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    Hudson VU

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Rashauna H.

    The 3 stars here are truly for the view. Came here after a play to do a night cap with light bites. The views were awesome. It was low light a cute water feature and low playing music. The problem was the light bite/dessert menu is about 10 items. OK maybe 12. We asked for three things. All three things were not available. With an already limited menu I was disappointed to find nothing I really wanted. Ended up getting the smores dessert. It was tapas and in a single serve Mason jar. Flavor was good but a one spoonful dessert was lackluster. Try again Hudson Vu. This one didnt wow me and was not worth the markup.

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    Jenny Z.

    Views are great on the rooftop especially at night, definitely choose the outdoor seating option. Tried the local spritz (very refreshing, reminiscent of a hugo spritz but with watermelon instead of lime) and matchatini (creamy and milkier) and both were delicious. Service was a bit slower in terms of flagging down the waiter because the space is pretty large but other than that a great spot for a night out!

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    Kelsey C.

    Overall, we had a decent experience at Hudson VU. Unfortunately, it was raining when we went, and since there is a steep fee to cancel your reservation, we decided to go anyway and sit inside at the bar. The bartenders provided excellent service and gave us several recommendations for other spots around the city. The cocktails, however, were a bit too sweet and lacked balance, especially for the price. We also ordered the tartare and beet salad. The salad was alright, nothing particularly memorable, but the tartare was incredible and easily the highlight of the meal. I'd love to come back and sit outside during sunset because I'm sure the views would be amazing. The indoor space was smaller than I expected, but it was still a nice atmosphere overall. I would definitely bring friends here who are visiting from out of town.

    Prathika A.

    If you are looking for a spot with city views, good food and cocktails, Hudson Vu is the place for you. The wrap around views of the rooftop definitely give you lovely view of Manhattan and New Jersey. We had the Birdcage, Tuna Tartare,Croquettes and the Calamari & Rock shrimp pearls. The birdcage is a must try, the fried chicken is crispy and tender. It comes with a side of warm cornbread. The tuna tartare was fresh and the avocado mousse paired perfectly with it. They were our top two favorites. For the cocktails we got the Temptress, Golden Hour and an Old Fashioned. All the drinks were well made! For dessert, the chocolate gateaux was a perfect chocolate dessert to end the dinner. The service was prompt! If it's a windy day be sure to bring a jacket as the outdoor seating area did not have heaters.

    Autumn C.

    Service was friendly & the view was great, but the drinks were way too sweet and lacked balance. As a visitor in NY, it's worth checking out for the view alone on a day with nice weather. If I was a local, I would probably opt for another bar.

    fried chicken and cornbread
    Rabiah A.

    Amazing food! I wasn't totally blown away by most of the places I went to on this New York trip, but Hudson Vu was the exception. The portions were huge and each dish was so unique. We got fried chicken, cornbread, and other fun apps to share. And the views! So so pretty--there's still some construction going on but once that's all done this will be a hot new rooftop spot. The service was great as well, the server let me charge my phone and kept up with our fast paced dinner before my broadway show. Will be back!

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    Tamara K.

    Sunset on this rooftop was gorgeous!! Delicious drinks and food the chicken birdcage was enough for four people!!

    Donica T.

    We had dinner here and were not disappointed. The views are amazing. The menu is not plentiful but we were pleased. The drinks were delicious and the shareable plates were delicious. Our server Natalie was amazing.

    Bao Buns
    Anna K.

    The Bao Buns were incredible! Very pleased with the food and drinks, but it was quite expensive for the portion sizes. We were also disappointed the rooftop was closed, as this was the whole reason for coming. Might try to come back when the weather is warmer.

    Shana T.

    This place popped up on my Insta and looked amazing, and I was not disappointed when I finally visited. First, I highly recommend making a reservation if you are going on the weekend because it was packed! The bar and decor inside were really nice. The seating can be a bit packed inside, which I do not like since it's a struggle to go in and out. But outside is very spacious, and the views are amazing, and of course, the mini pond in the middle is a nice touch, but I think they could do more with it. But that's my opinion. So make sure to book the outside seating! I had to try The Birdcage, which is more than enough for two or even three people, along with the Honey Glazed Carrots, which my bf loved, and for dessert, the Passionfruit Sorbet, which I recommend, but it is seasonal. As for drinks, I got the Miss Behavin', of course, and my boyfriend got the Local Spritz, both of which were really good and very pleasing to the eye as well! If you're taking the subway, it is a bit of a way to get it, but being that it's by the water, it's so worth it because of the amazing views--hence so many pictures, lol. The service is great as well, very prompt. Overall, I had an amazing time and would definitely go again.

    Old fashioned cocktail
    Na H.

    Came here for pre-dinner drins while in NYC. This rooftop bar is located on the 16th floor of Ink 48 Hotel. There is a dedicated elevator that takes You straight to the bar. Reservations were required during our visit and we made them a few hours before our arrival. They do not have a happy hour. We were greeted by a pleasant hostess and seated. We ordered at the bar first and got rose cider (clean, crisp with a hint of sweetness) and an old fashioned ( perfect balance of whiskey and bitters). When them decided to get a table and order a few cocktails: Miss Behavin'(), Local Spritz (), and the Rendevous-Vu (), which was our favorite. They do have a limited food menu. The rooftop offered sweeping views of NYC and the Hudson River with plenty of outside seating if you prefer. We also noticed that on special nights they have a DJ. All in all a nice place to enjoy drinks at sunset or a light bite while in NYC.

    Rakema V.

    Friendly helpful staff. Stunning city view and ocean view of the Hudson. Great cocktails and delicious fresh small plates. The Birdcage is a must. It comes with well season juicy honey glazed fried chicken and a sweet rich flavorful cornbread. The corn ribs are juicy and flavorful. Excellent time. Amazing breathing taking view. Great conversation and a excellent time. Thank you again to the helpful amazing friendly staff. Super attentive

    Kisha V.

    Lovely amazing thoughtful staff. Ask for Jackie. She was very friendly, attentive and outgoing. She made sure and check on us throughout our entire visit. She was very knowledgeable about the flavors of the cocktails and what she felt would be best for us to try. I appreciate her going the extra mile just to make sure we had a pleasant stay and was comfortable. Ask for Jackie. She's a superstar at what she does. Thank you again. Delicious small plates/bites. Excellent drinks. I enjoyed the Local Spritz drink refreshing and relaxing. We had The Birdcage and fresh Little Gem Salad. Thank you again Jackie for the outstanding hospitality. You made us feel very welcome and comfortable about choosing Hudson VU. Thank you

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    Deliah food, great service, inspiring ambiance. Parking is tough. Go early, give yourself time.

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    Stunning views and excellent service! We enjoyed the bar twice during our visit to NYC.

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    Amazing skyline views. Drinks were great, and the skewer was delicious. Wasn't busy on a Tuesday 6:30p

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    Natalie did such an amazing job servicing us for our birthday celebration. Such an amazing time. Food was great and vibes was even greater.

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    Stunning views with great cocktails! Went with some friends and the place had a great vibe, highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Hudson VU

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    We ordered the birdcage which was breaded chicken thighs, they were good but I'm more of a chicken breast girl.

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    Lillie's Victorian Establishment
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