It was alright. We can hear when they had the Aspen Apres Ski set up. It was alright. Underwhelming. The food wasn't that great and drinks were alright. I also didn't love the set up. I feel like their colorful summer ones have been way more aesthetic. The staff were kind and helpful. The food didn't take long to come Out. The cotton candy 10/10 Banana foster was too sweet only alright 6/10 Dubai croissant dessert was alright we didn't really eat it 5/10 read more

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PROS: Staff is friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]spacious upstairs, great view of Empire State Building[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], menu variety is good, looks somewhat upscale CONS: They have only a single one person bathroom with a toilet that's tucked under a cabinet and the sink; making it cramped. They also had a bucket collecting the dirty sink water underneath as the pipe isn't connected. Also, the kitchen didn't open till 1pm so we couldn't order food for 1.5 hours OVERALL: I would definitely come here again. But I'll be mindful the next time about the kitchen and the bathroom read more

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I had the most amazing time at last night Knick's watch party. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though we lost game 3 of the finals, it was clear that this beautiful spot is a winner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Huge shout out to the hostess Jaylene and our server Ray Ray. My friends and I made a reservation for 5:15pm, about 15 minutes after their doors opened and 3 hours before tipoff, so we were amongst the first customers inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We asked Jaylene if we could sit in view of the upcoming game and she gave us literally the best table in the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Talk about a great start to the evening! Even when the place filled up to the brim with excited Knicks fans, Ray Ray was always on top of the things and checking in with us often. She was an absolute pro the entire night and really helped make the evening such a positive one, despite the Knicks losing. Honestly, any restaurant or bar would be lucky to have a server like her. As someone who often dreads coming into the city and dealing with crowds, Magic Hour Rooftop is a gem that is definitely worthy of revisiting! read more

Definitely a fun area with a cool, high-energy atmosphere-great spot if you're looking to get dressed up, take some fun photos, and soak in the vibrant rooftop vibe near Times Square. That being said, the drinks were pretty ehhh. For the price point, they were pretty mediocre and didn't really live up to the visual presentation. read more

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I've been meaning to come here for a long time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've seen photos of this place during the winter time, they decorate it so beautiful with Christmas decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time around I came for a Knicks game. Luckily I was able to be part of a table reservation that faced the game! Side note, the menu items are on the pricey side. Our waitress was very attentive always checking up on us. Considering how packed it got as the night went on. Cool rooftop of your trying to go for drinks and catch up with friends. read more

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

After work happy hour at the Magic hour was such a good idea. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was so beautiful and nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was 10/10 from the coat check downstairs to the bartender that served our drinks everyone was lovely. The carne asada tacos were juicy and tender nice flavor. And the wings were made well and had a nice crunch not overcooked. The crash out was so refreshing and had nice kick. I also tried their frozen passion fruit margarita so delicious. Highly recommend read more

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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from places such as Madison Square Garden, Macy's Herald Square, Times Square, etc. We visited here Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2025 - both days for after-dinner cocktails & for great lounge-vibes during the fabulous holiday season. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge has both Indoor & Outdoor Rooftop Space. Indoor is a Western-Themed / Aspen Style - Inspired Lounge Space. Going in was 1-2-3...we showed our ID's to Security at the front, went down the hall & then around the corner to get the elevator. Magic Hour is on the 18th Fl. There are multiple bars, various seating arrangement options & my favorite the Carousel Space. The Carousel has several couch-style seating sections where you can sit w/ 2 or 3 people & it rotates. We had cocktails on X-Mas Eve at the bar & then made our way over to the Carousel. The carousel ride was so relaxing, that we headed straight to sit there our entire time on X-Mas Evening while enjoying cocktails & light bites. The Chicken Wings & Parmesan Fries were delicious. Both were flavorful. The lighting arrangements throughout the space were so pretty to view both evenings & there are views of the Empire State Building. Friendly, Attentive Staff & overall warm atmosphere provided a great 2-day bar/rooftop experience. The bathrooms were clean & at one point in the evening, Staff needed to replenish toiletries & did so promptly. I look forward to returning. moxytimessquare.com @magichourny Mon. - Wed. - 5pm - Midnight Thurs. - 5pm - 2am Fri. - 5pm - 4am Sat. - 11:30am - 4am Sun. - 11:30am - Midnight Brunch Service - Sat. & Sun. - 11:30am - 3:30pm Happy Hour - 5pm - 6:30pm. Although it is limited (Beer, House Wine & 2 Spritzes options) if you enjoy any / all of these items that this the right Happy Hour for you! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a vibe. A solid rooftop but nothing extraordinary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A coworker made a reservation for us. We entered through the Magic Rooftop entrance (diff from Moxy hotel). We checked in and showed our IDs there. We were seated immediately at a long table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was decorated nicely, however there were still Christmas trees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't advertise the happy hour menu so you will have to pull it up on your phone. We got some shots and I got the winter spritz (cranberry). It was fine but didn't taste like much. Not a strong cranberry flavor. We also got chips and guac and truffle fries to share. read more

