Went last Friday night. Had such a great time! Just visiting NYC for the weekend and didn't have a clue where to go. Fantastic music! Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Great setup for a rooftop with beautiful views. And the staff, honestly makes the place. From the entrance all the way through the bouncers and waitresses. All great attitudes. You can tell they have fun at work because they want you to have a good time. Pleasant surprise. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! Thanks! read more

Went to the Monarch Rooftop with my boyfriend's company for a happy hour event. There was a big line to get in but we had reservations. The showed us our little spot, which was way too small for the size of the group. We got bumped a lot by waitresses walking through. It was overall a bit too crowded. Now, I didn't pay for any of it so I have no comments on the price! The drinks were really good (dark and stormy is where it's at!) and the food that we ordered was also really good! We had the truffle drizzled pomme frites (so good!), beef sliders (didn't eat), tortilla fritas (good!), crab cakes (good!), margherita flatbread (yum!) and also ordered poke that came with fresh tuna and peanuts (it was split with the crowd but I literally ate it all). Overall, we had a great time here although we were in the inside part and it would have been nice to have felt like we were on a rooftop more. I'm sure it's super overpriced :) read more

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Drinks were really good here. I came here for a Fashion Week event. They played old school hip hop. Love it. I can't really say what kind of crowd would come here on regular non private events, but the people that were here were GHETTO. However, we did meet some finance people that were there before the private party began, so perhaps they come here. read more

I was there for a birthday. Decent views, food and drinks were good. We were only able to stay for 2 hrs bc they had another reservation. Not sure if I would go back just because. read more

This review is solely based on the Halloween party, not exactly the venue itself because due to circumstances I wasn't able to actually view the place, or even stay very long. On the weekend of Halloween I came here after my boat ride ended early. I got here about 11:45, and when I hopped out of the Uber, I noticed an extremely long line that went around the block. This should have been expected because it was Halloween, and the line actually moved pretty quickly. However, once I was inside and there were only a few people ahead of me, I began to see many angry and disenchanted people. There was a guy who was in a group of four, and for some reason the venue wouldn't accept his pre-purchased tickets. He coughed up the $200 (50 per person). Also, I saw two girls directly ahead of me, and they had a similar fate. The girl became hysterically, but the lady downstairs wouldn't budge. I felt bad for them since everyone is in costume, had previously purchased their tickets, and now they are being told they have to pay an excessive amount just to get in. As I got in without issue, I'm not sure how this ultimately turned out. Finally, I get upstairs around 12:40. It's a madhouse upstairs. You legitimately had to wait several minutes just to move. They totally allowed way too many people inside and made it very uncomfortable. The place was filled with many young 20 somethings who were relatively immature. After being inside for about 30 minutes, we both wanted out. The few positives were the music was decent, the views were decent as well. I would give this place a try again because I had two friends vouch for them, but on a regular night where it wasn't a holiday or parHowever, on Halloween night, they really dropped the ball by allowing too many people inside and making it uncomfortable inside. Hopefully they do a better job with the people they allow to promote in their venue so people aren't forced to pay twice for a party. read more

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We went to visit the bar for the first time (04/30/23) and we had a bad experience. The man who was on the ground floor receiving people and directing us to the upper floor extorted $40.00 from us saying that there was that fee ($20.00 per person) to enter the bar, we paid and went up. But we found out that we didn't need to pay, we talked to the receptionist, the bar manager and the security guard, but no one could solve our situation, we asked them to look at the security cameras but they didn't. The guy who took the money denied it, but you can see on the camera that we paid the money! Anyway, we left without our money back and still spent it at the bar. Feeling of being robbed and the bar did nothing!! read more

