The Roof

I had this placed booked marked for awhile now so since i was having dinner in the area I came here for some after dinner drinks. The outside part was closed since it was a cold night but it was still a nice lounge. I really liked how chilled this lounge was and the DJ was playing some good tunes.
I ordered a cocktail from the menu and it was pretty tasty and well made. One thing that I loved was that we were allowed to sit at one of the tables and just ordered drinks instead of having to get a bottle like some lounges do on a Friday night.
I found that everyone that worked there was very nice.

******ROOFTOP PATIO CLOSED UNTIL MARCH*******
This bar does not and should not reflect the Viceroy. We arrived to a friendly and kind staff, yet once you get to «The Roof» the service and ambiance significantly drops! Firstly, the pictures make this place look larger and better than it is. It is basically a tiny box. Once we stepped out of the elevator it was extremely underwhelming. I was excited to take in the views, but was informed that the patio was closed for «construction». Another staffer said it was closed because the «floor was slippery.» We ordered a beer and a Kir Royale which was $ 29. I understand this is New York, but where in the world is a Kir Royale $ 20? The bartender was less than friendly. He looked bothered. I feel that as guests of the hotel we can at least grab a seat. This is not so. We were asked to move for a reservation. Understandable, I suppose, but without the roof being open this place is pretty much pointless.

Gorgeous view of Central Park and other parts of the city, usually great music, and great drinks. Nice place to go to any time during the day (around 5pm when they open when it’s lighter outside, to late around closing time). Bouncers are knowledgeable about the different buildings in sight and are great at making people stop smoking. Every time I’ve been here I’ve had a great experience. Bathrooms are clean, which is always a plus. It’s comfortable inside AND outside. They will also make a mimosa for you if you want one at 1am! Classy but casual to some extent.

Great view of Central Park but a bit pricey for cocktails that are just average.

First of all, I’d like to start off by saying that I have been coming here for years. Although the drinks are expensive, it is a nice view a decent vibe, however, I will never set foot in the bar again because of what happened last weekend.
I hope management pays attention to this message and so do future patrons.
I went Saturday night with a friend and we stayed several hours. I noticed that the bartender had a nasty attitude the first time I ordered drinks but didn’t pay too much attention. This continued every time I ordered drinks. I am very polite and courteous so there is no reason why she should have been nasty. At the end of the night… she gives me my bill. I give her my card (she pretends to swipe it) says it doesn’t work. I said try it again and swipe it. She refuses and asks if I have cash (weird). The bill is 105… I give her 123. I am leaving and already by the elevator and she asks the bouncer to get me. He walks me over to the bar nd she asks…“DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THE BILL IS? DID YOU REALLY JUST LEAVE ME ONLY 18 DOLLARS. DONT EVER COME BACK HERE AGAIN”
I will oblige. I will never come here again. Management please take care of your stupid bartenders because they lose you customers.

Not a fan. Rooftop was closed in since I visited in the winter so we sat inside. DJ is super loud even though they’re trying for a chill lounge vibe — impossible to have a conversation. Or maybe I just don’t understand bars? Anyway, I had the rooftop lemonade, which was pretty good, but at $ 21 it was relatively unimpressive. Pass.

We stayed at the Viceroy and had a wonderful time, had amazing service by the hotel staff and was very impressed bye the accommodations.
This bar was not up to par with our expectations of the Viceroy. Service at the bar was terrible, the cocktail waitresses ignored us until we went to the bar ourselves to get drinks. Then, when we wanted additional drinks, the waitresses again ignored us and stood around the bar. They were doing nothing but standing around, I saw several other guests walk to the bar also. I guess they thought they weren’t working that night.
The drinks were good, but expensive. We did manage to sit outside for a few minutes before the staff told us that they were closing the balcony. On the plus side, the view is to die for, if you don’t mind people ignoring you for service.

Apart from the view this roof top cocktail lounge/​bar is pretty average. You might end up waiting 40 mins for a cocktail waitress even though the place is empty.
Drinks are pricey… which is fair because it is a rooftop in Midtown but the quality of cocktails is worse than an average Pig’n Whistle Irish pub. How can someone mess up a Manhattan drink in manhattan ?!
Needless to say I won’t be wasting time or money there in the future unless they improve the service.

The view is nice and all but the lack of atmosphere and drink prices aren’t worth it. There are much better roof tops in the city to visit. I only came here since I was staying at their hotel.

Love this spot! Great views of Central Park, it’s especially nice when the sun is setting. It does get a little cool up there so in the fall be sure to bring a jacket or use one of the various blankets they have laying around. It’s a great spot for drinks (alcoholic or not) with friends and I love the atmosphere.

Beautiful view of Central Park. Relatively small outdoor area. Indoor seating available as well. Drinks were pretty pricy, but I guess you are paying for the view. That’s the reason for the 4 stars…
This is on top of a hotel and somewhat hidden.
A must see view of the park from this roof top bar during your visit to NYC or as a go to place for locals :)

First time going to a rooftop bar and enjoyed every bit of it although wished it wasn’t so packed. Avoid weekends-​maybe I’ll visit on a weekday.
The fries and hummus dip were delicious. Mojitos were on point!!!
Teagan-​our waiter was very attentive-​she stopped by frequently and got us what we wanted quickly.
Will definitely return!