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My rating would be 3.5/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best thing about this place was the food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The winter wonderland theme was sooo good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a really pretty rooftop and the inside was so fun and had a bunch of photo ops.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was super yummy but small portions. Particularly the Parnassian fries! It was also pretty pricey, but that was to be expected. Maps originally took us to a hotel, which turned us around for a second and we had to find our way to the entrance. I shared a photo of the entrance so that hopefully it helps someone else find it. Our service was okay, not super exceptional. We had to flag down our waitress multiple times throughout the night. They were all nice enough, but just not very present. If I could rate them a 3.5/5 I would, but I really don't think they deserve 4 stars.. if our service was better, it was easier to find/advertised, and if the the portions were bigger I would say it could be 4. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pros: cute photo ops, rooftop experience, good food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cons: pricey, service was mid, confusing to find read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The name speaks for itself, a fun and magical setting![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for a chill atmosphere with a comfortable ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We decided to have appetizers and drinks before going out for dinner. I had a delicious sparkling spritz and guacamole and chips. We had great service and everything came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the spinning seat and was fun to take pictures and videos in[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Next time I would like to sit outside to get the real rooftop feel![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely take another visit the next time im there! read more

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We checked this place out for an after dinner drink recently and had a great time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were doing a ski lodge mountain theme and had a drink menu to match the theme.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since there were only 2 of us, we passed on the shot-ski but what a fun idea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife enjoyed her Moira Rose and I liked my Mahogany Teakwood. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views of the Empire State Building and partial views of Times Square are awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drink prices were reasonable, especially for the views. We would definitely check this place out again. read more

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I heard the Magic Hour Rooftop is where the magic happens. Service was good! Even got an Espresso Martini birthday shot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its a little tight in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ordered the shot ski and there was no place to put it . It was literally on both of our neighbors tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The fact that the waitress tried to put it down made me laugh even harder. Like why? I took a pic and kindly took my shots off that ski. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The mountain/ski resort type aesthetic was cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the waitresses had on cute faux furs read more

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They weren't playing any football when we arrived. We had a vegetarian with us and they couldn't eat wings and they charged us for a bunch of surf sides that should have been included but weren't. We tried to talk to the server about it but no go. So kinda disappointing. Kinda weird they have this deal if they aren't going to play along with it. Wouldn't come here again read more

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Very cute rooftop bar. They have indoor space so we're able to stay warm while enjoying our drinks. The staff was very kind. unfortunately my friend had forgotten her id. And they were able to accept a valid passport picture. Standard drinks. I love the Chill Vibes at the rooftop bar. It was actually pretty full on a Tuesday night. More of a cozy place to hang out with some friends. Staff was easy to approach and they were managing everything very well. Easy to get your drinks and find your way around. Only thing I had an issue of was the bathroom was disgusting. But other than that everything was really nice. read more

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Fun photo ops, mid service, mid drinks. We came at around 10:00pm with a reservation and originally they sat us in the wrong spot? We moved tables and someone came to take our order. It was incredibly loud and way too dim to see the menu. The kitchen was not in operation and I don't think the bar was in operation either as the Moira Rose cocktail which I ordered mostly for the picture did not come as advertised. There was no pretty floating rose in this rose cocktail. The drink was fine though quite sweet. A very touristy spot. I would not return. read more

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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge was the perfect spot for an early birthday celebration! From the moment we walked through the glowing entrance, the whole place felt like a festive holiday escape. The décor was fully holiday-themed sparkling lights, cozy accents, and the cutest carousel-style seating that made the whole vibe feel magical and whimsical. We came as a group and ordered the margarita pitcher for five, which ended up being one of the highlights of the night. It was super tasty, refreshing, and perfect for sharing definitely a great pick if you're celebrating anything or just in the mood to keep the vibes flowing. Between the pink neon "Where the Magic Happens" sign, the rooftop views, and the fun holiday touches throughout, the entire experience felt special and memorable. It added the perfect sparkle to my early birthday celebration. Highly recommend for birthdays, girls' nights, or anyone looking to add a little magic to their evening! read more

