What are you doing this weekend? If you answered anything other than “drinking a cocktail on a rooftop,” then you’re doing summer wrong. Fortunately, we tracked down the best rooftop bars NYC has to offer, whether you’re up for evening cocktails with your friends or a romantic dinner with your partner. From the Skylark to Dear Irving on Hudson, here’s where to find boozy ice pops, glittering pools and breathtaking views.

GANSEVOORT MEATPACKING - GANSEVOORT ROOFTOP

• Neighborhood: West Village
• Yelp Rating: 3 Stars

Gansevoort Meatpacking’s iconic Gansevoort Rooftop has 360 views of Manhattan’s skyline, plus a heated rooftop pool. Grab a drink and lounge in the plush seating and enjoy the chic neon art.

18 Ninth Avenue; gansevoorthotelgroup.com