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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Super chill bar have been here a few times now. Located right in ktown and perfect for summer/fall weather. It's not super fancy like some other rooftop bars in the city but still nice and has enough space for people to mingle or sit down. Probably depends what time you go. We went for happy hour and this is a go to for my cousins. Drink proces are pretty typical for ny even with it being happy hour which kinda sucks like $8-12 a cocktail but i don't do happy hour too often. I guess that's a little bit of a difference since drinks at clubs can be $10-15+ avg. Staff is friendly and drinks are made pretty well. Mine was strong but my cousin's wasn't as much (got the same drink) which can be good if you want more alch bad if you already ain't into the taste of alcohol haha.
3 years ago
Came here for a rooftop drink and while it's def a rooftop, there are quite a few structures that kind of obstruct your full view of the city. That being said, I tried their "you call that a kiss" drink and it was actually quite delicious. The service was friendly. The vibe is a bit weird when you try to get here because the building itself is a hotel (NYMA) and you might take some time waiting for the elevator, waiting for people to get on and off, etc. That being said, it's a nice spot to chill outside - there's a big structure with plastic walls for you to sit in if you're nonsmoking which I'm sure they just have for the winter. There's a separate area that's totally open but still, not great views of the city, but you can smoke here and it is heated. If it's too hot you can ask to turn them off. read more
2 years ago
Casual setting in the heart of Koreatown with a great rooftop atmosphere, a killer view & great cocktails. read more
Wow, I felt jipped coming to Cloud Social Rooftop Bar for a drink. We wanted to watch the sunset and pictures on their website seemed promising. There's a whole TSA-like check-in counter once you enter the hotel lobby. We stood in line, but was told we can proceed to the elevator and go directly to the bar. The elevator had a very moldy smell. The bar ambiance was mediocre at best. It just felt very dirty and old. Definitely NOT a vibe. I didn't like my drink either. Forgot the name, but it tasted like sweet/sour herbal medicine. I had trouble finishing it and gave the rest away to my friend. I would give this place a 1-star, but the bartender was holding down the fort since most of his coworkers called out sick. He was trying his best and I recognized that. We left within the hour and I realized why there was a whole check-in process in the lobby. It was a homeless shelter that requires residents to sign-in and out. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
5 years ago
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. read more
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Monicka, we're sorry to hear you didn't have a great time when you…
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. read more
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Although we're glad that you had a good time and great service while…
4 years ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
4 years ago
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. read more
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. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
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. read more
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! read more
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So happy that we were able to show you a good time and good views…
3 years ago
7 years ago
Super chill bar have been here a few times now. Located right in ktown and perfect for summer/fall weather. It's not super fancy like some other rooftop bars in the city but still nice and has enough space for people to mingle or sit down. Probably depends what time you go. We went for happy hour and this is a go to for my cousins. Drink proces are pretty typical for ny even with it being happy hour which kinda sucks like $8-12 a cocktail but i don't do happy hour too often. I guess that's a little bit of a difference since drinks at clubs can be $10-15+ avg. Staff is friendly and drinks are made pretty well. Mine was strong but my cousin's wasn't as much (got the same drink) which can be good if you want more alch bad if you already ain't into the taste of alcohol haha. read more
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We're thrilled that we can be a go-to spot for you and your cousins…
4 years ago
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!!! read more
This place is overly crowded, a tiny rooftop on a 17th floor of a hotel. With a view of Empire State Building but tbh not so impressive view, partially depends on where you are sitting, it can be blocked by the roof or the giant water tower. Also the 17th floor is quite low to view the Empire State Building; you can picture that lookin at a giant but can't see the top. Service is soooo slow; it was full and there was only one waitress. It took 20 mins for me to get a can beer. And another 20 mins to get a check. There's a happy hour but not much a discount and the drink was so so. read more
This was a great experience. Highlights: at night you have front row seats to the Empire State buildings hourly light show. The happy hour specials look awesome even though I came too late to enjoy them. The drinks are fabulous and ornate. The view is epic! The atmosphere is nice. There are flowers everywhere. Great for selfies. The one thing that they could work on is the food. The appetizers seemed lack luster. Crackers and cheese ? read more
