RIP that tiny rooftop bar on top of the La Quinta in K-town.

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lol ultimate best.

I'mma need a lot of help with this one. I don't do rooftops.

Post 'em in the sticky or send me a DM.

thanks dweebs.

Refinery rooftop has a DJ thursday-saturday and is perfect for groups

Also vintage green in murray hill has a great view all around

“Looking for the hottest place that’s cheap and not busy”

Love knickerbocker NYC

Try Panorama Room on Roosevelt Island for epic views and a chill classy vibe. Or go to Westlight in Williamsburg for great cocktails and skyline views without the crazy crowds.

My partner and I have a term called getting "rooftopped". You find a cool rooftop bar, and their cocktail menu looks innovative, but pricey! You get up there, you see the cool rooftop vibes, and your drink is just okay and you paid $20-$25 for it.

The deception of expecting a blow-your-mind cocktail at a rooftop bar is "getting rooftopped". We always still have a fun time, but remind ourselves that the better innovative cocktail bars are going to be your more low-key or speakeasy style spots rather than the rooftops (and $5-$10 cheaper per cocktail, on top of that).

Rooftop 33 is pretty dope

The Ophelia Lounge by the UN. Bit hard to get to by public transport but great views and decent drinks.

William vale hotel has a good view in brooklyn

If you’re willing to drop a lot of cash, the Public Hotel has really insane views, especially from the bathroom funnily enough.

Otherwise, I would go to a rooftop bar in Brooklyn (so you can actually see the skyline). Westlight is also expensive but a good pick.

There's so many. A quick Google search for best rooftop bars in NYC will give you tons of options and honestly all have great skylines because it's NYC. The press lounge, 230 fifth, dear Irving on Hudson, monarch rooftop bar just to name a few. Cheers!

LLoHi Roof Bar in Bushwick is your average bar prices and a good view of the city

Go to the waterfront in LIC. There’s alcohol at Coffeed or you can sneak in your own. Great food trucks to choose from and you can watch the sea planes do their thing. Plus, great greenery and a quick and fun ferry ride. But I didn’t tell you any of this, we Queensies don’t want you to know.

Go to the high line it’s free

Theres no such thing as cheap rooftop bars with a view. Heck, there's very few cheap bars in NYC.

That said, I'm going to sound like a filthy tourist and suggest 230 Fifth. It's not not cheap, but it's not insanely expensive, and it's got a great view of the Empire State Building and much of midtown. I've been there many times because I worked near it and it's always a good experience. You don't need a reservation or anything.

nah man rooftop bars are a dying breed. i’m sure they still have one on top of the statue of liberty or MSG… possibly even on the top of the Lincoln tunnel.

Roof top bar? Where does OP this they are, Ohio?

where do you people find these idiots?

I’d recommend going to Bayonne.

Yes there is a great subway roof surfing meetup on the 4 train at 3AM, BYOB and also bring your own crack.

I'd recommend going to https://www.panoramaroomnyc.com on Roosevelt Island. Great city views, perfect for pictures, and as a bonus you can take the tram from Midtown.

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Ivy and Coney in Shaw!

The Midlands !

Not sure what the average run time of regulation playoff games has been this postseason, but it looks like Canes-Caps game 3 is at 6 p.m.: two and a half hours after BOS-NYK tipoff. I know you said you're looking for outside, but Bar Bao might be good as backup given it is official place for DC Knicks. ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/198261533915684/)

I would call and double check with the above recommendations about how they're handling that transition.

This is what Ivy & Coney said to me when I emailed at start of playoffs:

"We generally play all playoff games with Chicago or Detroit teams with sound on at least one TV (and they also get priority). Caps are a close third in terms of priority. We have 10 TVs so getting the games on for everyone isn't usually an issue unless it's a football Saturday or something like that.

If folks every have any questions, they can always DM us on Instagram, though we can't always answer them if it's during service."

This is what Midlands told me at start of postseason:

"NBA and NHL playoff sounds will be on as a case by case basis. When Caps play, the sound will be on the main speakers for those games even if the Pistons are playing. We can turn individual tvs sound up for other games as well. As both series gets closer to the finals, the sound will definitely be on no matter what. You can send folks our way for any games with the caveat that sound is not guaranteed on the main speakers for any one game. We are hoping there is no overlap between Pistons and Caps ha so then the sound can be on for both.

Anyway this is a long way to say we will be showing all NBA and NHL playoff games. We do take limited reservations, and I recommend folks to reserve a table and tv if they want a specific game especially since NBA and NHL games will overlap. (they can email themidlandsdc@gmail.com with reservation questions) Sound is not guaranteed for specific games but it will be on a game those days. it will just depend on how the schedules shake out. Hopefully this helps and let me know if there is anything else I can help clarify!"

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Also suggest the roof top restaurant at Eataly Flatiron.

I know you asked for Manhattan but I'd highly recommend Westlight in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. It shouldn't be too difficult to get to and has one of the nicest views of the Manhattan skyline you'll find. The drinks and food are great too. You get a much nicer view of Manhattan.... from outside Manhattan.

There's also a lot of fun bars around that area afterward (Eavesdrop if you can get a res or put your name down on the waitlist before dinner).

RH Rooftop

Not Manhattan, but I doagree!

such a fun location and meal

I’m glad you said this because we’d also rather not go somewhere that’s just overhyped. Thank you!

2nd this! one of my favorite restaurants