and then our server didn't bring us plates; my husband had to go request them himself. Not what I would expect from auberge - especially when it's not busy at all. The deck was maybe 40% full.

We stopped by here around sunset time a few weeks back, as we were staying just around the corner. The gentleman at the front door was very pleasant and guided us to the elevator which took us up to the bar (I believe it's on the 4th floor). At the top, nobody really came over to help so we went to the bartender and he told us to sit wherever we'd like. Took him a few minutes to come over and I ordered a glass of prosecco and my husband got a cocktail. His was okay - a little strong/bitter. Also, both were served in plastic glasses - maybe it's safer when you could literally drop your glass 4 stories down, but not as classy as one might hope. The views (aside from the parking lot directly below you) were very pretty - you can see the bridge, the sound, boats, etc. Overall a relaxing spot and a little off the beaten path, so not as busy as bars in the other areas of town.

I wish I could give this place a five star review but I was really underwhelmed. Grace Vanderbilt is beautiful. And the view from the roof deck is as well. I expected the roof deck champagne and cocktail bar to be 5 star as well but was disappointed. $25/glass of champagne served in a dingy plastic glass. Um, no. Cheese platter was beyond underwhelming as well. Poor, tiny selection of cheese and I think Nabisco crackers with zero presentation on a plate. I left there telling my guest from out of town sorry and that I wouldn't bring any other out of town guests there. We went to Scarpetta outside. Grace Vanderbilt is amazing and I would ask their F&B coordinator to review their own expectations of the Roof Deck. They can do so much better.