10 New York Rooftops to Flock to this Summer

New York City is best experienced from a height (preferably with something strong and chilled in hand). As temperatures rise, so does our expectations. Here are some hyper-cool rooftop spots to flock to when the city is feeling anything but.

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The Crown Rooftop, Hotel 50 Bowery

Greenwich Village

A Pinterest board come to life (think buttery leather couches complete with accent cushions and overhanging palms), this is the place to order a round of frosé and lobster rolls and take in the undisrupted views of the Bowery area.

Address

50 Bowery 10013

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The Roof, PUBLIC Hotel

Lower East Side

Ride the Public Hotel's much-snapped, neon-tubed escalator up to The Roof. It's great for sunset drinks or an end of night tipple, but nabbing a seat at one of the communal tables is no small feat.

Address

215 Chrystie Street 10002

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Ophelia

Gramercy Park

Located in the Beekman Tower, this rooftop speakeasy serves up some 20s vibes. Originally built as a residence for working women, the historical space gets a modern touch thanks to a punchy cocktail menu.

Address

3 Mitchell Place 49th & 1st Avenue 26th Floor 10017

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Roof Bar, The Jane Hotel

Greenwich Village

From this West Village rooftop bar, take in views of the Hudson River with a side order of The Jane's trademark deco surrounds. Wash down light bites from the hotel's restaurant, Old Rose, with a Baby Jane cocktail of gin, Aperol and prosecco garnished with charred orange.

Address

113 Jane Street 10014

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Le Bain, The Standard

Greenwich Village

The penthouse discothèque and rooftop bar on the top floor of The Standard, in the Meatpacking District, is a one-stop shop for a good time. During the summer, there’s even a plunge pool on the dance floor and a crêperie on the “grass”-covered rooftop.

Address

444 West 13th Street 10014

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Mr. Purple, Hotel Indigo Lower East Side

Lower East Side

Rise the ranks to join the city’s cool crowd on the effortlessly chic 15th floor of Hotel Indigo Lower East Side. Toast to the night ahead with the bar’s signature Mr Purple (a mix of Casamigos tequila, cranberry liqueur, allspice dram, apple and lemon).

Address

180 Orchard Street 15th Floor 10002

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Gallow Green, McKittrick Hotel

Chelsea

Set atop the fictive hotel housing the immersive theatrical performance Sleep No More, Gallow Green is unsurprisingly a little surreal. Nab a table shrouded in lush, unkempt greenery at the weekend to make the most of its buffet-style brunch with live music.

Address

542 West 27th Street 10001

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Lemon's

New York, United States

The new kid on the block, Lemon’s is all about an elevated summer experience. In its Sicilian atmosphere, we’re opting for rounds of spritzers and basking in the summer heat (setting our phones to continuous shoot mode to capture sunset over the Manhattan skyline).

Address

80 Wythe Ave 11249

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Westlight, William Vale Hotel

New York, United States

Slick and sophisticated, Westlight is as covetable for its menu as it is for its views. Order a North Fork Royale (pisco, Aperol, strawberry, lemon and sparkling rosé) at pop-up bar The Turf Club. Follow with lawn games - cornhole anyone?

Address

111 North 12th Street Brookyln 11249

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DUMBO House

New York, United States

Channel your inner Brooklynite at DUMBO House, taking in views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge wrapped in your white- and grape-striped towel, with a glass of picante de la casa (a blend of Cazadores Reposado Tequila, lime, chilli, cilantro and agave) in hand.

Address

55 Water Street 11201

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