230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
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2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Monday
2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
2:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
About
230 fifth rooftop bar is located in the heart of the NYC just a few blocks from the Empire state building. We are open all year long our indoor penthouse lounge is completely enclosed and our rooftop is open to the sky. In the winter months we have custom build igloos to keep you warm.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: NoMad
How to get there
  • 28th St • 2 min walk
  • 23rd St • 5 min walk
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  • Rachel B
    1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good drinks, bad service
    I love going to a rooftop bar so was excited when I came across this one. All was going well until we got to the bar and waited 5 minutes before the bartender served someone who came after us. This bartender then told us we were queuing in the wrong place (not sure how as it's a bar and only about 5 customers there anyway). His tone was so rude. I ordered our drinks and decided not to tip (for the first time in the 5 days we have been here) as he just didn't deserve my money. He was clearly annoyed and said "you not tipping?". My answer was a simple "no". He made our drinks and told me never to come back again!!! It's a shame such a nice bar in a great location had such awful employees. Good service goes a long way!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 October 2023
  • Vy H.
    Washington DC, District of Columbia2,933 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Light bites/drinks in NYC, New York
    Came here Saturday night with my girlfriends—hung out in their outdoor rooftop deck area. They have some cute holiday decor so you can take photos! They also have winter igloos—we were able to get a table in one of them—there is a $50 minimum spend per person. Overall the igloos were cute but the tables felt jammed too close to each other. For snacks, we got the Guacamole & Chips and a side of French Fries—both pretty good. For cocktails, there’s a good selection to choose from! I tried the Frozen Pina Colada and Mojito—both were okay, not much alcohol in them. My friends enjoyed the Apple Cider and Caramel Cream Martini!
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing those awesome photos! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that our venue left such a positive impression on you. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support.
    Written 11 March 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 November 2023
  • GKB16
    Carlisle, United Kingdom112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing rooftop bar
    We visited on a Saturday evening on holiday. We had to queue to get in but it didnt take long. We loved this bar, the drinks are slightly expensive but you pay for what you get - an amazing view with a superb atmosphere. Dj playing songs, drinking a cocktail while watching the sunset over the Empire State Building and skyline of NYC. Perfection.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 April 2024
  • Andy Kos
    129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool rooftop bar with Clubby Vibes
    Cool rooftop bar with view of the empire state building and club vibes. Worth a visit in New York to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the view and get some refreshing drinks. The frozen margaritas were great, and I would highly recommend them.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 April 2024
  • Wandering_Freee
    Northport, New York998 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool Spot
    We stopped here for drinks during the day. You can start ordering food from the bar at 4pm. I liked how you order your drinks then find your own seats. We did the frozen raspberry margaritas in the pouch. They were great. You have the view of the empire state building. Definitely will be coming back.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 July 2024
  • 212becky
    Birmingham, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best rooftop bar ever!
    A wonderful rooftop bar. Loved the frozen cocktails! Many thanks to all the brilliant staff, especially Sarah, who was fantastic. Beautiful views of the city. Kids are also welcome until 7pm. Even when it rained and we went to the bar indoors, it was still a great experience. Put it on your list of places to visit!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 August 2024
  • Paweł Bor
    New York City, New York1,905 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good experience
    While the rooftop offers a pleasant ambiance, I find the enthusiasm surrounding it somewhat perplexing. The space tends to feel overcrowded, diminishing the overall experience. Additionally, the use of fences, rather than glass barricades, obstructs what could otherwise be a captivating view.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 September 2024
  • debbielester417
    London, United Kingdom12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views but the menu needs work!
