Rooftop Season in New York City is officially in full swing! A whole host of new rooftops have opened since this time last year, and here is where you can spread your wings and pretend to fly during this, the most beautiful time of the year! New York City is finally re-opening for all of us New Yorkers, and what a better time than when the weather is warming up and flowers are blooming. Make sure the next time you're looking for something to do, to check out one of these fabulous places!
Ampia Rooftop
This spring marks Ampia's first-and-a-half rooftop season. The 4,500 sq ft. space on the third floor of 100 Broad Street first opened last July with capacity limitations. One of Ampia's neat and somewhat unique features is that, in lieu of a distant skyline view, its position suspended among the Financial District's high-rises makes you the view.
LLoHi
After opening last fall, LLoHi is all warmed up and ready to sprint into spring and summer. Perched above a mixed-use warehouse space, it has sweeping views of East Williamsburg below, abundant seating, casually charming string lights, beer, wine, cocktails, and savory/sweet menus, including a s'mores bar.
Perivóli
New (since last June) to the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, Perivóli is a poolside Mediterranean restaurant with Midtown views over the East River. It's a little reminder that many of the best views of Manhattan are from off the island.
The Ready
The Moxy Hotel East's latest on-site venue is as new as they come, having opened on April 29. Aside from the food and drink one would reasonably expect given Tao Group Hospitality's involvement, the photogenic sights and local libations like beer from Bronx Brewery, The Ready also has beer pong for a blast from the past.
Runaway Roof
Runaway Roof has all the makings of a hoot: frozen drinks, shutter shade decor, film screenings, and bocce. After testing the waters with last year's midsummer opening and then a bit of a break, Runaway just dove back in on May 1.
The Sentry Flatiron
The permanent guest of the Hotel Henri's 18th-floor penthouse just opened its doors in April. The Sentry Flatiron starts serving the public come 5 pm each day. In addition to small plates (and Impossible sausage rolls), cocktails, wine, and beer, the bar here has around 30 whiskey varieties.
Serra by Birreria
Everything old is new again at Serra by Birreria, which changes its conceit a few times each year. This season's scheme is greenhouse-themed, with a leafy, floral canopy that harks to botanical-forward cocktails and a menu reflective of the massive Eataly market fourteen floors below.