I've been here a couple of times. It has a great view of the Empire State Building. This review is about their fraudulent business activity. At the bar, I ordered a $17 drink that said in the menu it was Espolon Silver tequila. As I watched the bartender make it, she used El Toro tequila. This is cheaper alcohol. Usual price difference 750ml is $12 for Toro and $25 for Espolon (here in NY). I politely called her out on it and she gave an excuse that they never make the drinks with the alcohol listed on the menu. She was nice enough to remake it with Espolon for no charge. That's the only positive. I don't appreciate charging me a lot for quality alcohol, promising me quality alcohol, and then giving me bottom shelf alcohol (typical bottom shelf at cheap dive bars). If I wasn't at the bar, I wouldn't have noticed. And that's the big picture: everyone is being scammed. Most people order through their server. Monarch should take the listed alcohol in the drink ingredients off the menu or actually give you the alcohol they advertised to you. This is a serious BBB violation. TLDR; You're getting bottom shelf alcohol for every drink even though it's listed as the alcohol in the menu. read more

Nice and comfortable with a great view of the ESB. The crowd is mixed and I didn't give it a full extra star just because I didn't care for the sports screens which I think spoil the mood and the food is not great . Over all a great place to go with a group of friend to hang out or celebrate a special occasion . The guy at the elevator entrance downstairs could be a little more civilized . read more

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

Monarch is a really great rooftop bar, if you're going for a drink and some photo-ops! my only issues with it were that the music was a little bit loud and the DJ on the day we went was just okay. They were kind of limited on seating, but not on space. The tables were very small and the food wasn't great. I ordered the chicken tacos and it was some chicken fingers in mini taco shells, and they were pretty cold. It didn't help that most of the tables had no shade and in the summertime being directly in the sun is no fun. The view is fantastic and the drink I got (passion fruit mojito) was so good! It was a bit pricey for everything, but considering it was a rooftop bar it wasn't terrible. read more

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Honestly not a fan. The doorman was not friendly, the servers were also not friendly. However, the manager was wonderful, hence why she has the position. BUT the view of the Empire State is stunning. read more

Beautiful views of the city. We made reservations for 10pm Monday night, but it wasn't crowded at all. Loved sitting outside while enjoying a martini. We didn't order anything from the kitchen but the martini was tasty. I'd definitely go back. read more

Had some friends in town and took them to Monarch and we all loved it!! Our views of the city weren't possible due to a thunderstorm but watching the lightning that high up was so cool! The food was DELICIOUS and the drinks were so yummy!! Definitely want to go back in better weather !! read more

Well I would love to give this place a review, I can not! After spending the whole day sightseeing and going to a Broadway show, decided I'd we would stop and have a drink before going to our hotel which was right next door! Obviously we were not dressed appropriately, although our attire was fine for dinner and a Broadway show, nice shorts and blouses were not the appropriate attire for this establishment at 11 pm I. The evening . It's amazing how you can be judged in a tourist city for what you wear and yet they have no idea on the amount of money you would have spent in their establishment! Stop being judgmental you have no idea who or what millionaires look or should act like! Though I will make sure my friends and family know not to visit your establishment in the future! read more

I celebrated my birthday here a few years ago and I had a BLAST! the music was great, the area was spacious, the service was great. We didn't reserve a table but we found one when arriving and they didn't even give us trouble for it. The ambiance is nice, a lot of social butterflies all around. The cocktails are pricy but it's also a rooftop in manhattan.. it's expected. I would definitely be back once it warms up. read more

I would like to write a review for this place before I forget that it exists. I was here as Steph P.'s guest for I believe a tech/social media/magazines, etc. meet up rooftop open bar event over the summer. The doorman upon entering outside was a little bit rude because while I was texting my friend he asked what I was doing there and if I could move along. Pft. It intimidated me so I had Steph come downstairs. Told the man at the elevator the weird exchange outside and he laughed and said that the guy doesn't know what he's really doing. But again, this was a long time ago over the summer. Went upstairs and a bunch of very kind ladies handed me champagne and pulled pork sliders. Um, can I live here? The view was breath-taking. I was asked if I was happy and if I they could get me anything else that I would like to drink up at the bar. Impeccable service. Decent food from what I tried. Though I only had a few nibbles and was only capable of staying for about an hour. But such a nice rooftop kind of hidden in the middle of no where. *I guess the location has changed though since I've gone. read more

