5 Best Rooftop Bars on 5th Avenue NYC

Overview:230 Fifth rooftop bar is one of the largest and most famous rooftop bars in NYC, named after its location at 230 5th Ave.

View:Magical views of the Manhattan skyline, with the Empire State Building as a mighty focal point.

Menu:Classic & specialty cocktails along with beer and wine, both on tap/glass and in bottle. The food ranges from bar bites to more full dinner meals like burgers, salmon, fish & chips and a big selection of sushi.

Price:Cocktails: $17 | Beers: $9

Why visit:For wintertime rooftop igloos or just a fun night out with friends.

Our insider tip

• This rooftop is super popular and towards touristic. So be prepared for massive crowds.
• Book one of the winter igloos during the colder months.

Overview:Located at the 23rd floor of the famous and luxurious hotel Peninsula New York, Pen Top brings a new level of sophistication to the NYC rooftop scene.

View:Inside, or on one of the two terraces, you are surrounded with lush plantings, contemporary furniture, and a magical view over 5th Avenue and the skyscrapers.

Menu:The rooftop bar offers an extensive list of perfectly crafted classic cocktails, complemented with light bites and sharing plates. High in quality, and also quite high in price.

Price:Cocktails: $30

Why visit:This is one of our favorite rooftop bars in NYC for an upscale rooftop experience.

Our insider tip

• Transformes into a glamorous, warm and cozy winter wonderland during the colder months.

Overview:All the way up at hotel Arlo NoMad you find this stylish yet relaxed NYC rooftop bar. Open seasonally, the terrace offers a very open and airy setting.

View:Superb views over both Downtown and Uptown Manhattan, even letting you catch the Empire State Building.

Menu:Signature cocktails (available as pitchers), froze, beer on tap, wines and shareable small plates.

Price:Cocktails: $21 | Beers: $11

Why visit:For sips at a luxurious location, surrounded by an unpretentious and relaxing atmosphere.

Our insider tip

• If you dare, take a walk on the glass-floor Sky Walk.
• 'Sunset Sips' every Monday to Friday.

Overview:Nestled on the 14th floor, above the Italian megastore Eataly, you find this a lovely rooftop called SERRA by Birreria. 'Serra' is Italian for 'greenhouse', and the rooftop really lives up to its name with a lush and beautiful setting.

View:The terrace is a bit covered, so while the view is nice over the close by Flatiron building and the Empire State Building, it's not the best in the city.

Menu:Changing with the seasons, but always filled with down to earth Italian dishes, made with top local produce and seasonal ingredients. Complementing the food is a fine array of seasonal botanical cocktails, Italian IPAs and a natural wine list.

Price:Cocktails: $19 | Beers: $9

Why visit:Open for lunch, after-work drinks and dinner all week long, SERRA by Birreria is the best NYC rooftop bar for a full and tasty Italian experience.

Our insider tip

• Stop by Eataly on the ground floor for some Italian delicatessen.

Note: Cloud Social Rooftop Bar is currently closed for renovations.

Overview:Found in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, perched on top of the Nyma, Cloud Social Rooftop Bar offers an unpretentious, relaxed but refined setting to enjoy NYC from above.

View:The indoor-outdoor rooftop offers impressive close-ups of the iconic Empire State Building, as well as panoramic views over the Midtown Manhattan skyline.

Menu:The menu includes a few bar bites, but this is mainly a rooftop cocktail bar, with drinks ranging from crafted house cocktails and pitchers, to crafted beers and a fine selection of wines.

Price:Cocktails: $17 | Beers: $9

Why visit:Casual and friendly in atmosphere, Cloud Social Rooftop Bar is pretty much always a great option for relaxing drinks with a view.