This review is for the rooftop bar during a private event I attended Saturday evening. It was simply breathtaking! The views, the food, the drink- all amazing. Private party for 160 guests. We checked in downstairs and took the elevator to the rooftop. We were greeted with drinks as the doors opened- very classy. We then walked into a gorgeous bar area that lead out to the open air rooftop with breathtaking views of the city. There was a live band playing and already a fun vibe. The views at sunset were spectacular and they only got better as the city lights popped! The Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State building visible! The passed hors d'oeuvres were awesome especially the falafel which were hot thanks to the pea-sized heated rocks the waiters carried them on. The spice and crunch were amazing. The whipped ricotta crostini were surprisingly good too. I wouldn't do the sliders as they were too large to eat while standing and balancing in formal wear. All the drinks were tasty and the bar staff moved as fast as they could with the crowd. The chocolate mousse dessert was to die for. There were these crunchy small malt balls on top that were perfect. Beautiful drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn. $60-ish Uber each way. Would love to come back! read more

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A rooftop bar in NY can never catch a break when it comes to getting positive reviews--on any review platform really-- but I think this place is quite beautiful. Perhaps people's lofty expectations are as high as the rooftop bar itself, but what's there not to like about LilliStar? I see a number of reviews citing watered down expensive drinks and rude bartenders, but we're at a rooftop bar in NY...you're expecting cheap drinks and nice staff? You're paying for the views, and they have gorgeous views. I've mostly visited on chill weeknights where I haven't had to fight the crowds, and getting seat with a view and the attention of the bartender is as simple as strolling in, and I'm sure I'd feel differently visiting on the weekend. I can't remember anything about the cocktails I've had here admittedly, but unless super noteworthy most drinks start to blend together in my memory. Even if you're not able to get a seat on the balcony, the interior still offers lovely city views and really swanky seating with a beautiful bar. I'm going for the aesthetic, so I'd recommend bringing a person you want to impress, but don't expect a smile or the cheapest of drinks. read more

I've been wanting to visit to this place for a while. Finally decided to go with my free tickets before 11:30 on a Saturday. Little did I know this place was nestled on the rooftop of the Moxy Hotel. I love The Moxy So I was excited!!! The place was giving modern and upscale vibes. The drinks were very pricey my friend bought three shots of Hennessy $20 a piece. I bought 2 Long Island iced teas for $20 each as well. The bartender can't remember his name was so cool with us. The energy on the dance floor was there (at least for my friends and I) the DJ was poppin'. I literally had the best time in a long time dancing the whole night away, when I got home my feet were tired. Lol GREAT night will definitely Recommend & I will Definitely return! read more

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Their rooftop party was a 10/10 experience!! I was visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to find the best rooftop party. I looked on social media and bought a $30 ticket for the Amber rooftop party. It had great vibes and friendly people. They had about three different DJs playing, and I was dancing and vining from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. NYC is the bedtime city in the world. I wish I were living here. read more

I came for a party and it's such a beautiful rooftop and the drinks are so good! I loved the atmosphere and the service of the bartenders read more

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Pretty Low key rooftop for Moxy Hotel. A good spot to come with friends last minute. The cocktails are pretty good and creative for a rooftop bar. FRIED PICKLES & RANCH and NANA PUDDING were my favs read more

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I'm not sure why this place has reviews that are below average. It's a fairly nice rooftop joint that's casual. No fuss or muss here. They don't enforce a dresscode so that's good. There's seating and standing areas here as well. I went with a group of people on a nice spring day when there was a popup fashion event. I got to speak with some people working the event, and it was cool. I was just hearing about their work since I don't have IG. They do have food items and drinks (mainly alcoholic drinks) on their menu. There's nonalcoholic drinks, too. Got the non-alcoholic spritz and the ice cream. The ice cream was really good. I enjoyed it a lot and would've gotten a second serving if it wasn't for the cost. I didn't taste the rose petals, but the pistachios stood out for me. I would like to return again. read more

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Went for Peak & Pace's social so I'm unsure how it is on a regular day. But, I'll speak on my experience. Service- I got there around 10pm and it was pretty spacious. I went to the bar and ordered orange wine. Bartender stated he didn't have any so I asked for the red blend on the menu- he said he'd check. Prior to this I was waiting for a few minutes (even though there weren't many people ordering because the bartenders were dancing with a girl). Let's have a good time, but can I get my drink? I let that go, but when They finally came back it was the wrong order. At the end, I got the right order comped as a courtesy for the wait which I really appreciated. Ambiance- place is cute with pastel colors, funky light fixtures and an outdoor roof area. The outdoor area is nice, but needed heaters or fire pits because it's chilly at night. The inside got packed and they kept the door open which helped with airflow. There were three djs near a seated area for bottle service. They played house, reggae, soca, r&b and some old school. I had a good time. read more

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Charlie and team were great! They made my night and experience wonderful. I will definitely be back.

