iAmazing views, friendly staff, and great drinks. Wish they changed the music up a bit on the rooftop.

Do not under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES give a dime of your money to this business. My fiance and I paid a substantial amount for a table on 4th of July. The waitress told us it was a minimum and that we needed to spend the amount of our table on food/bev to get our moneys worth. At the end of the night they tried to charge us for all of our drinks on top of our table spend because that was "online through a promoter". Upon pushing back they did ultimately agree to charge us only an $120 for a "gratuity" on our online ticket purchase and another ~$50 for tax on top but had we not been paying attention they would've double charged us for the drinks they claimed we "needed" to spend to get our money back for our tickets Also the required $120 "gratuity" and additional taxes were not disclosed anywhere on the ticket link at purchase. Basically bought a ticket for the event and showed up to be charged nearly $200 more if we wanted to actually use the tickets we'd already paid for. Unbelievable! read more

We come here occasionally for a good margarita and a beautiful sunset. They have a good seating set up even if you don't reserve a table and I don't think the drinks are unreasonably expensive. I don't think they're the best drinks either, but they do the job! read more

Azul Rooftop - El tapatio, sun and fire - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Can't say enough good things about this place! The price was right, the food was phenomenal, the drinks were perfectly crafted, the service was out of this world, and the view.. oh man was the view stunning! Mark Y was our server and he made our happy hour nothing short of exceptional! His bubbly personality and fabulous recommendations left us wanting to come back for more- which we most certainly will be. Thanks Mark!! And I'd be remiss not to mention Richard, our fabulous bartender. This guy could make anything. His extensive knowledge of drinks and cocktails was impressive, along with the bit of flair added with every drink. read more

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Randomly Stopped here on a Friday night. Only stayed for 1 drink, as the place was super crowded. Service at the bar was fast. I enjoyed my drink but my boyfriend did not enjoy his lavender drink (he said it tasted like soap). Gorgeous views of the world trade and Jersey city! read more

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Fun rooftop bar with amazing margs, great views, and even better music. The perfect spot in the summer time. Definitely a younger crowd - think Gen Z and millennials. Lots of seating areas including small private tables as well as well as first-come first-serve larger shared tables. I didn't get to try the food, but the drinks were good. Fun spot! Would definitely recommend. read more

On Azul I keep vacillating between three and four stars. If you're really proactive and good at reconaissance, you might be able to tailor a great experience for yourself. If you're looking to just show up and have the venue pull themselves together, you might be disappointed. So, what do I mean by all of that? Well, let's begin with the fact that you can't make reservations online or via telephone and the email I sent, to the email address that they specified, went unanswered. I had this place on my list before as I had visited Bar Hugo (one level down from Azul) several years back. I took a chance and decided to visit on a Saturday afternoon. We got there pretty much right at opening. I was surprised to find that a small area was already reserved since they didn't answer my requests for a reservation. Despite the anxious start, I was immediately calmed by the assistance of our Hostess/Waitress Kirsten. She gave us a chance to look at available tables from either side of the Rooftop (There's a fantastic view of the Hudson River on one side but the sunlight is direct and might be uncomfortable for some). We elected to sit on the eastern (shaded) side of the rooftop which had a great view of the Freedom Tower. Their drinks were great! The frozen ones were perfect for a hot summer day. I enjoyed the small bites (guacamole, hummus, veggies etc.) but my companion felt they lacked a little bit in flavor. I'll let you be the judge on that. Meanwhile, the music was BUMPIN' (that's a good thing)! It was mostly musica urbana which I really liked. We held our table for a few hours and left satisfied to get dinner elsewhere. We noticed that the rooftop was closed to newcomers (i.e. security said to new people that they were at capacity). While I observed that I waited for a good 15 minutes for one of two bathrooms on the lower level (There are no restrooms on the top (Azul) level. So that was a little annoying to deal with on the way out. Bottom Line: Get there early. Scope the place out. Get comfortable with their drink menu and you should have a good time with a great view. Don't wait to use the restroom and good luck with getting an answer to your reservation request. P.S. The Rooftop seemed to only be accessible by stair. So I guess that means it's not ADA accessible? read more