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We've been traveling all month following the World Cup, and New York was our final stop. After a little chaos with our table being taken, Rae, Nabola, and the entire management team stepped in and made it happen. They went above and beyond to make sure our last night of the trip was one to remember. When this team has their backs against the wall, they find a way to make it happen. That's the kind of customer service you don't forget. Thank you for being the cherry on top of an unforgettable World Cup journey. Your hospitality, professionalism, and genuine care meant so much to us. We'll definitely be back. read more

I had made reservations for the rooftop ahead of time. It was hard to find as I thought it was in the Moxie hotel, based on directions on Maps app. I asked for directions and they guided me out the hotel from the side to the entrance. I thought I was going to see the Bloom side but it closed for a private event. We sat at the bench with a cute table where our server offered to answer any questions. I went with the Lavender Spritzer and a Margarita. The lavender spritzer had a nice light and sweet taste which I enjoyed. The spicy margarita taste to sweet like orange juice. The espresso martini was good, but it was not cold as expected. We ordered guacamole and chips and those tasted great. It was a beautiful day to be out so we really enjoyed our time there. I wish the music was louder. I feel like it was too soft for it being an outdoor bar. read more

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I only stopped by for happy hour (5-6:30) an got a quick drink. The cocktail menu had some fun options and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was decorated really well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This rooftop has a great view of the Empire State Building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was solid. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but it was just not as magical as I thought. Presentation is great - there's a small flowery carousel great for pictures. We were able to see a part of the Empire State building from where we sat. Drinks were not so great. We got the bouquet of three drinks and only really liked the Lavender Haze. Even the glass it came on was extremely hard to drink from! Snack selection was also minimal. What saves this experience is the service! Thanks for letting us switch our drinks! read more

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We were traveling from PA to NY via New Jersey transit. We had a reservation for 2pm and we arrived at the Trenton station at 11:30 for the 11:57 train so that we could get to NY with time to spare. Unfortunately both the 11:57 and the 12:18 were canceled and the next teain wasn't until 12:57. We called and rescheduled for a later reservation but when we finally arrived it was right at 3, when they have their last seating for brunch. They sat us for brunch and then hovered with judging and rushing eyes the entire time we were there. Our food was cold and not great. When they gave us a dinner menu we both felt like they should've just told us they weren't serving brunch anymore and gave us that menu which we feel looked better. This place is absolutely beautiful and great for pictures but that is it! Oh, and the lavender haze was amazing. read more

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There's not much magic happening up here. I hadn't been in years since they opened with much fanfare, but had friends visiting from out of town who wanted to go. It was a very hot humid sunny afternoon and were sat directly in the sun with little shade, which quickly took its toll on us. It feels very tourist trap. They offer a happy hour, with very sweet drinks. Guam was fine. Crowd was definitely visiting from out of town. Saw at least one bride to be. There was someone celebrating their 21st birthday. There are much better places to go and spend your money. Also not much of a view from this rooftop. read more

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3.5 / 5.0 - Magic Hour Rooftop is conveniently located near Penn Station, on the 18F of Moxy NYC Times Square. The ambiance is great, with seasonal decorations and nice views of the Empire State Building and surrounds. Until Sep, they have a lovely Full Bloom display on the west terrace. The staff at reception were welcoming and helpful, too. However, our server was inattentive and too busy enjoying chatting with other staff to serve us. Both ordering and getting food and drinks took time. We'd made reservations and were seated at a table, but had to walk up to the bar to get utensils and ask other staff for the check. It's such a cute spot it's too bad the service level is so poor. read more

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Took my cousin who was visiting to this place for the views and they did not disappoint! I had never been here but always had seen pictures and currently they have the "bloom" setup at the rooftop. This is located at the moxy hotel, and I did have a reservation so I was seated right away. We came just at sunset time and all tables were filled. We got appetizers and drinks and while they are NYC prices, the experience is worth it in my opinion. The music was great, atmosphere lively, the staff is all friendly. The drinks were also good! My cousin and I enjoyed it and we would come back. read more

