What's up Members of the Barrio?
It's Jon, coming to you from Manhattan
And today we're going to be exploring one of the most famous things in New York City
Rooftop Bars
We're going everywhere from Midtown Manhattan Hotels
To hip spots in Brooklyn
To the beach in Queens
Get ready
In no order
The Top 10 Rooftop Bars in New York City
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Here we go..
Normally when you think of rooftop bars in New York City
You think of cocktails
But if you're a wine afecianado.. Rooftop Reds is your place
If you want unique
You found it
The first place in the world to grow their own commerically viable wine
On a rooftop
Is located here..
Just make a reservation online
And head inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard
For this hidden gem
Half the fun is finding it
You'll need to walk inside a non descript factory building
Head to the 4th floor
But you're in for a treat
We were cooled off on a hot summer day
By some incredible chilled Rose
They have an expansive wine menu starting at 9 dollars a glass
You can even drink their own rooftop reds selection
My favorite part of the experience
Was just roaming the active vineyard
Which is transformed into a super chill area
Great for a group of friends
From playing cornhole
To admiring the views
Heck, take a nap like I did
And enjoy the kind of experience
You can only find..
In New York City
230 Fifth is the city's most famous rooftop bar
And while it does get the most tourists
And attention
I'm still a big fan
This 2 floor establishment.. has a little something for everybody
The 20th floor is where you go to dance
And enjoy some skyscraper views from the large windows
But my favorite thing is going to the top floor
Where you can practically reach out and touch the Empire State Building
You can even don a free red robe during the colder monthes
I recommend you go during happy hour
From 4-7 PM during the week
For discounted drink specials
And smaller crowds
But if you want to be in the center of everything
Come on a weekend night
And enjoy some of their $14 cocktails
With one of my favorite views in the city
If you want a classic New York Rooftop
With amazing martinis
Castell is definitley the place
Located a top the AC Hotel in Times Square
Head to the 21st floor to find.. what you'd probably envision..
In a New York rooftop
Amazing views.. check
A stylish interior perfect for a group
Check
Incredible cocktails..
You guessed it.. check
I hardly ever order Martinis
But when I found out it was their specialty
I just had to indulge
My 18 dollar Vesper Martini mixed with gin, vodka, and Lilet Blanc
Was worth every penny
Team Adriana really enjoyed her Tropic Tango Pisco
Pair that with very friendly service
And there was something really cozy..
About a night out here
I'd highly recommend it
For a classy date
That you won't soon forget
And if you're into martinis
You've come.. to the right place.
Bungalow, I decided to get creative here
And when you're at Sea Level
In Rockaway Beach Queens
An elevated deck is as good
As a rooftop
Cap off any trip to the beach
With some of the coldest beer in Queens
Or so they say..
And with that gorgeous view of Jamaica Bay
This feels more like the Jersey SHore
Than one of the largest cities in the world
But who can argue with cold $6 beers on tap
And live music around sunset
On a warms summer night
Bungalow is worth a visit
If you're looking for a secret garden type of vibe
Go to the rooftop of the McKittrick Hotel
Home of Sleep No More
And visit Gallow Green
If you're not familiar with Sleep No More
It's one of New York's most interactive theater experiences.
And well.. I'll let you go see the show yourself
But consider Gallow Green
An extension of it
Inspired by Shakespeare's MacBeth
Set in Scotland
It's outfitted as a vintage train station
With actual tracks
Flowers..
Herbs.. and hanging vines..
Heck even the cocktails are inspired by the show
At 17 dollars a pop
My sleep no more with vodka.. liquor and rose cider
Was absolutely refreshing.. on a warm evening
Adriana sticking to her Mexican Roots
Loved the Summer Bees
A great blend of Tequila, Watermelon, vanilla, and Lime
It's so fresh
I recommend checking out the Club Car or Manderely Bar downstairs.. as well
There's so much going on at the McKittrick HOtel
And having dinner or drinks at Gallow Green
Is just one amazing reason to go
One of the newest rooftops on the list
Dear Irving on Hudson has.. some serious buzz
For good reason
Only open since January
If you like amazing cocktails
And great views
Head to the Aliz Hotel.. located next to Times Square
Hit the 40th Floor
And you'll enter a classy space
That doesn't take itself to seriously
Unless of course we're talking about the drinks
And this is under the same umbrella as the Dear Irving Speakeasy in Gramercy
Known for their incredible cocktails
The menu with cocktails priced at $18 had some nice touches
Like an ode to the Empire State
With all of the spirits being made in New York
I loved my La Paloma
With Blanco Tequila
Adriana enjoyed her Panaroma Daiquiri..