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Arrived here a little after 5 pm on a Monday evening with a few friends. Was a little confused by where it was at first because the Hugo hotel entrance and Felix coffee shops entrance is connected. Luckily we arrived early and for seated right away. First impression, cute little enclosed rooftop. There also seems to be an outdoors area where they were having a private event so didn't get the chance to check it out. It was also one of the hottest days of the year, so my friends and I wanted to sit in the enclosed portion with AC. We sat right by the bar which was a nice private area from from the crowded side on the other side. What my friends and I loved about this place was how low key and chill it was. They also have happy hour until 9 pm which is hard to find. Our server was prompt and attentive which also made our experience great. Drinks were also delicious and not bad at $12 happy hour prices. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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I'm a big fan of the variety of views at this rooftop bar. The upper patio which is pretty spacious has a beautiful view of lower Manhattan. The indoor level below has a lot of cozy, upscale furniture with a nice view of FiDi and jersey city- def recommend going during sunset hours. The drinks were great and came out way faster than I expected. The servers and bartenders were super friendly as well. Will definitely be a regular here. read more

Azul Rooftop - a view of a city skyline - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Good place for meeting friends. My favorites: tacos and lavender fields. On weekdays went there without reservations. read more

Azul Rooftop - Lavender fields - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

We originally wanted to go to Bar Hugo on a Monday afternoon, but it was apparently not open. Something about the weather? But this is also in the same hotel and NOT Bar Hugo, which is so confusing since nothing is labeled. No happy hour despite it being labeled on the menu. Views are pretty good, you can see the Freedom tower and towards Jersey depending on what side you're on. We got seated pretty fast. Food here is pretty expensive, but the portions are decently large. Service is a little hard to come by since there seems to be only one waitress. Sunkiss pitcher ($70)- it was definitely enough for 3 of us to get tipsy. They were surprisingly strong despite not having a strong alcohol flavor! Truffle fries ($10) - absolutely massive basket so it was quite worth it. Light truffle flavor. Lots to share between 3 people. read more

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This is a great rooftop bar to grab a drink at, mostly because of the views and, to some extent, the vibe. The views include New Jersey, the Statute of Liberty, the lower side of Manhattan including the financial district and some ways to the north. The music was sort of Latin and Spanish upbeat, almost dance tunes, and the cocktails were creative and boozy. Single drinks can be expensive but you can buy them by the pitcher which brings the per drink price down a little. The bottom line: If you're looking for a cool rooftop happy-hour place with great views, then this is a great place. The prices are a little on the high side but not unlike similar places. read more

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I love rooftop bars and this one has been on my list for a while. I'm not crazy about the location. It's in a pretty desolate area with little to no other bars and restaurants around. The views are nice, you can see Jersey on one side but better, lower Manhattan with the Freedlm Tower on the other side. As for the drink, the frozen Passion Fruit Mojito is pretty tasty but it's at the upsetting NYC prices and size. The tiniest cup was $18. The food menu is extremely limited. They only offer 3 different types of tacos, 3 different "Bocaditos" (snacks)- guac/salsa, cheeseburgers sliders, a d fries. I orders the Brasied Flank Steak tacos. The price is again high- $16 for two tacos but surprisingly they are a decently filling. The tacos were had a good amount of meat that I was able to create 4 tacos from the double torillas tacos. The meat was a bit dry though and seemed to be lacking some of the toppings it was supposed to come with- roasted tomato and Jalepneo salsa, red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese. There was plenty cheese and I got a kick from the jalepeño, but I couldn't taste anything else. The seating is lounge style, low seats and low tables which isn't convenient for eating, you either have to bend over to each on the table or put the dish on your lap or hold it. The food was delivered in to-go boxes, which I'm not sure if that's how they always serve it or if they're taking precautions because of covid. In any case, it is windy on the rooftop and the flimsy boxes had potential to fly away many times. When I first got there, the bouncer told me there wasn't a spot for 2 and I needed to wait. He didnt know how long, I just had to come back, oh and also you can't stand in front of the hotel... Annoying but with limited options nearby I wasnt going to make a big deal about it. Good thing though is when the other member of my party came, he looked outside for me and told us a table just opened. I'm not sure if the process of no waitlist and come back later is how they usually do it but since not many people are flocking to the rooftop in herds at this time, it was fine for this time. The bouncer also told us the strict rules- keep mask on at your table until the first drink comes and then you can remove it but if you walk around, masks goes back on. Not a problem for us. The issue when we got upstairs was that the server had her nose out the entire time. It is a face mask to cover your mouth AND nose. Going around serving everyone with half of what should be covered sticking out made no sense. I understand that it's a lot to wear your mask all shift but that wouldn't help stop the spread if she had it (I'm not saying she did though. Idk her story). Overall the space is small, the drinks are good but expensive, the food menu is limited, the views are nice, but the staff doesn't stick to the mask fully on policy. There are better rooftops uptown which I'll stick to. read more