    Absolutely fab place for views of the Empire State Building & cocktails are lush (served in a bag with a lucky duck keepsake). Turn up & find your own table then order at the bar. Menu limited, but tasty & plentiful. HOWEVER very disappointed for my daughter as there were no veggie Main meal options. There was a tomato pasta choice but the staff could not order it without the parmesan on top (which is NOT vegetarian as it contains rennet). The Impossible burger I saw on Google reviews online isn't featured on the menu at the venue. So if you're veggie, unless you want to eat nachos or hummus or fries, only come here for drinks once you've eaten!
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 September 2024
  • Diane
    Tamworth, United Kingdom17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Heights!
    It must be about 15 years since I visited this bar the last time I was with my daughter, this time I was with my partner. This is the best place to view the Empire State Building getting fabulous photos all around. We enjoyed several cocktails including mango and jalapeno nice with a spicy kick. DJ played rap type music. I would recommend this rooftop especially for view it can get busy and there is usually a line.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 September 2024
  • Stowey-Traveller
    Nether Stowey, United Kingdom447 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to spend an evening in good company
    Large roof top bar with great views of The Empire State Building. Although busy we got a nice table with chairs, you pay a premium for drinks but the frozen cocktails were particularly good. Great place to spend an evening in good company.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 September 2024
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TashiaTravels
Windhoek, Namibia47 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
If you’re planning on having an event and want it thoroughly ruined, book this awful establishment! I was so excited to celebrate my 37th birthday and these people almost successfully ruined my day. I ordered platters which they cancelled on the last day, my phone was on silent and I found literally 9 harassing missed calls, called back and they wanted to know if I still wanted to platters. Which I did, as I had called and emailed and had made a prepayment. I was having lunch with friends and couldn’t process the payment immediately but I’d already made a down payment of USD250 just to make a reservation. They cancelled the platters anyway and which left me in a bucket of tears. If it weren’t for my friends, I would really have struggled to enjoy my day so we went there and made the most of it anyway since I’d already made a payment I’m advance to secure the booking, that I couldn’t get a refund for. They made it difficult to spend money there as I refused to spend a penny more than the down payment for the reservation. The food is really bad and they serve it in those paper like boats that one gets at fun fairs for kids. Plastic cups and cheap glasses. Just ugh. The view of the Empire State Building and others, was really good though but a bit blocked by an ugly cheap looking fake grass/plastic flowers . I can’t describe how much I loath this place and how I will never ever EVER go back there again or recommend it to anyone. A shocking place that portrays itself as stylish and fancy online…lies! It seems to be a management problem as our waitress was great but tried to swindle a 28 percent tip lmao. I also wished I read the reviews before making the payment as they were most terrible and even included accusations of racism. Never again!
Written 12 August 2021
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I am sorry to hear your reservation was canceled because of none payment. Please write to us so we can address this.
Written 21 November 2021
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Kelly
London, UK778 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
The views are amazing, and I like the igloos they have on the terrace however they get busy. The day we visited the weather was awful and pouring down with rain all evening, so we briefly went outside to look at the views of the city. The bar itself is nice with lovely décor however the service is ridiculously slow, it took ages to get served at the bar and it wasn’t practically that busy considering how many people it fits. The drinks aren’t great neither or at least not what we had, and they were expensive, way overpriced for what you get. Before we arrived in NY, we were tempted to pre book a table here as it fits 1200 people and was concerned it would be too busy to get a seat. I am so glad we didn’t as it’s a lot you must pay and although this is used against you bar bill, it wouldn’t get you must. We were so disappointed that we only stayed for one drink and then went on to somewhere else. I am not sure I would go here again, I’m glad I went but more to have a look at the views than anything else, really disappointed.
Written 24 January 2020
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Orianne Q
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Not a good experience : Cocktails at this rooftop were disgusting , I ve never drunk cocktails like that. Knife and Forks were in plastic, it’s not sustainable development. We are in 2022 guys , think about our planet !
And one more thing: They take your credit cards and passport at the beginning ...it’s the policy they said !
So at the end , the view wasn’t that bad , the food (probably from the freezer) was eatable but I will recommend you to go to an other rooftop even if it’s a bit more expensive ...