The vibe is cute. I went for a casual pride dj event on a Thursday. Decor is cute. Drinks were good, and servers were nice. They have indoor and outdoor rooftop seats. read more

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Located in the Moxy hotel but not affiliated, the rooftop is nice but don't expect the same decor as other Moxy's. Staff is friendly and attentive Limited food menu, not many recognizable liquor brands. We ordered tequila shots multiple times and they kept giving us mezcal. The cocktails are good and very instagramable but weak Jell-O shot flight was great, cute presentation Food- guac is served with a wafer type chip that has a fishy taste Noodles had a overwhelming peanut taste Bao, wings, & cauliflower are good Music is very low key, like elevator music. read more

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This place has been trending on Tiktok/IG.. and well, quite frankly I was drawn to what it seemed like. You take an elevator up to the rooftop bar. We were there around 7:30/8 pm on a Saturday night. I think they write online that the limit your table time to a certain duration of 1.5 hours but no one really came up to us to tell us to leave when we stayed past that time. There was plenty of plush seating and the space is beautiful. I liked how our table was just by the border of the outside area and the inner- so definitely inquire about that when you make a reservation. I also liked how they have female DJ's so the music is pretty good though music volume is loud. Now to the cons. Service is slow and we found out at the end that gratuity is already included so they have no inclination to serve you well. Our server was slow to respond to our requests and had to be reminded about certain things.. We did not feel like she really put in the effort to seem like she cared to pay attention to us at all. This place also catered to people in their 20's mostly. My friend and I are in our 30's.. ended up feeling bored, and saw lots of awkward dates/bachelorette gatherings during the time span we were there. Here's another thing. All the drinks we ordered had a smoky taste to it. We joked that it had to do with the Canadian wildfires going on... but clearly that wasn't it. Otherwise, aesthetically they did a good job. The Wu wave is blue-- looks like a fishbowl with an actual plastic toy sea creature inside (kinda can't go wrong with St. Germain but it's gonna be a smoky one- you were forewarned), and Quiver was a beautiful tropical pink with the dragonfruit and lychee tones. read more

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I had a very unpleasant experience at this bar earlier today. While I was having a genuine conversation with another guest about local coffee shops in our neighborhood (that I initiated), the bartender interrupted, over-talked me, and completely hijacked the conversation to make it about himself and his own coffee experiences without being invited into the conversation. He stole the moment from us and dismissed my voice, and acted I was not existing in the seat when he excluded me and fought to control the conversation by raising his voice in an attempt to cover mine. It sounded personal, incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional. I genuinely can't believe I experienced this type of person giving service. I even tipped well when I closed the tab the moment I ordered. At least, he should have faked respect for the sake of the tip. Later on the rooftop, I witnessed another troubling incident. A group of white women stood on seats to take photos without being stopped, but when a Black couple did the same thing, a staff member came running out, shouting "No, no, no!" so loudly that everyone thought there was an emergency. The double standard and the way it was handled were shocking. Between the bartender's disrespect and the inconsistent way guests were treated, I left feeling disappointed and very uncomfortable. This is not the welcoming atmosphere a bar should have. read more

DO NOT CHOOSE ITA FREE TICKET B4 12pm they will stall you you till that time so you pay straight scammers

Since we were staying at the Moxy we decided to check out the Lillistar for brunch on a Saturday. It's a little weird in that in order to get to the roof (of the Moxy) and the restaurant it's required that you exit the hotel, and take 2 quick rights to get to the elevator which takes you to the roof (although it's the service elevator of the hotel). It's a gorgeous space, with a great view and a number of tables outfitted with large umbrellas. In looking at the menu, it doesn't seem to be very brunchy. There are no eggs anywhere and no juices so there are no mimosas or bloody marys. Perhaps a better name would be day drinking with snacks hahahaha. That said, we had a couple glasses of wine and split some of the small plates available. The guacamole came with corn chips rather than the papadum chips advertised. It was a solid basic recipe. The crudite was endive, carrots, and cucumbers with a nice raita. The cauliflower was fried nicely in a curry sauce. Yum! read more