Made with rum and pineapple..
With quite the panaroma I have to say
Insider tip if you make a reservation ask to be seated on the 41st floor
Views are even better
And the decor is just a touch classier
Perfect if you have a big date or night to celebrate
Any place that does cocktails as well as Dear Irving on Hudson
Is a winner..
In my book..
If you want something hip and new
In Bushwick Brooklyn
Check out the Ledge
It's 1970's themed
And it has a really cool happy hour
Until 9 o'clock during the week
If you want to find the next trendy rooftop spot
To hit up in Bushwick
I give my vote to the Ledge
I'm not sure what it is about retro themes..
But these guys nailed it..
With the Calfornia Dreaming angle
Even the cocktails are west coast inspired
With fresh fruit and veggies mixed in
Our bartender made us 3 different libations
A Watermelon Tonic
Campari Sunrise
And Cucumber Gimlet
Nobody was complaining
And the decor outside..
Very cool to hang out
During those warm weather months
As a cool bonus
Head across the hall to their sister bar
Gemelli.. and not only does it have nice views
But also is a full service Italian restaurant
This is a 2 for 1 roofop bar experience in Bushwick
That needs to be .. on your radar
If you're looking for something relaxed, with a group of friends
Very unpretentious in Midtown
You need to hit up Cloud Social
If you're going to be near Koreatown in Manhattan
Which is a worthy stop by itself
Pop into Cloud Social
Located on the 17th floor of the New York Manhattan Hotel
Sneak a peek of the Empire State Building
I highly recommend this spot for a big group of friends
Or an after work activity if your job is in Midtown
They have happy hour specials but you should order one of their strong summery cocktails
At $15..
Our bartender was on point
Team Adriana approved
And hey look I was trying to be fashionable
This drink kind of matches my shirt doesn't it?
I loved the chill social vibe here
And am putting this right up there..
With the other awesome roof top choices
In the Midtown Manhattan area
If your'e looking for something classy after work
At PHD Terrace to your list, especially on Tuesdays
Especially on Tuesdays is right
When they host their Aperitivo Tuesday Positano Edition Parties
In the Spring and Summer
The rooftop is transformed into a festive Italian theme
And my favorite part..
Is the complimentary food..
That's right.. have some small bites until 7PM
On the house
Including a cheese station
And if you want to take advantage of the Happy Hour
Until 6 o'clock..
There's a $5 cocktail special
The Spritz Violette
You can also order $18 cocktails throughout the event
And if you really want to go baller
Order the $85 Spritz Flight
Which includes a bottle of Prosecco
And 4 different juices to make your own cocktails
For a small group
To me this is the best of both worlds
A classy place where you can actually take advantage
Of some great deals
Which makes this one of the best rooftop Happy Hours
In all of Manhattan
The Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and lounge may be one of the most unique
Choices on this video
And you're about to find out why
It's unique alright
Head inside this quirky place located at the top of the Moxy Hotel
In Times Square
This bar is known for their outlandish food and drink choices
Which automatically makes me a fan
We sampled some crazy selections from their curiousities menu
Like the $65 Rose Ole Margarita
A 25 ounces it could easily serve 3 or 4
Or the Doctors Orders
Two IV Bags of Bacardi Lime Rum
At $60
Oh the fun you could have with these
The Carnival theme continues on the other side of the roof
Where they have a tiny mini-golf course
Did I mention how photogenic this rooftop was yet?
You can also order $15 buzz pops
With tequila, rum, and vodka
We had some fantastic appetizers
Including my surprise favorite
The New York Pretzel
If you want to have a really fun outlandish party
With a small group
The Magic Hour Rooftop should be..
Your destination
Guys I hope you got a lot of ideas from this video
Make sure to tell down below in the comments which one of these rofotops
Was your favorite?
I'm curious
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All linked down below
In the description
Guys thank you so much for watching as always
Until next time.