I would give 3 stars if it was not for the view.
In my opinion, this is the best view of midtown Manhattan with the Ink48. You can see the whole Central Park and the sky scrapers around, very unlike.
The cocktails are acceptable (I think I really only very had old fashioned there actually, should try something else next time). Not cheap though, but you knew that already.

Met up with some family at The Roof this Friday. Nice place. Small rooftop bar and a bunch of seating with a nice view of Central Park. We ordered a Charcuterie platter and «Crispy Artichokes» which we shared with 5 people. It was a great snack and a great atmosphere. Remember that you are paying for the view so be prepared for a little extra pricing. My mojito was $ 18 then switched to IPA beer for $ 10. There was no cover getting in. Love rooftop bar/​restaurants!!! Certainly would go back.

I went here yesterday with a friend for a pre-​dinner cocktail. The elevator whooshes you up to the PH floor and you enter an upscale bar that leads you out onto a spectacular roof-​top bar overlooking Central Park.
They serve some pretty creative signature drinks. Of course, they are Manhattan-​standard priced.
It’s a great atmosphere, great service and a great spot to people watch. Perfect place to come for a drink or two before dinner, as well as to watch the sun set.

This rooftop bar has lovely views of skyscraper Manhattan and Central Park. Lots of indoor and outdoors space — comfy couches everywhere, sexy and attentive bartenders and wait staff, and yummy cocktails. We were there on a Saturday night and found seating, both in and out. The crowd was mixed which is nice — not all one kind of people.
HOWEVER, the drinks are $ 18/​each which is way out of my budget. If you’ve got $ 20 (or more) to burn and a nice night, go get a drink there.

What you see is what you get, but is The Roof worth the price?
The view is beautiful. The Roof can be found at the top floor of The Viceroy — when you get out of the elevator you get an indoor bar where the northern end opens up to an outdoor patio that gives you a lovely view of Central Park. I went on a Thursday night where it was moderately busy (since it was the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend I imagine it was less crowded than usual). We appreciated the view for a bit but had trouble finding a regular place to cram ourselves in the outdoor area, so we spent most of the time at an indoor table right next to the patio.
Based on the limited amount of seating (which was basically all reserved) I would not imagine an opportunity where you can happen to go there and the place would be empty enough where you’d be able to sit down whether you’re indoors or outdoors, so plan on standing the entire time.
The service was slow. I believe there were only two bartenders on staff, and both times we went for drinks we waited roughly five minutes before we got to talk to either of them. There were a bunch of people waiting by the bar, but not enough to constitute a long wait, especially since the cocktails were mostly pre-​mixed. Another odd thing was that they didn’t have any menus available or any cocktails posted up for people to see, leaving you three options: wait five minutes to ask for a drink menu and then five more minutes to flag down the bartender again, order a standard drink, or (in my case) hope you read the menu online ahead of time and can remember what they offer.
I ordered The Walking Dead, a tequila cocktail that was okay. All of their cocktails are $ 18 (fun fact: they’re only $ 16 if you order the same thing at Kingside, The Viceroy’s ground floor bar where you’re more likely to get a seat). The rooftop environment is beautiful, but the slow service and lacking of seating in my opinion don’t justify the higher price. If I were to re-​visit The Roof I’d at least just stick to the beers, which are in the much more reasonable $ 8-​$ 9 range.

delicious albeit expensive cocktails– you’re looking at $ 12 – 14 per specialty cocktail. Once you get over that, spend some time enjoying the view. The outside section is gorgeous, really really breathtaking view and they have heat lamps out there so it’s always cozy. The entrance is cool too, just a crappy door and hallway but you take an elevator up and enter a beautifullllll lounge. Nice lounge style low couches all around the room with tables, some tall tables and standing room as well.
I was there on a Wednesday evening– there was no DJ but they had some o-​k music playing in the background. Dimly lit, candles, cozy, great spot to go on a date and have some drinks. I also had the truffle fries which were the perfect counterpart for my 2 (3?) strong cocktails :)

Date night!
Took elevator upppppp to roof. small interior roof space, warm, dark colors, intimate but again small. Outside, the actual roof is nicer in warmer months with the same patio seating year round. Winters in NY mean heat lanterns are needed. Sat outside in my sheer top (didn’t know we would be on a rooftop)
3 glasses of malbec kept me comfortable. Its breezy up there, some people had their coats on. I wish they would had a better, more attractive insulation system. The plastic/​material they used as «windows» to shield the cold air reminded me of a construction site. nice space for a casual drink– Waitress was nice!

This is a pretty decent rooftop bar if you go with a group and reserve a little area. We had a farewell party here and had 2 high top tables next to each other. The place gets really packed and there is a line to get in, even on a Tuesday after work.
It is pricey, but drinks are good and the apps were delicious. Especially the crab toast! They should change their menu online because it is soooooooo different than what they actually offer. They offer like 6 apps compared to like 12 on their website. Deceiving :(disappointed we couldn’t get mini burgers, but the server did inform us that you can order them ahead of time for a reservation.
Pretty good view on Central Park and some NYC buildings. Our 2 servers were great and were attentive and made sure we had our drinks refilled.