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🍂 My Absolute ❤️ Rooftop Bars in NYC
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Fall in the city = crisp air, cozy cocktails, and golden sunsets over the skyline. Here’s my curated guide to the best rooftops for autumn, neighborhood by neighborhood. Whether you’re in Midtown for an after-work drink, Brooklyn for a golden-hour s...
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🌆 Midtown Manhattan
 
🌉 Brooklyn
 
🏙 Lower Manhattan & FiDi
 
🍸 East Village & Downtown Vibes

🌆 Midtown Manhattan

Midtown has that classic NYC energy—bright lights, skyscrapers, and the Empire State Building as your backdrop. It’s the heart of the city, and its rooftops bring the drama: sweeping skyline views, chic lounges, and cocktails that make you want to li...
 
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Sophisticated and calm compared to most Midtown rooftops, with dreamy fall cocktails and floor-to-ceiling windows when the chill sets in.
Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar
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Gatsby vibes with city glamour. Dress up, sip champagne, and feel like old New York royalty.
Elsie Rooftop & Penthouse
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Art Deco beauty perched above the East River, known for creative seasonal cocktails. Perfect for a chic date night.
Ophelia Lounge NYC
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Casual but stylish, with unbeatable Empire State Building views. Great after work spot.
Monarch Rooftop
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Over-the-top décor and playful vibes (think pumpkins + pink). Always buzzing, always Instagrammable.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
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🌉 Brooklyn

Brooklyn rooftops feel different from Manhattan—more laid-back, artsy, and effortlessly cool. Instead of being surrounded by skyscrapers, you’re looking at them, which makes the Manhattan skyline feel like a work of art. Add in cozy fall cocktails, g...
 
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The crown jewel of Brooklyn rooftops, with panoramic Manhattan views and killer cocktails.
Westlight
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French-inspired, effortlessly cool, and cozy for fall. The wine list is perfection.
Bar Blondeau
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Luxe vibes with sweeping Brooklyn Bridge + Lower Manhattan views. Golden hour here is magical.
Harriet's Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
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Newer rooftop with an airy, modern vibe and Southeast Asian-inspired bites. Feels fresh and stylish.
LilliStar
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Laid-back with unbeatable views right on the waterfront. Best enjoyed with pizza + a fall cocktail.
Time Out Market New York
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🏙 Lower Manhattan & FiDi

Lower Manhattan has a very different rooftop energy than Midtown or Brooklyn—it’s sleeker, shinier, and often perched at dizzying heights. FiDi especially feels glamorous in the fall: crisp breezes off the water, sparkling towers all around, and roof...
 
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Ultra-chic, 64th floor stunner with 360° views. For when you want the skyline experience.
Overstory
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Colorful, lively, and with some of the most underrated views of both bridges
The Crown
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Trendy, vibrant, and always buzzing. Downtown energy at its finest.
Mr. Purple
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Minimalist, modern, and quieter—perfect for wine and conversation on a crisp fall night.
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Open-air, waterfront views that sparkle in the fall light. Great for group hangs.
The Rooftop at Pier 17
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🍸 East Village & Downtown Vibes

The East Village and Downtown scene is all about energy, creativity, and a little bit of edge. Think casual nights with friends, lively rooftops that feel like a party, and cozy seasonal touches that make the fall air feel electric. Whether you’re lo...
 
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Colorful, laid-back, and perfect for casual nights with friends. Blankets + fall cocktails make it extra cozy.
The Ready Cantina
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Lively, trendy, and full of energy. A scene-y rooftop with solid seasonal cocktails.
Official Website of PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown in NYC | Flower Tunnel
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A bit over the top, but if you’re in the mood for a rooftop party, this is it.
Somewhere Nowhere NYC - Lounge, Nightclub & Rooftop Pool
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Yes, touristy—but those Empire State Building views and heated fall igloos are classics for a reason.
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
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Every season gets a makeover, and fall = foliage-filled wonderland with cozy Italian bites.
SERRA by Birreria
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