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Just no. There are plenty of other rooftop bars in the city that will treat you with respect and dignity. Came here with some friends on a Friday night. I no longer drink alcohol, so I asked the bartender if they could make me a mocktail. With the most disgusted sneer I've ever seen, he said no and turned around. My male friend finally got his attention again and ordered drinks for the rest of the group, plus a water for me. Shocker: the rest of the drinks get made but no water. I get it -- you're not making any money off water. But then why not indulge my request for a mocktail (which could literally just be club soda and cranberry juice?!) and charge us $7 or $10 or whatever this place wants to justify? There was a water dispenser on the other side of the bar but no glasses. So my other friend asked the bartender for a glass and was promptly ignored. It was almost comical how poorly we were being treated for no reason... but unfortunately as a minority woman it felt almost hostile and there was nothing funny about it. Go down two floors to the indoor bar where the bartenders are kind, empathetic, and make a mean mocktail! read more

They were super for our friends' private party. Our server, Barbara, was amaze Loved the watermelon spritz on the summer menu but margs were solid etc. Typical rooftop prices but for great drinks and beautiful view. Chill atmosphere, not too sceney, kinda hotelly, but come with friends and make it your own :) read more

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Usually I lend a bit of leniency to rooftop bars when it comes to the quality of the food and drink because everyone knows you're really paying for the view, but I could not recommend this place to anyone. I did come in October so I understand that the pandemic is making things difficult but save yourself the trip and go somewhere else. The drinks were overpriced ($18) for a tiny portion served in a plastic cup, but where the real problem lies was the food. Every member of our party was forced to order one item, the waiter admitted that all the food was made in the morning and then reheated upon ordering. Then somehow it took them an hour to reheat our food and it came in takeout boxes. And the quality was absolutely awful for ~$15. I got the poutine and it was so dry and flavorless. I could've gotten a better experience ordering myself takeout and climbing to the roof of our own apartment building. Please save yourself the trip! read more

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Azul Rooftop was poppin! such a chill beautiful view. the food and drinks were delicious. hospitality was phenomenal. Earl(security), Ariel(Supervisor), Lenys, Elvin, & Jimmy(bartenders/runners) made our night. GREAT SERVICE. thank you. im from long island and i'm so glad i took this trip to experience the city view with my two friends on a friday night. i have already recommended this spot to all my friends. La Vida Loca Drink & passion fruit mojito was my fav, we ended up getting a pitcher of something i forgot but it was worth it !! Guac &chips- the bomb.com, so good! chicken quesadillas-brings 3 and it was delicious the hot chicken sliders - amazingggg French fries- i'm a french fry lover and these were good ass fries lol THANK YOU AZUL ON THE ROOFTOP. Keep on being popping. read more

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I came here with some friends on the 4th of July hoping to see some fireworks from the rooftop and we had a FANTASTIC night. We didn't have a reservation or a table but ended up finding a seat and making friends with a few people which led us to one of the couch booths. The bartender and waitstaff were SUPER friendly, the drinks were AMAZING, and the small bites were DELICIOUS. I forget what the drink was called, but the tequila drink with cucumber and mint - was SO good. We went through a couple pitchers (yikes). The hummus and the fries were my top picks from the small bites menu. The seasoning on the fries is to die for and the crispy pita served with the hummus was scrumptious. & I can't forget about the views - as it's a rooftop this was one of the biggest selling points. We made some unforgettable memories up on this rooftop and I would highly recommend you check it out! read more