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The highlight of an experience at Monarch would have to be that excellent close-up view of the Empire State Building. Definitely best to request an outside seating. The entire space itself is actually not much, with the interior amounting to a square footage no more than a small LES lounge and the outside providing slightly more space thant this. Bottle selection is pretty standard, with lower pricing in the standard $300-$400 range. On one friend's Saturday night birthday, the bar was actually out of a few selections. No cover. Coat check is $3 per item. The dance area (indoors) is somewhat small - maybe only a little bigger than your average Manhattan studio. I would not consider this much of a happening place to randomly drop into. Mainly a good place to get bottle service (best done through a promoter!) and reserve a seating area or two. read more

Came here with my significant other because I've always wanted to go to rooftop bars to see the view. We decided to check out Monarch and the view was absolutely gorgeous. The set up of the rooftop bar with the white couches was so beautiful and it added on to the view. My boyfriend and I ordered some drinks and some appetizers. We had the shrimp pizza which I think was pretty good but my boyfriend wasn't so crazy about. Of course I had to order the truffle fries which surprisingly did not have much truffle so that was a bit upsetting. As far as drinks, he ordered mojitos and I ordered the dark kiss I think it was called and it was sooooo good. Good enough for me to get 3 of them! I'd definitely recommend coming here for the drinks but I'd pass on the food. Also the price is a bit toooooo much but you can't expect less for the city. The service was pretty good too so I have no complaints about that. read more

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For full transparency, this review is for a 5pm on a Monday beer (or two) at the bar. The bartender was an incredibly friendly young lady that quickly told me that happy hour was in full effect and got me a Stella. It seemed a bit cold at first, but after chatting up the bartender the other people at the bar started joining in the conversation. Everyone was form somewhere else in the US and couldn't have been more friendly. I then walked out to the patio and was taken with the view of the NY skyline. I would definitely come back again....especially if staying at a nearby hotel. read more

cute place with absolutely terrible service, food is pretty terrible too. I spilt my drink and wouldn't give me a new one

This was my first time visiting this place during my last trip to NYC. The music was great, the drinks were on point, the view of the Empire State Building was breathtaking. Fun people from all over the world enjoying the beats and sounds. Will definitely go back. read more

Apparently they have this LGBTQ+ on Sundays which costs $30 for some people and $25 for others, unless you know the door person then is free. When I asked the front person why the people in front of us didn't pay his response was I know them they are my employees, but then we caught the elevator with the group that didn't pay and they were gloating about not paying and saying "it pays to know people in this city". So they were not monarch employees, they just knew the door staff, which is fine but if is free for some then it should be free for everyone or do the transaction discreetly. read more

Was staying in the Midtown area for work and went here for a few drinks after dinner. The views are amazing, especially of the Empire State Building. Only stayed for about an hour but the vibe was good. Beer selection is not great but not the reason you go here. Get a good table with a view and enjoy with good company. Staff were nice all around which is a plus especially for Midtown. read more

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So after my previous review, one of The Monarch Lounge managers contacted me and offered me to come back and re-try the food while sitting down, rather then take out with Meal Pass. I obliged and my experience was much much better. The service was prompt and pleasant, and the atmosphere was absolutely stunning. We went during sunset hours and it was so magnificent. I ordered the special "Mexican" cocktail and it was absolutely delicious, I ordered 2 more after. They offered the same salad that I gave such a poor review the first time, and this time it was slightly better, but nothing I would order again. This time it did have beets, but they are cut so tiny and small it was extremely hard to find them - I thought they missed the beets again! My partner also ordered the meatballs, they were ok. Nothing grand. All in all, this is a fantastic and fancy date night spot during the summer/ warmer months. Come here for the good music and tasty drinks - but I wouldn't recommend ordering the expensive food unless you are really hungry. read more