Wow. This place is such a vibe! We were staying at the Moxy, and while I know they are not affiliated, it was so nice to be able to walk right next door for a nightlife option! There was no line... no pretentious doorman behavior. We walked right in, were able to take some fire pictures on the ways up.. the walls are so dope. Took the elevator to the rooftop and were treated to a wonderful view of the city! We had a table reserved for us and were immediately seated. Service was friendly and attentive. The DJ was really really good. Drinks were very tasty, even though my sister said the lemon drops tasted like straight triple sec. Had a wonderful evening!! read more

Beautiful spot with super clean bathrooms but they charged $8 for a super watered down Sprite, $8!!!!! If soda is that watered down, I can't imagine how bad the alcoholic drinks are. read more

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Enjoyed an event with Perreo Intenso but manager Sebastian yelled + accused my friends and I of heinous acts. When trying to explain the situation, he grabbed and with hostility escorted me out. I spoke with security who witnessed the situation and advocated for me but the manager on a power trip refused to diffuse the situation. The assumption + yelling shows the establishment is ran unprofessionally by Sebastian. All other staff were kind, but unfortunately, the manager is a reason why I will not be returning + not recommending the Lillistar to friends. I hope the Lillistar makes changes to ensure more customer satisfaction. read more

Drank absolutely nothing all night and ended up throwing up after taking a shot here which has never bothered me anywhere else. Skip this place with their cheap liquor read more

New rooftop experience opened in Williamsburg. Views are very good from here can see the Williamsburg bridge directly downtown and midtown is off to the side still visible. For drinks I had the quiver and kuya Krusher both very delightful . Service was slower than a usual nyc place but nonetheless very friendly and kind. Of note they automatically add a 20 percent tip no matter the size of your party. read more

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Came here on a Monday night later on in the evening (probably 8:30/9). The place was pretty empty with a ton of wait staff. That said, it took forever to get our drinks and the waitress came over a second time after placing the order just to confirm everything (maybe she was newer at waitressing?). Would not recommend the gummy shots. For $6 each, they don't taste great and they definitely don't do anything from an alcohol/drunkenness perspective. They serve a trio for $18 Four of us went. Two people got house cocktails, and the other two got a Negroni and gin martini. House cocktails were solid. Martini was good but small serving honestly. Negroni was a miss. Nice music, ample space indoors and outdoors. Maybe worth coming back in a few months after they iron out a few wrinkles read more

There was a line to get in & the elevator to go up was in bit crowded but once inside it was definitely a vibe. Huge place, mixed crowd, great music & drinks (even tho I had wine as always lol) but my friends said their drinks were good. The outside rooftop scenery was beautiful at night time, they'll see me again! read more

Great experience! We went for a girl's night and it did not disappoint! We tried their signature drinks and jello shots. All of them were delicious. We brought multiple food options to try them out. The wings were so good and the sauce was addictive. So were the shrimp rolls. The bao rolls were good too but the samosas were better. Servers and service were so good. Very attentive and responsive! I couldn't have asked for anything more! read more

LilliStar - Jello shots - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cool spot with a decent view from the roof deck as well as bar. Nice chill vibe as well. Great decor to match. Very nice, clean, and well-kept. Drinks were refreshing and well prepared. Had the spicy Margherita. I'll say this is one of the better-prepared ones I've had and the taste is there to match. Highly recommended for the over all experience. read more

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Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 4/5 - they were out of a lot of things we wanted to order at 6:30pm on a Wednesday. Which is kind of crazy bcuz the line they had at 8pm was so long. So like what were ppl gunna eat that night? Drinks 5/5 read more

I went to LilliStar to celebrate my birthday this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised that the experienced matched all the beautiful photos I had seen on social media. My friends and I went at 2pm on a Saturday to get cocktails and enjoy the views. The booking experience was a bit confusing, and the confirmation texts mentioned cover charges and other fees for reserving outdoor tables but those fees didn't end up applying to our reservation which was great. The staff was incredibly kind and friendly which made our visit especially fun! I got the Wu Wave which came in a fun glass and also featured a plastic fish LOL. My friends got the Quiver and the Bumbu Margarita which were also super tasty. Overall I felt like the cocktails were beautifully crafted and were well worth the $18 price. (For what its worth I've had many $20 cocktails in Manhattan that weren't nearly as good as LilliStar). Naturally, we ended our time at LilliStar with the Jell-O shot flight! Let me just say I've never had such a decadent Jell-O shot in my life and it was amazing. read more

