FORBES – 6 BREATHTAKING NEW YORK CITY ROOFTOP BARS
May 27, 2025
In New York City, summer’s balmy days and breezy nights leave city dwellers eagerly gazing skyward. Rooftop season has arrived. This is the time of year that showcases the city’s towering structures, where the tops of buildings can become true oases — if you know where to find them.
We’ve compiled a list of six staggering New York City rooftop bars around the city offering stellar drinks, stunning views and summer’s easygoing spirit.
Bar Tontine at The Wall Street Hotel
The Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Wall Street Hotel has recently unveiled its refreshed Bar Tontine, providing an elevated escape from the concrete madness of downtown Manhattan. Bright pink and yellow hibiscus flowers draped over the bar, thatched straw chairs and a soothing outdoor water feature all contribute to a unique tropical getaway atmosphere. Instead of a white sand beach, though, guests can enjoy picturesque peeks of Brooklyn and the East River from the 15th-floor perch.
The roster of summer sips includes the Daikiwiri Spritz, made with rum and kiwi-coriander cordial, and a build-your-own margarita offering (try the cucumber-lime with a coconut sugar rim). Complement your island-inspired drinks with a scrumptious selection of snacks, like ceviche, caviar nachos and tuna truffle tostadas.
