Best NYC Rooftop Bars

Sunset drinks with a view are the point of this New York City rooftop guide, which climbs from the Financial District, Midtown, Chinatown and NoMad over to Williamsburg and Bushwick in Brooklyn. Overstory sits on the 64th floor with an Art Deco terrace looking over the harbor and skyline; it's 21+ only. Westlight, atop The William Vale, has one of the widest views of the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn. The Crown looks out over Chinatown, the bridges and downtown from 21 floors up. Apotheke NoMad pours herbal, inventive cocktails on a covered terrace that works in colder months, and Cherry On Top in Bushwick keeps it relaxed with picnic tables and a natural-leaning wine list.

Reserve Overstory for sunset, and book Dear Irving on Hudson through Resy before or after a Broadway show.