New Rooftop Bars in New York

653 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (map)

New to Hell’s Kitchen is this stunning, 10,000-square-foot deck on the 16th floor of the Ink48 hotel. Come to watch the sun set over the Hudson and glint off the reflecting pool.

127 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

Lit up the color of Blue Curacao, this new Chelsea bar atop the Hotel Indigo looks like it'd be a thumping club, but the mellow music and intricate cocktails are well-suited to relaxing conversation.

65 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Though this Catalan tapas spot opened in September 2009, the gorgeous new roof deck and garden overlooking south Williamsburg debuted in May and has yet to be discovered and overrun.

848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

Anything but a standard rooftop bar, this summertime spot is covered in lush (albeit artificial) grass and pink water beds, and boasts jaw-dropping vistas, though the restrictive door policy and $15 cocktails may push some over the edge.

667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Of all the rooftops mentioned, this new Williamsburg spot has the worst view, but with a huge rooftop patio with its own margarita bar in a neighborhood bereft of rooftop spaces, it should be popular.

330 W 40th St Fl 33, New York, NY 10018 (map)

An ideal escape from the hordes of tourists in Times Square, Sky Room is the highest rooftop bar in New York (34th floor!), and includes private salon, a semi-private balcony and a south-facing terrace with private cabanas.