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This place is only getting 3 stars because the rooftop itself it's beautiful. The staff and service- not so much. Deserving of 2. In a nutshell- expect to get yelled at by bouncers from the minute you get off the elevators to the time where you need to find the bathroom. Always know "there's a line!!!" With other angry patrons trying to find their way around just like you. The issue I had was not even he overpriced drinks (as to be expected for a rooftop) but the ridiculousness that was the food prices/quantity. $17 for an "order" of sliders- that's TWO sliders per order. Are you kidding me? the clincher was the $12 French fries which were given to us as one inch nubs in a cup, bottom of the barrel?? When I asked the waitress if she could get us a fresh order given we couldn't even eat the little guys, she told me "this is what our fries are, if you want more you need to order the larger side platter." I said I didn't need more, I needed fries you could actually pick at given we were a group of 12 people ordering a lot from this overpriced establishment. Again she refused as I showed her the cup of crumbs we were given. At this point I laughed in her face and we snapped a good picture to show you what we meant by nubs. It was a work event, and I spent $1k on my business for this but we're still treated rudely. She didn't mind since she knew her 20% tip was included. I'll pass next time on this place... ****updated review since management contacted me about the above experience and welcomed me back for complimentary cocktails. second time around was great! Delicious drinks and prompt service. There was a private party going on and it rained so they still accommodated us in a separate table which was very nice. Again the scene is gorgeous outside so we have a great night- thanks again to the thoughtful and kind management ! read more

Okay first off Lucas in the front and workers are fabulous and that is the only reason why they are getting a one damn star. Was having a good time but first off we had a VIP table and the server never came to our table and asked what we wanted so I went to the bar and ordered a corona. I gave them a $50 but I only got back $11. Come on for a bottle of corona? So I told the I gave them a $50 however they said "NO YOU DIDNT YOU GAVE ME A 20" in the most rudest way ever. Okay, this is where I get pissed of me I understand you work with drunk people and yes it gets annoying HOWEVER, you can't just rip people off like that. WE GOT A VIP TABLE BECAUSE WE WANTED ALL YHE SERVICE PROVIDED. but out server never checked up on us and they never asked if we wanted more drinks which made me go up to the bar. Ridiculous. read more

Had a terrible experience last night. The view was good. The tall girl at the door was extremely rude, irrespective, and a racist, one of my friend was drunk but was forced to leave. read more

Came here with my sister and cousin in July 2018 on a weekday around 6pm. Great rooftop spot for happy hour the vibe was business casual. Can definitely see how this place gets packed on the weekends but it wasn't too crazy at that time. There was an even mix of professionals and tourists. GREAT view of the empire state and city. We had two tequila drinks the pour was good not too heavy but definitely strong and the drinks were about 15$ (but thats typical for NY). read more

Monarch Rooftop - Perfect rooftop for happy hour - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Nice rooftop bar, it'd give it a 3.5 because the bartenders are decent..did make the wrong thing once but the rest is good. The female bartender made the drinks a bit sweeter than the male bartender even if it's the exact same thing so not as consistent. A bit on the pricier side but it's alright. Nice atmosphere, decent music, you can see the Empire State Building which is nice. Close to k-town and subway station at walking distance so it's really convenient. A few tables but gets pretty crowded. Good if you made reservations first. They stop making speciality cocktails after 10pm so there's two menus. I personally really like their peach perfect. Their Apple martini is good too. Bellini and tequila sunrise are fine. Personally, not a fan of the Paloma read more