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The views here are incredible and the space is beautiful. They have really creative cocktails and they have small bites. It's the perfect spot to grab cocktails with your friends. I would highly suggest going before sunset because the sunset is incredible there. read more

Came here for the amber sunset party on a Saturday and the vibes were amazing. Awesome music, great atmosphere, and staff were nice. The outside bar is card only however, the bar inside accepts cash. read more

A brand new rooftop that opened up just in time for the summer! The staff is very welcoming especially at the door. We got a table inside and the views were great. We had two rounds of drinks, jello shots and the guacamole with the chili oil. All the cocktails were great and definitely be back again! read more

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Paid 3 different bartenders only the last one told me gratuity is included. There was no itemized bill given on any of the 3 orders nor was gratuity % disclosed. I'm all for including tip it's just done in an intentionally deceiving manner. 3 bartenders to service the whole roof is not enough, long drink wait times. Crowd was basic. Cocktail average price $19 each. They had a small food / small plate section. Nice view. read more

beautiful indoor/outdoor rooftop! lots of seating options, and service was friendly. i came on a wednesday evening and it wasn't too crowded. ordered the chips and guac, the bao buns, and the chicken wings. i wasn't a big fan of the chips but the guac was ok. the bao buns were delicious. i didn't like wings. however, all the food came out super fast. drinks were yummy. i would definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Lillistar is relatively new so I hope by the time I write this it isn't ruined. The vibe is near perfect. Lots of seating and space. Affordable cocktails. Sunset has a live DJ... and it's isn't too loud (sorry I'm 37). The views are dope as hell but it's not like you're on a high rise. But you get the nyc skyline. DID I MENTION THERES GOOD FOOD HERE?! It's Latin-Asian fusion I think. I can't pinpoint but I had a private section here and we ate drank for hours and still didn't hit our minimum. That says a ton. Staff here are so effing kind to us. Again. I say, Again. Please stay golden Lillistar. read more

One of my favorite rooftop bars in Williamsburg. It has a view of the Manhattan skyline and the dj was great on Saturday afternoon. There's an indoor and an outdoor section with plenty of seating options. The cocktail menu was also great.. we tried the Quiver and the margarita. Loved the margarita! Worth stopping by on a nice day. read more

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Dan was absolutely the most rude bartender I've ever come across, I'm not sure how he works in the service industry with the way he talks to guest. read more

Went here with a friend for a quick catchup on the weekend. It rained that day so the outside was slightly closed off. The space is a bit small if the outside deck isn't open but nonetheless the aesthetics were cute. The menu was limited but the food was pretty good. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The DJ could have been better with the range of music played but the vibe had potential. Best part was the view! read more

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SNEAKY CRIMINALS!! Tipfation here. They charge 20% tip on all checks without letting you know and then ask you to add an additional tip. Don't want to support a place they wants 40% tip on 2 drinks at the bar. Also, nothing "Indo" about this place. Tiger beer from Singapore, lumpia is from Philippines, Tsingtao is from China. I guess use key/popular words, use VC $ and open up Willyb, and try to be cool, total trap. The views were nice at least. Don't support. Side note: I'm in the service industry also- Bartending can be lucrative when you're running schemes. read more

Watered down drinks, limited and underwhelming small plates/food. Only good think bout this place is the views. Take ya pics and leave

Beware. This place is the biggest ripoff. Had to pay a cover to get into the rooftop bar and then aside from the high priced drinks, they've already added the gratuity on the bill. They do not inform you that the tip is included nor do they give you a detailed bill so you don't even know the percentage of the gratuity or the breakdown os costs. This might work for tourists, but it's not gonna work on locals. Shady. read more

One of the worst experiences ever in a bar. Staff is inattentive at best; but, ultimately rude and condescending. Why wouldn't they be, since gratuity is added to the already overpriced drinks? They clearly don't have to be polite. Don't waste your time....view is fine, but not worth their treatment. read more

Great service, views were amazing, DJ selection was pretty impressive. Great addition to South Williamsburg