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I went here with my friend for bunch. I had the Avocado Toast with the Winter White Spritz. My friend had the Chicken Sandwich with Fries and the Moira Rose. The ambiance was very cool and instagrammy. However it took a while for the server to bring our check. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I can't say enough about this electric atmosphere with amazing views that enhances the vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were amazing and the service was quick. This was the perfect place to celebrate my wife's birthday! read more

My friends and I found this spot online. Every year we do a "Run around NY" brunch and settled on this place. First of all.... it was decorated so cute for the holidays. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions. Although the brunch menu is small, everything was yummy. A few of us didn't drink alcohol but they did a a few mocktails on the menu that were pretty good. They have a photo opportunity setup you can take pics in front off. They also have a seating rotating carousel that is so cute. I would definitely go back to check out the dinner menu after 4pm. In the spring and summer I'm sure this is even cuter. They have a two areas and two bars. read more

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I think this place is on the newer side, but worth checking out! It was kind of hard to tell the vibe. There is a rooftop area but the bars are split into two sections. The coat check is a nice option. There were quite a few TVs if you are trying to catch a game. The drinks were fine but our group stuck to the basics (I had a whiskey sour). Bartenders were very attentive. Overall, not a bad stop but would probably be more lively after 11 pm. read more

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Whiskey sour - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I made a reservation weeks in advanced but was denied a table and food service when I arrived.

I booked a table a day before for 4, as a very last minute change of plans for Mother's Day. 3 of us arrived about 10mins before our reservation time and were seated immediately. What sucked was sitting at a table that was half in the sun and half in the shade, but I understand due to the way the roof was constructed. What was weird is that the hostess gave us 3 menus and then when we were taking a picture - she took 2 away... (they later took them away again because they said they don't have enough for their guests). Overall the restaurant was spacious, but extremely loud. My friend who has been there before said the music was way lower last time she came. It was uncomfortable to have a conversation with my party. The food was great. We came during brunch hours. Prices for drinks are average for NYC $18-20. Food cost $14-22 a plate, depending what you ordered. We came to celebrate so we ordered almost half of the menu. What everyone was really impressed with was the Dubai Chocolate Croissant ($18). Delicious. We also ordered the Egghead on the Roof ($16), which was basically a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. I had the Country Toast ($16). It was just one slice of bread with avocado, an egg and a blob of ricotta I believe. It was pretty good, I genuinely enjoyed it. The little slider burgers ($22) were great. We also ordered The Basket of pastries ($14), Granola ($11), Chicken Fingers ($19), Side Fries ($12), and some alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The Moira Rose ($20) has a great presentation. They bring out a rose shaped ice in a wine glass and poured the drink over it at the table. For the end, we ordered the Palette Cleanser with 4 shots of Vodka (x2) and Tequila (x2). They weren't pure, but mixed with something; tasted very fruity. We love it. Before we left we took some picture on the terrace which had ok view of the city (we weren't on the Empire State Building side). Everyone enjoyed themselves overall. read more

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Love Moxy and Magic Hour but this one kinda lost its luster for me. We pre-purchased tickets to a 2 hour open bar (no shots, no specialty drinks, no sharing). Upon arrival the decor was extremely lacking in comparison to the Miami & LA Magic Hour locations. We discovered that our bands had further restrictions such as specialty cocktails included anything shaken (martinis and margaritas) and we were only allowed to sit at the bar. However, there weren't any seats at the bar so we had to stand. Fortunately, a table opened up after about 20 mins and even though it had a reserved sign a server allowed us to sit. We had eaten at pink pier and didn't order food here so I can't speak to that. We ordered 2 drinks each which were pretty strong and left. I would return after it warms up enough to enjoy the outside area and try the bar bites, but I would never buy the band again lol read more

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Super fun club not very nonchalant pretentious love the vibe. The views are amazing just regular lots of fun different type of music which I love for Spanish to English a little bit of Habibi. Look it up. We'll definitely come back to the Moxie hotel Magic hour. read more

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Can't believe this place has so many bad reviews since we truly enjoyed our time there. We had reservations and they sat us down promptly. The flower decorations were stunning and we took a ton of photos. The views of the Empire State Building were spectacular and the service was good. We ordered the lavender haze flutes and carne asada and shrimp tacos. The only down side is that food is really tiny so you really go there for the drinks and very light bites. Overall, a good experience! read more