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I went for my birthday this weekend. For the price, the service and ambiance were very disappointing. They seemed to be severely understaffed and took about half an hour to even send someone to ask for our order, then another 20 minutes or so to actually send the drinks - or more like half the drinks, since they told us they were out of the other half and took another 20 minutes to send them. We were a party of 9 (all fully vaccinated and covid-compliant, on our first outing since the pandemic) but they initially put us at a table without a heater and refused to move a heater near us, even though almost all the tables had heaters. Eventually, we asked to move to a table that had just left and they did let us. The service suspiciously improved once we had ordered hundreds of dollars of drinks, but then took half an hour again when we asked for the bill. The music was also very mediocre: the playlist was very dated with no mixing between songs, and songs would often skip in the middle or at times there would be no music for several minutes. Also, I selected "birthday" when they asked for the event in the booking, but that didn't seem to change anything at all; not that that is a requirement, but a bit surprising at a high-end place that charges so much for service. We were good customers and met our mandatory drinks minimum, then paid the recommended 20% tip. However, I really can't say that the service we got was worth the price. The view is very nice, but don't expect to be treated well here. read more

absolutely stunning views of Manhattan, and gorgeous decor. The DJ tonight was awesome. The service was not awesome, but one gal did try to take our order at the very beginning then no one came back. Beautiful space. read more

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Great environment and fabulous view of NYC. Staff from the ground to the rooftop were friendly and attentive. If you don't want to be outside,there is an inside option. The music was nice, variety of genre and upbeat. Drinks were great. Guacamole and chips was delightful. Nice crowd. Friendly folks from all walks of life. I will return! Check it out for yourself!!! read more

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Great view of the Empire State Building next door. A much more 'clubby' rooftop bar for sure. If you're from Providence RI, this is like a mesh of Whiskey Republic and Rooftop. Much more mingly than other NYC bars I've been to. read more

Very delayed post but my visit here was pretty much fun, fun fun! Attended an event here and views are breathtaking as well as their space. Music was on point and they had some pretty delish cocktails. Will return when next in the neighborhood. read more

I don't recommend this place. Music terrible (not for dance) impossible to move, but above all we bought a table that supposedly included a bottle of choice but in the place they told us that it was only vodka from the house. A row to enter of 45 minutes in the rain, but the friends of the promoters entered by a deferent line. Terrible experience read more

Love it!!!!! Amazing ambiance and great views. The drinks were great. A great place to hang out with friends and socialize. Enjoy! read more

I'm going to start with the worst part of monarch- THE BATHROOMS. Monarch's entrance is relatively small. There are 3 individual bathrooms, with hundreds of people at the bar. That does not work well. But the bathroom line itself ends up interfering with 1. The coat check line which is adjacent and 2. The elevator- filled with people going up and down. The biggest complaint from everyone who attended my birthday here was the bathroom. The line averages a 20-30 minute wait. They try to keep it efficient but it's awful. I peed once in the 4 hours I was there and that was just because my friend let me skip her because it was my birthday (she waited 30 minutes). Everything else at monarch is good. Good music. Good and reasonably priced cocktails. If a glass breaks, they try to clean it immediately. People aren't unfriendly but it's usually large groups here. Would definitely come back. Another complaint- I had a paid package for my birthday with 20+ guests and yet we still had to wait on line in the cold to get into both the building and for the elevator. Which leaves me wondering, where is my money going if I'm waiting like everyone else. OTHERWISE, it was a great birthday bash and I plan on returning when the weather is warmer! read more

Amazing view on the Empire State Building, great cocktails and great music :-) I would go back soon

Want to thank the Monarch staff for making my birthday this past weekend with my friends a memorable great time. Thank you to Olesya our waitress, she was amazing, the views, the music, TJ the manager was attentive and head of security downstairs big Mike and Aron were very flattering. Monarch has my business! read more

Way OVERATED ! The drinks suck & the bartender & waitresses are little snots. The only nice thing about this place is the view - PERIOD. Been here twice & both times same problem. I live in Los Angeles & I can think of a number of rooftops there that blow this place away. Only has these ratings because of the guests- the shitload of children (21-24yr olds) that seem to flock here because they don't seem to know what good service & good drinks are. Believe me you ....... this place is YUCK read more

Another roof top party place in NY. If come only two people, we can hang out in the bar. If come with party more than 4 people, we are expected to open bottles with minimum package $350, includes Vodka and juices read more