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    Bella Union

    4.1 (117 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BELLA UNION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Alper O.

    I came here with a few friends to get some dinner and drinks on a rooftop. Thursday nights has an $8 spritz deal which is appreciated. Entrees and food are a very reasonably priced and honestly very good. Our table was satisfied and full. The steak flatbread is a must try. Service was prompt and kind. Place was decorated nicely and the rooftop has a view of the Empire State Building which is pretty. Great spot for the area.

    The Hugo
    Norelisa N.

    I checked out this place with an old friend of mine and it was such a great time. We ordered a few drinks and I highly recommend the Hugo, it's St.Germaine + Prosecco + Mint. Very refreshing. The Hugo cocktail was $8, a great happy hour deal on Thursday nights. The beef sliders were juicy and delicious and we were served in less than 10 minutes. The ambiance is cozy for such a huge place, definitely gave dimly lit tavern vibes. They have a rooftop bar section too with a great view of the city. The bartenders were friendly all around. I would say the patrons were generally around their early 20's-30's, so keep that in mind since it gets real busy during intern season in NYC. Definitely would come back here to dine on the rooftop.

    Justean D.

    Had a great experience! Stumbled across this place on a Friday night and loved the vibes.

    View from the rooftop
    Ritesh S.

    Bella Union is a great place to hangout with 2 levels of indoor seating and a rootop: Great Drinks, delicious food and Better Views makes it a top pick for drinks and happy hour, offering a lively atmosphere with stunning Empire State Building views. Their happy hour boasts excellent deals on a range of drinks, including popular $5 Espresso Martinis on Tuesdays and other drinks specials till 8pm. While not a quiet spot, good service and its energetic vibe and versatile, year-round rooftop make it a prime choice for casual gatherings and group outings. We went on Tuesday Eve for happy hour and sat on the rooftop. We ordered margaritas and roasted cauliflower appetizers. Really liked the drinks, food and the atmosphere.

    Maria M.

    This place is right in middle of all hussle and bussle. The rooftop is amazing vibe and should be visited for sure. Their drink and food menu is also pretty great. Dont really need resrevations most of the time. Servers are good and friendly. Tried their pasta and chicken which were both great. Really great for drinks and happy hour.

    Jennie C.

    i do not hate this place. the $5 espresso martini is too good to pass up! also the servers r pretty nice and sweet the rooftop is cute love how there r a few levels

    Watermelon Salad
    Jolie S.

    "Que bella," is the view from Bella Union's Rooftop deck! I stopped in for lunch on a breezy afternoon in August, and while I didn't mange to capture a photo of the view, I did remember to snap a pic of their delicious Watermelon Salad. I chose to add avocado, which was just a tad overripe, but nonetheless, rich and delicious. They have some great lunch specials as well, and the cocktail I tried, (Sexy Beast,) was a refreshing choice for the Summer Season! Our server was friendly, and checked in on us a couple of times throughout our meal. It wasn't my first visit, and I'm sure it won't be the last.

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    Jason M.

    The perfect spot does exist!!! The vibes here are amazing!!! The decor is spectacular, the music is FIRE, the drinks are amazing. I could go as far as saying that these drinks will wake you up enough to enjoy a full night of fun... or maybe that's just the Espresso Martini talking. The Espresso Martini here is FIRE!!!! Peter makes one of the best Espresso Martini's I have ever had. Definitely makes my top 5 list. Peter is a legend when it comes to service. He even let me keep my keto diet by replacing the rice with sautéd spinach. I even had someone over my shoulder say that it smelled amazing. All I could say was it tastes great too!!! I would highly recommend it. Peter always makes my time here so much fun. One word to describe him would be "LEGEND ... and I hope you're not lactose intolerant because the next word is... DAIRY!!! I can't forget Cassie. She was on the far side of the bar but always takes care of me. Talk about two legends behind the bar. That can only lead to one of two things. A legendary night, or a legendary face off. Both are professional so it will only one way... a spectacular night. I would highly recommend this spot to everyone looking for a good night. WARNING: too much caffeine is bad for the heart. Drink responsibly...

    Alexa T.

    I came here after work with my coworkers. We were able to be seated quickly on the rooftop. We took advantage of the happy hour which ends at 8 pm! What we ordered: - Tater tots - Buffalo cauliflower - sweet potato fries - chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce For drinks we got Prosecco, rose, and white wine.

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    Michelle L.

    Came for happy hour Tuesday deals, which go until late. We walked in and got a table. There was a lot of space. The espresso martinis were good. We tried the loaded tots, brussel sprouts with pancetta bits, and steak mashed potato flatbread. The flatbread was delicious. I'd come again. Servers were nice.

    View from the rooftop!
    Siri P.

    Daily specials and great espresso martinis!! This place is my favorite neighborhood hangout spot

    David Y.

    This was my second time coming here. Found this place on my way to another happy hour spot and noticed their sign mentioning $10 burgers all day on Wednesdays. So after hitting up the first happy hour spot, got hungry after a few drinks and made my way to Bella Union. Ordered the American burger ($10) with bacon ($3) and got a high noon ($6 - HH) along with it. The burger was really good and gave plenty of fries which I couldn't finish. For the quality and amount of food, probably the best happy hour deal around. The place has three floors with full bar in each including a rooftop bar. If you are looking for a happy hour spot or just a spot to grab food and drinks, I highly recommend this spot. I found my go to happy hour spot :) * rooftop * plenty of tv's for sports * great service * daily happy hour specials

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    Jasmine L.

    $5 espresso martinis on Tuesday from 4pm onwards! However, I personally do not enjoy them, they're extremely bitter with a strong coffee and alcohol aftertaste. The service is fast and the ambience is amazing for some light snacks with friends. They have three floor and the rooftop area is my favourite! Lots of seating with an open balcony area that has a beautiful view of the chrysler building and empire state building!

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