- Cute small rooftop - Not a particularly tall building - Very close view of the Empire State Building - The sunshine is blocked by buildings to the West so you won't see much of a sunset - Might be better to come on the weekend before noon - Happy hour deals on weekends - Very good service read more
5 years ago
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Such a cute rooftop! Good for dates and small group hang. Cocktails were pretty consistently good. I've gotten cocktails with different liquor bases and they were all generally good. Great view overlooking manhattan. Service is limited to ordering from bars and seating yourself down. On the weekends, they open up for walk-ins around 4:30pm. It gets pretty busy around 5:30ish. So wouldn't hurt to go earlier than that to get a good seat. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. read more
Rooftop bar in Koreatown on the 17th floor of a hotel. The wait can get long especially on Fridays and the weekends. The drinks are pricey for coming in a plastic cup but do taste good. There's a close up view of the Empire State and covered seating in case of rain. read more
7 years ago
A compact bar in midtown with casual dress code. It's on the 17th floor of a hotel and very close to ESB, so it does not offer the greatest of views(you can see OWTC very clearly though). We got here on a Saturday night around 11.30pm and it was not that crowded, decent place to have a couple drinks and chill. Service was alright, drinks were alright, and drinks were served in plastic cups even though the place wasn't as packed. Tried the Hibiscus-75(could taste the tanginess), Juicy Watermelon(too sweet to be a cocktail) and a couple tequila shots. Would deffo recommend trying out the Hibiscus cocktail. 7/10 would go back again! read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
I did not know that the hotel below (Nyma hotel) has now become a homeless shelter. So the vibe when entering the elevator was frankly not it. But the rooftop is very conveniently located in Ktown, with direct view of the Empire State Building. The drinks are priced with the Manhattan markup so expect $18-$20 for a cocktail. I do however greatly appreciate that the drink comes with a description of the flavor, so I know which flavor profile to choose. This place is nicely sectioned off into smoking and non smoking section so you won't have to sit with smokers if you don't want to read more
We were a group of 11 people who went there on late Saturday night around 11.30pm. The place was unusually empty given it is in Ktown which is usually pretty crowded during that time. We just ordered a margerita pitcher which was the standard. Since we were 11, they provided us with a private room which was nice, cozy and had heaters which was helpful during this cold. The music being played was chill lounge which went with the vibe of the place. Overall a pretty good experience. read more
8 years ago
Quiet, lax, and casual rooftop bar in the middle of Ktown is what Cloud Social is. Went with a party of three at 9pm on a Monday (aka not the most popular time to go out, oh well). We were seated immediately and the rooftop wasn't packed at all - perhaps there were 5-6 groups there that night. DRINKS: Cocktails run 10-15 dollar a piece, which is pretty standard for Manhattan prices. I got an Old Fashioned made with Maker's Mark and their cucumber cocktail special. Both were around ~$14 dollars a piece. The bartender knew how to make a good Old Fashion as it was very refreshing and had a good ratio between alcoholic content, citrus, and sweetness. Drink wasn't too sweet which it is supposed to be. The Cucumber special was a wildcard for me and tasted much like the vegetable - could barely tasted any alcohol in it so it tasted like cucumber juice to me. Wasn't terribly impressed with that tonight. My other friends ordered a Manhattan Rye and Old Fashioned as well and they were impressed and happy with their drinks. AMBIENCE: Cloud Social does not have the best view for a rooftop around this area as Monarch probably has the better view in comparison, but its view isn't too shabby at all. You can see the Empire State Building and a glimpse of Madison Square Park/the Freedom Tower in the background, but they aren't too noticeable as you'll see quite a few residential towers around. Background music wasn't noticeable so it's definitely a good spot to bring a group of friends or a date to have a good conversation at. Just a warning: I came here under the impression that they give out one free shot if you check in at YELP prior to placing your order. That promotion has now ended so beware of the other reviews that say you can get a free shot if you check in here! Overall a great rooftop and would love to come back here again! read more
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We waited to be seated for over an hour with excitement and hope. We disregarded all the honest naysayers who warned us about the food and the disappointing view. No Empire State Building view, only blue walls. My friends were particularly disappointed with the juice like pitchers that were mistakenly sold as drinks. We informed our server Sarah, to be surprised later that the drinks she offered to mix with the pitcher was charged. Perhaps the constant assurance by management team and owner is for repeat customers only. I wish no tourists get their heart broken by coming here. Rest assured, NYC has a lot to offer elsewhere. read more
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Koreatown, Midtown West
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