Celebrate the city that never sleeps with a delicious Manhattan cocktail and stunning city views. Here are 9 of the best rooftop bars to explore.
Ophelia
A 1920s feel atop the Beekman Tower: Flapper hats and century-old tarot cards are on display, along with 360-degree views of the East River and Manhattan skyline.
Mr Purple
Join the City's 'in' crowd as they boomerang cocktail clinks and pose for selfies in the Instagram-friendly space above Hotel Indigo.
The Crown $$$
This intimate lounge with generous patio is best known for an unusual, compelling view of Manhattan, from Chinatown north.
Salon de Ning $$$
Salon de Ning ticks off every modern cocktail trend in a beautiful bar with a 1930s-Shanghai theme.
Gallow Green $$
Inside the space that hosts the immersive theatrical performance *Sleep No More*, this rooftop bar is styled to be artfully abandoned, with a broken-down train car and beautifully unkempt greenery.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar $$
Way beyond a rooftop bar, Magic Hour is a carnivalesque adult playground with mini-golf, a topiary garden, rotating carousel-style seating, and (unbelievably) more.
Refinery Rooftop $$
The Refinery Rooftop lures you in with its twinkling lights, exposed brick, and warm wood-as well as the Empire State Building looming overhead.
Westlight $$
Hard to beat the views of Manhattan from the 22nd floor of the William Vale hotel; food and drinks are another draw for this Andrew Carmellini venture.
JIMMY at The James $$$
This glitzy lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views, and an outdoor patio with a pool.
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Reference: CNTraveler.com Johan Trasch
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