Vraiment pas top ce rooftop : le pire étaient les cocktails mais le service n’était pas top du tout, tous les couverts en plastiques jetables , ils prennent la carte bancaire et le passeport en « sécurité »... un conseil : choisissez un autre rooftop !
Written 7 August 2022
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We strive for a legendary experience for every guest and we apologize we fell short on yours. We are taking your review serious and will try to be better. We ready your review on google, yelp and everywhere else you posted, Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Written 22 August 2022
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James H
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
This is a tourist trap. No other restaurant or roof top style bar we went to in NY wanted any money upfront. Except this place, $250 up front to "reserve" a table outside.

When we arrived the doorman on the ground floor was rude. When we got up to the venue, we were seated outside, the place was maybe 30% full. We didn't want to sit outside and had to ask 3 times before we could move, our server never attended to us.

We were moved downstairs and told it's order at the bar. We ordered some food, half of it arrived cold. We asked for a fresh batch and were given the same set of slightly warmed up sliders.

When we finished we tried to hit our $250 total, but instead requested service back. We're yet to receive our refund.

Avoid this place and go literally anywhere else.
Written 28 December 2021
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LaurenC29
Barnsley, UK82 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited here following a recommendation from a friend. We had a really good night but it was not quite what I expected. I thought it was going to be a high end cocktail bar but is more of a sports bar to be honest. Unfortunately it was raining heavy when we went so we could not really enjoy the rooftop and the view of the Empire State was obscured by scaffolding which was a shame. The food was really tasty and we had lovely cocktails. We did book in advance and you have to pay a deposit but this was not an issue for us. You do also need ID to get in which we did not have with us as we had not realised and being English is not something we are used to carrying at all times. The man on the door was a bit rude to us about this issue. However, the manager came down and did let us in. Overall we had a great night and we watched our first basketball game on the screens.
Written 16 February 2020
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TrishSB
Alexandria, VA51 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Family
We reserved an igloo over 3 weeks ago. We had to pay $50 per person that would be applied to the bill. That was what the website said, we wanted an igloo because out 16 yr old could be with us. We got there and they said we had a table, not an igloo and everything was booked. The tables were in the middle and it is an outside rooftop bar with a view of the Empire State Building. Apparently we were not the 1st to have this problem but all the manager could do was offer a boozy hot chocolate. We couldn't spend the full $150 + automatic $30 in gratuity so we left after only reaching $115 because even with heaters it was too cold. I know we booked an igloo and the manager, Dallas, said she couldn't change anything, there were igloos open. Another couple came in after us and had the sleepover issue. The food came out cold and they tasted good but were cold.
Written 21 December 2021
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sorry for the confusion with igloo and table we spell that out much clearer now on the website thanks to your feedback. We appreciate you visiting.
Written 26 March 2022
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Graeme Smart
Dunfermline, UK118 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I like to do mostly positive reviews but a few things about this place need to be said although we had booked this over a month ago I was surprised by the doorman's attitude insisting on id stating that's the way it is in his country my wife found a picture of her passport on her phone and we were allowed in however no id required from me also he never asked about our booking so if you have any id your in,
Then we were led up to a nightclub basically mega loud and full-on when we asked about the rooftop dining thingy we were informed that was off as it had been raining earlier,

The girl was really nice and no one seemed to mind the over 50 folks that had just arrived, we enjoyed the fish and chips and the two bottles of sparkling wine included ( all media and literature say 90 minutes of Champagne ) after the 80 minutes were over we asked about the rooftop and this time we were allowed up with a small glass of the aforementioned wine.

but no more as it was a working bar I don't know if you ever get to have a boozy brunch on the roof just clarify when you book or you'll be in the nightclub too.

We really loved the rooftop bar and met several interesting people a great ending after a slightly slippery start.
Written 16 June 2022
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N D
Lincolnshire, UK1,496 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
Fabulous views both inside and out with good food and drinks. You have to get in line for drinks though - and the line didn’t move quickly.
Doorman on ground level was appalling. He opened 15 minutes late, despite being in place at the right time. He shouted at the line (of predominantly middle-aged, middle class customers) that, if they didn’t have their ID in their hands he would send them right to the back of the line. He then did exactly this to a French family who hadn’t understood. He made sarcastic comments to other customers and generally scowled at everyone. Not a good impression - but staff in the rooftop bar were much friendlier!
Written 14 April 2022
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Romane
Rouen, France105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
The entrance to the Rooftop is next to The Smith restaurant: 1150 Broadway. You will be asked for identification upon entering the ground floor.

Access to the rooftop is then via an elevator. Drinks are ordered directly at the counter and the locations are free. The view is splendid!

The price of the drinks is quite reasonable given the incredible view that the bar overlooks the Empire State. We really enjoyed this bar. We went there a little before 7 p.m. which allowed us to see the sunset and avoid the crowds that went there after 8 p.m.
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Written 12 September 2023
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Jonathan B
Barnsley, UK36 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Over priced food and drinks
Fried fast food at premium prices and very poor quality.
Watered down drinks at premium prices.
Your paying for the view which is fantastic and the cheap igloos are just like a cheap greenhouse
Written 12 February 2020
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