The 10 best rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York in 2026
Our ranking: rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York
- Daintree 4.5/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- Dear Irving on Hudson 4/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- Nubeluz 4/5 Price level 5 out of 5
- The Crown 4/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- The Skylark 4/5 Price level 5 out of 5
- Spyglass 4/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- 230 Fifth 4/5 Price level 3 out of 5
- Broken Shaker 4/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- Magic Hour 3.5/5 Price level 4 out of 5
- Top of the Rock - Observation deck 3.5/5 Price level 3 out of 5
The rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York in detail
Comparison: rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York
| Rank | Rooftop | Editor's rating | Price level | Type of venue | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree | 4.5/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 2 | Dear Irving on Hudson | 4/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 3 | Nubeluz | 4/5 | Price level 5 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Exceptional view |
| 4 | The Crown | 4/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 5 | The Skylark | 4/5 | Price level 5 out of 5 | Bar | Panoramic view |
| 6 | Spyglass | 4/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 7 | 230 Fifth | 4/5 | Price level 3 out of 5 | Bar, Restaurant | Panoramic view |
| 8 | Broken Shaker | 4/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 9 | Magic Hour | 3.5/5 | Price level 4 out of 5 | Bar, Hotel | Panoramic view |
| 10 | Top of the Rock - Observation deck | 3.5/5 | Price level 3 out of 5 | – | Exceptional view |
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Good to know
This selection only includes rooftop bars where views of the Empire State Building are confirmed by photos or by the official website. The view can depend on your table: mention it when you book.
FAQ: rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York
Which of the rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York is the top rated?
According to our editors' rating, the top rated is Daintree, with 4.5/5.
Which rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York are the most affordable?
The most affordable in this selection are 230 Fifth and Top of the Rock - Observation deck (price level 3/5).
Which rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York have an exceptional view?
2 have a view our editors rate as exceptional: Nubeluz and Top of the Rock - Observation deck.
Is there a dress code at the rooftop bars with views of the Empire State Building in New York?
According to our listings, 3 venues in this selection have a dress code: Nubeluz, The Skylark and 230 Fifth. Check the required attire on their official websites.