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This place has potential, but the food desperately needs an upgrade. The service was a bit of a roulette wheel: some staff members were incredibly polite and accommodating, while others seemed deeply inconvenienced by our existence. So, definitely hit or miss. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once seated, we were immediately taken in by the ambiance. The space is beautiful and clearly designed for the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That said, it was still decorated in full winter wonderland mode, which felt a little odd given that we're well into spring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But hey, I get it -- redecorating an entire space is no small task. Now let's talk about the food, because unfortunately, that was the biggest disappointment of the brunch. We started with the pancakes for the table since there were seven of us and sharing felt like the move. On paper, they sounded incredible. We weren't exactly sold on the cotton candy topping, but the rest of the flavors had us excited. The presentation? Stunning. Instagram would have given it a standing ovation. The actual pancakes? A different story. They were so hard and tough that syrup didn't stand a chance. At one point, one of my friends dipped his pancake into his white mocha drink in a heroic attempt to make it edible. The rest of us respectfully retired our slices to the plate. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and asked if I could have the egg over easy. The waitress let me know there would be an upcharge because the sandwich normally comes with a "foldable" egg, which already sounded like something engineered in a lab. Fine, no problem. I agreed to pay. Then the plate arrived. The sandwich still had the original foldable egg inside it, and my over-easy eggs came on a separate plate like they had shown up to brunch independently. The sandwich itself tasted premade and lacked any real flavor. The hash browns were oily and over-fried -- giving less "elevated brunch" and more "drive-thru at 2 a.m." read more

This spot is so vibrant. Obsessed with the colors and interior designs, they really wanted to give the people a magical experience. I came here for an all girls event. So we mingled and had some drinks. They do have food for people who wanna dine in and enjoy the view. The view itself is spectacular. You Get to see the Empire state building. I love that they have three sides to this place. Each one just gives special. From the Elephant room, to the bears behind the glass ( doing nasty things lol), to the freaky bunnies lmaoo. They just all uniquely special. I say with the amount of people that were there that day the bartenders did the best they could to serve everyone. read more

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I would recommend this place for photo opportunities & a roof top experience. The entrance into the restaurant has the dramatics of entering somewhere secret. Cute! The elevator was too dark for me though. The floral room is just that, a roof top space of its own. Magic Hour has 2 other bar restaurant areas that are not decorated with flowers. Mature atmosphere. Beautiful decor. Service was good, brunch "okay" would have preferred dinner. The bouquet drinks- I will pass. Prosecco is not for me. Music was a vibe. Easy to walk to from Penn Station less than 10 minutes. read more

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Rude staff. Bad vibes. Wasn't able to celebrate visiting nyc for having a selfie stick in my hand

Kept seeing videos of the decor for this place and finally visited! We went to the bar as I didn't have reservations but didn't need it since I just wanted pictures. Side note, the entrance is on the side and not through the hotel. Got my drink and took pictures, the carousel was pretty and everyone was taking videos and pictures on it, even though it said reserved but they didn't mind since that's what everyone went for. The Drink Menu is on the pricey side, no idea what the food menu looked like since we already ate. As for the views, they weren't that great, I've been to better rooftops with better views. Would I go back? Probably not as it wasn't all that in my opinion. read more

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I met up with some friends for drinks here. We had reservations, so we were taken to a table; otherwise, it's bar only. We wanted to come for the carousel and Instagram-worthy aesthetics, but were letdown. The carousel side was closed for service, although they still let people over there for photos. We didn't realize until we were leaving that people ordered their drinks and went over to that side anyways. On the lounge and bar side, it was loud and hot. We were basically shouting over each other to make conversation. We ended up ordering one round of drinks and I had the Welcome to New York ($20), which is their take on the Manhattan. It was good and I liked the real cherries used. Overall, it's a gimmicky and touristy spot. I wasn't impressed with the decor at all during the winter. Maybe it's nicer in the summer or day time hopefully. read more

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It was pouring rain the night I went. After checking into a private party, there was a long wait for coat check and the elevator for the rooftop only fit any 6 ppl or so at once. We have the rooftop area and it was a very narrow space. The music was very loud and it was hard to hear. It was also hard to walk around considering how many people were at this event. I found it to be extremely hot in the enclosed rooftop. For them to fit that many people and not to have AC or window to open was not very good. They had pomegranate martinis on special and they were tasty, however, my much alcohol in them. read more

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York