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An intimate/boujee Rooftop with an interesting view of mostly Jersey City but fun cocktails to choose from. $15 a drink. 3.75/5 stars as a rooftop. read more

Phenomenal views, trendy vibes and delicious drinks! I had two margaritas and guac & chips before it started raining. My friends and I received incredible service- I wish I could remember our waitress' name! Will most definitely return!! read more

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This place is so much fun and off the beaten rooftop path. Just one piece of advice - get here as soon as it opens cause seating is limited and there are no reservations. read more

(Visit was during Covid-19 social distancing July 9th) This establishment is on the roof of an hotel so there was a strict doorman once you reach the entrance. We were told we could not enter unless our entire party was there yet two of the 6 had already gone upstairs about 15 minutes prior and were already seated. The drinks are just ok. 2 ounce shots an lots of non-potent flavoring. We ordered tacos which were served in disposable containers . The tacos themselves were less then appetizing. The flavor was off and just not what one would expect for such an establishment. We figured we would order a round of shots (Tito's) but they were to "chilled" and water down. The atmosphere scenic however was obstructed due to construction. When asked if we could move over to the other side we were told a reservation was coming however no one showed through the duration of our 2hr stay. The server was friendly however not attentive. read more

Azul Rooftop - The Hugo - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Stayed at Hotel Hugo based on a prior experience we had and enjoyed at the roof top bar. However this weekend when we returned the bar experience was sub par . Sitting with my boyfriend enjoying the view and conversation . A gentleman came over and harassed me about having my foot resting against the lounge "coffee table" I was completely take. Back because we were minding my own business and he threatened to throw us out. Not only was I sitting like that specifically because I have a knee I injury and there was no need but also because this is hospitality industry and guests should be catered to. We certainly will not be coming back to the hotel or that bar and they most definitely list future business. read more

We are travel nurses here on assignment; we tried to get a reservation via email as they requested early in the week for Friday evening, since it was the only day we had off together. We never got a response, so we showed up early on Friday evening (6pm) and were very rudely turned away without a reservation (that, again, we tried to secure early in the week). We were looking forward to it but obviously we were let down. read more

Researched some amazing rooftop bars in Manhattan and decided to check this one out. I was not disappointed. There are two floors to the rooftop bar, both of which have amazing views. We came for happy hour, so I got a great drink for a great price. Seems like an amazing place for a meal, so I'll definitely be back again to try it out! read more

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I absolutely loved my visit here. I went with 2 of my bestfriends on a Wednesday night and it was so cozy and cute. The view of the city was beautiful, the Adams Family movie was playing on the TV outside and the drinks were good. The ambience was great all around. My only complaint is there was only one single bathroom available and there was always someone in there for 20 mins or so. Just open another bathroom and we're good! read more

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If you are going in between this place and almost any over rooftop then pick another place. I gave it too stars for the review of the Hudson River. I ordered the red carpet and it was horrible. It was very weak and too bitter. The place is really small with split sides. Order wine if you are going. read more

Azul Rooftop - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Love the vibe of this place! The crowd is very diverse and the age ranges from 20s to 50s. Very classy and the music is a great mix of everything from jazz to old school hip hop to pop. The upper level plays mostly EDM. Definitely be prepared for a bit of a wait if you come for happy hour as this place is pretty popular but you won't wait longer than 30 min and it's definitely worth it! read more

