Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn
Harriet's Rooftop | Photo by The Rooftop Guide
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6 Best Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn

To get the most amazing Manhattan views, head over the East River and explore the Brooklyn rooftop bars.
Guide last updated:September 15, 2025

During recent years, Brooklyn has turned into one of the hippest and most popular neighborhoods in New York. Best of all, along with this newfound popularity comes a lot of great Brooklyn rooftop bars.

Fact is, the best Brooklyn rooftop bars offer views that any of the more central NYC terraces have a hard time beating. Moving outside Manhattan, across the East River, means complete and amazing skyline views.

Update: This article was updated September 15, 2025, with new information, video reviews, booking links and insider tips.

  • What this expertise guide includes

    Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn feature all info you need about each rooftop at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.

    For each rooftop, this guide presents:

    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Insider tips
    • Booking links
    • Dress codes
    • Prices
    • Food & drinks
    • When to visit
    • Views
    • Map
    • Ambience
    • Our own personal thoughts

  • Why you should listen to us

    We are full-time rooftop reviewers and content creators. Since launching The Rooftop Guide in 2015, we’ve visited over 1 200 rooftop venues worldwide.

    Except from our own experiences and insights, we also work closely with thousands of rooftops and local reviewers, so we can secure correct and updated content for all our guides & articles.

    With our vast experience and exclusive focus, we can present you with the most complete and up-to date guides about rooftop venues. And with our insider tips and knowledge, we can guide you to the best and most suitable rooftops for your own needs.

    Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.

Best Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn

1

elNico Rooftop

11th Floor
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Williamsburg
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Indoor / Outdoor
Mexican flavours & panoramic views

Overview:Modern rooftop bar and restaurant, filled with Mexican flavors and good times, located in the heart of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.

View:Surrounded with panoramic views over both the Brooklyn & Manhattan skyline.

Menu:Mexican food including both light bites and larger plates with inspiration from family recipes. And cocktails with a focus on agave-based spirits.

Price:Cocktails: $17 | Beers: $7

Why visit:For Mexican drinks and food, or just a good time and great views in a lively atmosphere.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Don’t miss the weekend rooftop brunch.
  • Fairly priced compared to most other NYC rooftop bars.
2

Harriet's Rooftop

11th Floor
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Dumbo
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Indoor / Outdoor
Cocktails & iconic views of Manhattan

Overview:Harriet's Rooftop is an urban chic, lush and modern rooftop, with an open-air and seasonal outdoor terrace, as well as an indoor lounge one floor below.

View:Thanks to the location, the rooftop bar offers some of the best views you can get over Manhattan. Amazing panoramas, complemented with lovely vistas over Brooklyn Bridge.

Menu:Expect vibrant flavors and vibrant colors into each cocktail, making every sip an extraordinary celebration.

Price:Cocktails: $25-28 | Beer: $10

Why visit:For sunset cocktails or weekend rooftop party nights!

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Time your visit when they have live DJs up here.
  • As a guest staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge you can also enjoy the small but fantastic rooftop pool.
3

Westlight NYC

22nd Floor
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Williamsburg
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Indoor / Outdoor
Sweeping views of New York City

Overview:Westlight is a year-round rooftop lounge, located on the 22nd floor of the William Vale in the trendy Williamsburg area in Brooklyn.

View:Sweeping city views over the famous Manhattan skyline, East River and the surrounding buildings in Brooklyn. Just incredible!

Menu:A dynamic menu with both classic and original cocktails, a long list of wines, craft beer, rare spirits and some small plates with inspiration of global street food.

Price:Cocktails: $21 | Beers: $10

Why visit:For the best sunset in NYC, a dynamic menu and sweeping views of New York City skyline.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Come here for sunset cocktails. You won’t be disappointed!
4

Bar Blondeau at Wythe Hotel

6th Floor
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Williamsburg
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Indoor / Outdoor
Chic & French-inspired rooftop experience

Overview:Perched on the sixth floor of the fabulous Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Bar Blondeau invites to a chic and French-inspired rooftop experience.

View:Sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River.

Menu:Seafood-forward food menu, packed with French, Spanish and Portuguese influences. Crafted signature cocktails and frozen drinks, as well as an international selection of natural wines from up-and-coming wine regions.

Price:Cocktails: $19 | Beers: $11

Why visit:For sunset cocktails followed by a night time party.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • For the rainy and colder days, check out the stylish indoor lounge with panoramic windows.
  • Sundays means afternoon tea service with a view.

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5

ART Williamsburg

8th Floor
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Williamsburg
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Indoor / Outdoor
Dual rooftop setting with 360° views

Overview:Arlo Williamsburg provides one of the most impressive rooftop experiences Brooklyn has to offer. Up on the 8th floor you find a 40-foot-long heated rooftop pool, comfy daybeds, private cabanas and two elevated bars. The poolside rooftop bar is called ART Williamsburg, a modern and urban venue that takes the quintessential local experience to a new level. For an even more Insta-worthy experience, take the stairs up to the Water Tower Bar, a prime spot to let amazing sunsets turn into dazzling nights.

View:Amazing 360° views across NYC and Brooklyn.

Menu:Poolside bites, refreshing cocktails, craft brews, and wine by both glass and bottle.

Price:Cocktails: $21 | Beers: $11

Why visit:Stay at the hotel or buy a daypass for sunny poolside hours, or come at night for electric vibes and skyline views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • During summer, the Sunday 'Azure Day Party' means high-energy vibes and world-class DJs.
6

Berry Park

2nd Floor
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Williamsburg
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Indoor / Outdoor
Beer Garden, Soccer Bar & Restaurant

Overview:Located right next to McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Berry Park is a relaxed and fun Beer Garden, Soccer Bar & Restaurant, set over two floors.

View:Despite the low altitude, the large and partly covered roof terrace offers great views over the Manhattan skyline.

Menu:Lots of German and Belgian beers, signature cocktails, and casual American pub classics.

Price:Cocktails: $16

Why visit:To catch a game or just enjoy the laid-back vibes and views with friends.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Weekends include both brunch and live DJs.
Rikard Fredricson
By:Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.

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