As temperatures rise in the Big Apple, tourists and locals alike are looking for places to wine and dine outside. While there are many patio bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, nothing quite hits like a New York City rooftop. There's just something magical about taking in the quintessential New York City skyline, and the experience is only elevated with a cocktail in hand from way above the city streets.
June
30,
2024
5 Best Rooftop Bars To Visit In NYC This Summer
Gansevoort Rooftop
This list simply wouldn't be complete without at least one rooftop pool. Finding a decent pool option in New York City can sometimes feel like an impossible task. To meet all of your pool party needs, no one quite does it like the Gansevoort Rooftop. While, yes, the Gansevoort Rooftop is completely worth visiting simply on its own, this is definitely the spot to go to if you want to up the ante for your Instagram and social media feeds. Sip pool cocktails, like a Chandon Garden Spritz or a pool margarita, and nosh on pool bites like a lobster roll or watermelon salad.
Not only will you have access to a pool in New York City — a rarity in itself — but you can also enjoy the adjacent Gansevoort Rooftop Lodge. In this chic space, which is enclosed by glass, you can sip Italian-inspired drinks like Sicilian sangria, made with limoncello and Montepulciano, or the "Rooftop Spritz" instead of the typical Aperol version, with the Gansevoort's being made with gin. Enjoy your summery cocktails with a unique dish like coconut miso pappardelle, or alongside classics shareables like a truffle flatbread and spinach artichoke dip.
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