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Visited Hotel Hugo's Azul on the Rooftop earlier this week, as they opened up the space for the first time this summer. What a beautiful and lovely space. How do you get there? Take the elevator up to 'R', and you will arrive at Bar Hugo, a nice classy and modern bar with fantastic views. Then head for one of the stairways and enter your first taste of Azul (Spanish for blue), a florescent blue-lit stairwell donned with Cuban art portraits. After the seemingly one and a half to two flights of steps you have left the sophisticated Bar Hugo to the lovely opened air Azul on the Rooftop, a relaxing tropical Latin oasis in the city. Like I said, I was there for a special opening event, called Planchao, presented by Blackwell Rum. There was live Cuban music by David Oquendo and plenty of delicious cocktails. Currently there isn't any food on the rooftop, which is available at the hotel's restaurant at street level. However, the restaurant is looking into bringing some grills and food to the space just above Azul. Nearly 365 degree views, patrons of Azul on the Rooftop can go back and forth for a view that spans from Lower Manhattan to the Upper West Side with Jersey on the middle on the Western area of the roof, or Lower Manhattan views up to Midtown on the East Side. Azul on the Rooftop at Hotel Hugo is a great addition to not only the hotel, but the neighborhood and Lower Manhattan itself. Drinks available at the event: Frozen Passion Fruit Mojito: Blackwell RUm, Passion Fruit Puree, Served from Kelvin Slush Funky Castro: Blackwell um, Peach Liquor, Mint Syrup, Orgeat Saoco: Blackwell Rum, Coconut Water, Passion Fruit Puree La Chula: Avua Cachaca, Guava Nectar, Fresh Lime, Azuca Cruda read more

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The bouncers here are absolutely disgustingly rude. I have no words at all. There are ways to tell people that there is a wait, but this man had no respect for speaking to us like this. As someone who has previously worked in the hospitality business, that was disgusting. read more

Great views and cozy feel - tucked away on the west side. The drinks are tasty (got the El Sabor and Havana Whiskey), but the price point is really for the view (which I think is worth it). Came here midweek and it was not very crowded though was a little confused about how the service worked (we sat in one of the lounge areas thinking there is waiter service, but it seemed you had to come up to the bar to order). Will come back again soon. read more

Azul Rooftop - View to the south - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Tribeca has been on my radar lately, and for good reason. Hotel Hugo's Azul takes the cake for one of the swankiest yet less pretentious options in the rooftop scene downtown. Your best bet is for the early weekday happy hour rush. Order a few rounds of tequila and guac for the table, the New York breeze makes everything taste a little better read more

So excited when I found out there was a rooftop by my job! I couldn't wait to try it. However, I was a little disappointed compared to other rooftops in NYC. It was pretty crowded around 5pm on a Wednesday and I felt like I couldn't look at the views without awkwardly towering over people that were sitting at tables. (Unless there was another spot we missed.) We were able to get a seat at the bar. I ordered the mojito, which was great, but I'm not sure if it was worth the price. read more

Azul Rooftop - Mojito - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Do not visit this establishment. Came here on a Friday evening to enjoy a cocktail and was treated terribly. The hostess was a very rude person. She spoke to me and my friend like we had to leave. We felt rushed. During these times i try to support establishments because i know how difficult things are right now and they're struggling. Save yourself the trip! read more

Rude hostess and manager. I just declined to stay! They don't deserve my time/money in this place. read more

The view is good enough however the building itself gets in the way on the east side. West side views of JC are fantastic. The prices are outrageous so bring $100 a person for a night. $22 for two - 12 oz beers. The cushions on the sofas all smell like barf so better to sit on a metal chair. read more

Cute place with amazing views, the food is good but nothing to rave about. This place is more for the drinks and the atmosphere. Would come here again. read more

Very poor customer service. Wouldn't allow you to make a reservation unless you had a party of 6 or more. When my friend and I got there, we were asked if we had a reservation. How does thIs make sense? We were then told it would be an hour wait, we waited for 2 hours and never got to go in. No one had the decency to let us know that nothing would be available. Waste of time, don't go, spend your money elsewhere. read more

Honestly, Barbara carried this restaurant. She's a true gem and the most sweetest /patient person EVER!!! The drinks were good, great view. Pls ask for Barbara!!! read more

My friends and I went here for July 4 celebration. Nice rooftop bar, with lots of space between tables and patio couches. There's really only 5 spots for small groups. All servers and bartenders wore masks. Bartenders also wore gloves. Relief to see they took necessary precautions. Didn't see many fireworks because we're facing the wrong direction (away from Empire State Building). Beautiful clear night sky. Good music! read more