While the weather is nice, enjoy a few cold ones high above the streets at some of the best rooftop bars and lounges in New York City. Sure, ground-floor venues may be a bit more accessible, but martinis and mojitos definitely taste better a few stories above sea level.[br][br]
Plunge at Hotel Gansevoort
The views of midtown from Plunge are breathtaking, but no one here is gazing at the cityscape. The Meatpacking District's fiercest, finest, and fabulous mingle at this popular Gansevoort Hotel lounge, sipping stiff drinks and glancing over their shoulders at the celebrity scenery. Dress the part, drop some serious dough, and you're in the club.Location: 18 9th Avenue at West 13th Street
The Delancey
The nothing-specialness about this roofdeck is exactly what makes it so attractive. Chill Lower East Siders seek out this pseudo-zen garden, complete with potted palm plants and small bubbling fountains, to escape the Delancey Street madness below.Feel free to kick back, relax, and mingle -- crowds of uptight, designer-suit-clad yuppies are nowhere to be found.
Location: 168 Delancey Street, between Clinton and Attorney Streets
The Eagle
The Eagle, one of Chelsea's hottest gay bars, features a 2,000-square foot, multi-level roof, where throngs of hot men with ripped abs rub elbows and cool off with frozen drinks and strong cocktails.Make sure to come hungry. With a tasty menu featuring burgers, BBQ chicken, and hot dogs, this place is all about the meat.
Location: 554 West 28th Street
Local West
Local West is so, well, local. After work, head over to this breezy roofdeck with some coworkers for happy hour, where you can talk shop while watching the sun set over 8th Avenue.You will be sharing the space with the Madison Square Garden and Hammerstein Ballroom folks, who often pop by for a few frozen margaritas after a show. If you need something to complain about, don't let it be Local's midtown location -- we know you're secretly thrilled that it's within walking distance of your office.
Location: 1 Penn Plaza at Eighth Avenue and 33rd Street
Heights Bar and Grill
Come to the Heights roofdeck after work and eavesdrop on Columbia undergrads discussing their summer internships and part-time jobs. Or watch them down carbombs and tequila shots.Whatever your age, you can join the fun or kick back and relax; Heights is a laid-back, no-frills bar with cheap drinks and a fun vibe.
Location: 2867 Broadway, between 111th and 112th Streets
