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    3.4 (338 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Tyler L.

    This rooftop bar sits on the 17th floor of the NYMA Hotel. It is much smaller than expected, so if you come, don't expect a grand and massive rooftop space. There is an inner bar area, and the outdoor space is divided into sections. There is a covered and heated section, and then an open air section. Overall, we liked this rooftop bar. They have a casual dress code and it was not crowded at all. The waiters were really friendly and they had strong drinks. The view is fantastic too. From the open air section, you are literally staring right up at the Empire State Building in all its glory.

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    Aya E.

    Ordered: The Summer Daisy (~$17): Rum, Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, cucumber syrup, kiwi, cucumber, and sparkling wine on top Aya's take: Lowkey rooftop great for grabbing a quick drink before/after dinner. They didn't have the drink I wanted but I was pleasantly impressed with my second choice, The Summer Daisy. Very refreshing, light, and not too sweet. On a hot Summer day, this was a great drink to sip on while chatting with friends and enjoying the view.

    Nice deck
    Alan B.

    Where do I begin when a a visit is so egregiously poor? Perhaps we should list some of the issues. We arrived during happy hour and selected seating which offered some shade. There is very limited shade on this rooftop venue. We were seated quicky by the hostess and the waitress brought us water. OK, that was good. Then the issues began: 1. The menu is provided by QR code, they gave us the wrong QR code, had to bring us a different QR code menu, repeating the selection process. 2. Only offered two happy hour wines, a cabernet, or a sauvignon blanc. The waitress said the sauvignon blanc was very sweet, so that was not an option. 3. I ordered the cabernet sauvignon. It was literally hot. Did they leave the bottles in the sun? We returned it for a chardonnay. 4. Thus, they only offered two cheap happy hour wines (they didn't list the names), and neither was a viable option. 5. We ordered pizza, it looked and tasted like a supermarket frozen pizza. I took a bite and left the rest, two pieces remained uneaten between our party of four. The waitress didn't ask about it. 6. We ordered chips, guac and salsa. It was basic and fine, like what I might buy at a grocery store. It's difficult to make chips and salsa taste bad. When the check arrived, everyone thought it was high for what we received, about $120. We then headed over to the Ragtrader, and had an awesome experience, great service, great food (4 small plates and 4 drinks) for $137. My next review will be about a great dining experience at the Ragtrader. Come up to the Cloud Social if you want to spend a lot, for mediocre service, expensive drinks, and terrible food. That was our experience. One star for sure.

    S C.

    Great place to go in K-town for a pre-dinner drink. Nice view of the Empire State Building. The bartender was so nice too!

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    Regina X.

    Service was friendly and the outdoor area is heated! Now on to the nitpicks: 1. Food was disappointingly bar food, flatbread just reheated and not even fully hot. 2. Small selection of wines by the bottle: only two reds, Malbec & Cab on a weekday 3. Cocktails were a miss too but at least starts at $14. For a rooftop bar with views of Empire State Building, I'd recommend 230 Fifth.

    Monicka C.

    I would say this rooftop bar is more of a 3.5/5 Pros: - Nice view of the Empire State Building - Good selection of beers, wines, and cocktails Cons: - Long line - Small venue - Expensive drinks - Very slow service ~ They give you an hour time limit, but then take 30 minutes to get you your drink. Then they come around with your check in a quick minute Overall: Honestly this rooftop bar is not worth the wait. While you get a nice view of the Empire State Building, I've been to better rooftop bars with better drink selections and better view.

    Love is in the air
    Jessica C.

    It's hard to find because it's in an apartment?hotel? building. There's so many elevator stops on the way up and lots of families with children. It's not ideal if you're looking for a night out with friends. It's also cold because the rooftop plastic coverage isn't airtight so bundle up! The drinks were well made though and the ambiance of the new york city rooftop made up for what it lacked in comfort. The love is in the air drink was a sweeter drink, very instagrammable. The grapefruit gin and tonic was smooth - grapefruit in general hides bitter tastes with its own acidity so it felt like a refreshing spritz. Service was fast and efficient.

