7 Best Rooftop Bars at Lower East Side NYC

Overview:Located on the corner of Delancey Street & Ludlow in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, The DL NYC is a cool, vibrant and multi-level lounge, offering rooftop, restaurant and event space all in one.

View:Fantastic and unique views over the Lower East Side skyline and the Williamsburg Bridge.

Menu:Bottle service and sharables like sliders, flat breads and quesadillas.

Price:Bottle service from $300 and up.

Why visit:For vibrant daytime events or after work and nightlife experiences every weekend, The DL Rooftop is the place to go for the hottest and most buzzing outings above Lower East Side.

Our insider tip

• Come here for a full party night! For an extra special experience, go for the Bottle Service, where you can choose from a wide range of premium spirits, champagnes, and mixers.

Overview:Glassed-in rooftop bar with lush outdoor terrace, perched on top of the affordable luxury PUBLIC Hotel on Lower East Side.

View:The panoramic 360° views over the city are amazing anywhere you go up here.

Menu:An extensive and varied menu full of delicious and creative cocktails, craft and commercial beers, as well as wines and popular spirits.

Price:Cocktails: $21

Why visit:For a vibrant party night with live DJs and sweeping NYC views as far as the eye can see.

Our insider tip

• Our favorite time to visit is during 'Sunset Happy Hour' (Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm).

Overview:The Crown rooftop bar is set on top of the fantastic Hotel 50 Bowery, and features both indoor lounge and two outdoor rooftop terraces.

View:Fantastic 360° views over the Big Apple. Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and One World Trade are all included sights.

Menu:Tasty and well-crafted signature cocktails, a few crafts on draft and a nice selection of wines. There is also a variety of international bar bites and some delicious desserts.

Price:Cocktails: $20 | Beers: $10

Why visit:For one of the most spectacular views in NYC, and a sunset to die for.

Our insider tip

• Come early afternoon for a more relaxed lounge-vibe and later for nice beats and drinks.

Overview:Located on the luxurious Hotel Indigo Lower East Side, Mr Purple is a modern industrial style rooftop, mixing indoor lounge with two outdoor terraces, and capturing the vibrant and artistic spirit of the LES.

View:Magnificent views over the Manhattan skyline.

Menu:Craft house cocktails, frozen drinks and a day-to-night selection of locally sourced food, as well as fresh cold-pressed juices and handcrafted coffee.

Price:Cocktails: $21 | Beers: $10

Why visit:For vibrant and upscale day to night vibes.

Our insider tip

• Don't miss the weekend rooftop brunch.
• The smaller eastern terrace is perfect for an intimate event.

Overview:Found in the heart of the Lower East Side, the superb citizenM New York Bowery comes with an equally fantastic rooftop bar, furnished with colorful lounge couches, lounge chairs and benches.

View:Impressive panoramas over Manhattan, best of course on the spacious terrace, but also great through the floor-to-ceiling windows inside.

Menu:A drink menu that is as extensive as it is creative. Here you find all kinds of craft beers, a colorful signature cocktail collection and worldly wines, complemented with some tasty snacks.

Price:Cocktails: $17

Why visit:For intimate sips in a welcoming atmosphere.

Overview:Perched on the top two floors of the Wyndham Garden Chinatown, with floor to ceiling windows and an open-air terrace, Rooftop 93 is chic and trendy Lower East Side spot for evening sessions with a view.

View:Amazing 360° views over Manhattan.

Menu:Signature cocktails, a large selection of premium beers, bottle service and bites.

Price:Cocktails: $18 | Beers: $10

Why visit:The perfect choice for those looking to party with a backdrop.

Overview:Found right at the start of the Williamsburg Bridge Path, The Delancey is vibrant three level venue, offering a prime NYC nightlife experience. Here you find a basement music venue, a main level interior bar, and best of all, an all weather canopied rooftop garden.

View:While you can peer out onto the Williamsburg Bridge, this is a place for great and tropical vibes more than panoramic views.

Menu:The full service rooftop bar offers both cocktails and beer / bottle service, and you can nibble on tacos from Boggie's Birria.

Price:Cocktails: $20

Why visit:Open rain or shine, summer or winter, The Delancey rooftop is always a great spot for a night out above LES.