    Kathy X.

    A few friends and I came out with the intention to visit 230 Fifth Avenue rooftop, but when we heard it was a $20 entry fee, we headed to this rooftop instead. Thankfully, there was plenty of space, as well as heaters where we were seated, on this beautiful rooftop with an amazing view of Midtown Manhattan. The Empire State Building was right in front of us. There were also all these pretty fairy lights strung up above us. There wasn't much in terms of nonalcoholic drinks and food options. I would have tried the Charcuterie Board, but none of my friends were interested in sharing that with me, so I ended up not ordering anything. The drinks that my friends got looked colorful and nice though. One of the drinks was supposed to come lit up aflame, but the wind blew it out, and my friend had to light it on fire again. It lasted only a short time. I was able to try the pita and hummus, and the pepperoni pizza. The pita appetizer did not match the photo on the menu, which showcased pita bread. What was actually served was pita chips and store bought hummus. The pizza was also not great - I think that frozen pizza may have been a better option than what was given. The service was great. The hostess and waitress were lovely. Very friendly and made sure we were taken care of. I also enjoyed the simple, yet elegant ambiance and it still turned out to be a fun night out. However, the food was definitely lacking and there's nothing I want from the menu. I would only return as a last resort.

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    Michelle L.

    The bar is on top of a hotel and the elevator will take awhile to get up top because of all the stops. A bouncer checks id before you enter. This place is mostly for drinking. There are only small bar snacks. Cocktails are strong and the usual NYC price but I don't like the quality of the alcohol. The taste is covered by the tons of ingredients mixed into each cocktail. There's a small area without heat, and the rest of the areas are heated. The decorations are pretty. It's service only. Server was nice.

    Riki J.

    Drinks came out quickly. Was a nice place to come by after dinner just for drinks. We came here Friday night without any reservations but got seats without a problem. Nice location, the Empire State Building is looming over you. The decor is very cute and floral.

    Signs all over the elevators and rooftop floor
    Kimberly G.

    This is a hard pass. My friend wanted to come for happy hour and we should've definitely chosen somewhere else. The website gives the impression of a classy rooftop, but it's really an overpriced rooftop with no AC, broken fans and is located in a migrant shelter. I was wondering why it took so long for an elevator to go upstairs, no one spoke English, and all the signs were in Spanish! When I finally made it to the rooftop, I was surprised at how hot it was since all the fans were not on and no AC anywhere. Also, there is no breeze from outside since the perimeter is double enclosed (prison bars plus a high plexiglass screen). The $16 lychee drink I had was good, but I didn't appreciate an 18% service charge being included for basic service since I like to be able to control how I tip. Also, the rave music was way too loud. I would not recommend visiting and I definitely would not return.

    Ali T.

    I first went to the old La Quinta hotel location across the street to find out that their rooftop bar moved across the street to Nyma's rooftop. I did not mind as it was literally across the street. I just wanted a place for drinks before dinner reservations nearby. The rooftop bar was located on the 17th floor (take the first right once off the elevator). Views were just as beautiful as the other rooftop bar and the indoor/outdoor bar was more spacious than the other one. There was more space by the actual bar and there were more seats outside. All of the heat lamps above helped, but they were a bit too low (I felt my hair getting hot). Happy hour was great and prices were fair for midtown. Staff were friendly and attentive! Restrooms (2 the floor) were clean. I'd definitely stop by again for happy hour drinks with friends!

    Candice M.

    The views were viewing!! I ordered the Love potion. It was recommended by our server & she did not miss! The staff was friendly!! Drinks were kinda high but what in the city isn't! The bugs were out! Do not forget to bring repellent because YIKES!!!

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    Is there still happy hour on the weekends?

    Yes

    Do you have smoking section?

    No smoking section. You can smoke anywhere on the rooftop

    Do they card at the entrance the age?

    Yes they do. 21 and over

    Can a bring my 5 months baby here?

    It's not that type of playtime.

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    Highlights: at night you have front row seats to the Empire State buildings hourly light show.

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