Great service and atmosphere, view is great, and the heater is just enough to keep you from freezing up (not warm but enough if you have jacket) we had a great time, food and drink is pricey but you get what you pay for!!! read more

One of the best views in midtown featuring Central Park and Fifth Avenue as far as the eye can see. Located on the rooftop of The Peninsula Hotel with no reservations, this spot is a nice last minute pop in for drinks with a gorgeous scenery. They have an indoor and outdoor area with large couches outside that can accommodate large parties for table service. We didn't have any food but we kept the drinks flowing. All the drinks were delicious including the non-alcoholic ones. Our server was extremely accommodating and had great recommendations. Definitely marking this place down as a spot for impressing out of towners! read more

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We came here on a Friday around 5:30pm and there were several tables available. I wasn't thrilled that with about four tables open that we were seated at the only table facing the wall instead of the beautiful view---which is why we came. Drinks were very good. My drink came with tajin around the rim which was not specified in the description, but our server was gracious enough to offer to have it remade. He was great. Very nice and checked on us frequently. My husband smoked a cigar while there. It is allowed by the bar, and they provide ashtrays when asked. Patrons did a lot of eye rolling but that is not the problem of the bar...they aren't responsible for the behavior of the other patrons. The bar, itself, was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend. read more

We wanted to go to a rooftop in the area and stumbled across Salon de Ning. The views are nice and the drinks are good. This place runs on the pricier side - about $30 per drink. read more

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This cocktail lounge on the roof of the Peninsula hotel is rarely crowded, so you can stroll right in. There's a large patio area that's heated in the winter and has nice enough views of the city, but the interior of the bar is feeling pretty dated, as is the case with the whole hotel. Both hotel and bar are really pricey and high end, but the majesticity of the Peninsula name really loses its luster when it feels like the space needs some updating. This might be appropriate for those who treat the Peninsula as a reliable mainstay, but for those of us excited about all the shiny new rooftop bars the city has to offer may find this rooftop bar wanting. While the prices are sky high, the bar does know how to make a good cocktail. I was pleased with their extensive whiskey list and the bartender's breadth of liquor knowledge, so I did feel taken cared of. I felt a little out of place amongst the clientele however, but were visiting with folks who like this bar so was fine to go along with what they wanted. read more

I was a guest at the hotel and upon checkin the concierge recommended the rooftop bar as a place to check out so that's exactly what I did. The weather was clearing up and just warm enough to sit outside without freezing so we decided to sit outside. The view is nice and there are two plastic domes that you can book if you have a large enough party but since we didn't, we opted for a spot next to the edge. Being in the Peninsula, you would expect good service but our waiter felt more like a back of house staff who had been asked to fill a role temporarily until the real waiter was back. My husband received a phone call and he thought that was the perfect time to come to our table to take our order, luckily he had mentioned something he might order so I just got that for him. It was really awkward because he was standing so far away and asking me questions, I had to raise my voice. Drinks are not cheap which is expected and they were very average. The busser was visibly annoyed when we were leaving and was intent that we walk backwards and out of the way so he could pass. Not asking to be get special red carpet treatment or anything but I am heavily pregnant and clumsier than normal. Finally upon signing the bill, the same un-trained waiter came running out to the lobby saying I didn't pay. I had put the charge on our room and he failed to read the giant words we had clearly written on the receipt. Extremely embarrassing for everyone involved. What a waste of 40minutes of my trip to New York, would have been better spent walking to anywhere but here. read more

We were originally going to go to BarSixtyFive, but as it hadn't fully opened yet, we ended up here. An elevator took us up to the bar, which had an old-fashioned vibe with a pretty heavy smell of smoke. (They sell cigars here if that's your thing) When we sat down, we waiting for around 15-20 min without anyone coming to take our orders. It wasn't until my friend got up and went to the bar that we were able to place our order. I got an Orange Cocktail, which to be honest I didn't really enjoy the taste of. Drinks are also on the pricier end (35 per cocktail after tip). The bar had pretty nice views and vibes, but the slow service and high price definitely put a slight damper on things. I'll probably try a different rooftop next time. read more

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Great vibes and delicious drinks! Ofc it's pricey given the hotel but I feel like you get what you pay for. My friends got alcoholic drinks and thought they were some of the better ones they've had, and I opted for a lychee mocktail which was very fresh. They have multiple seating areas which are very nicely furnished and decorated. We decided to just take a regular table inside but if we had a bigger group maybe we would've asked to sit in one of the other areas. read more

Great rooftop for an outdoor smoke. Plenty of heat lamps up here and solid bites to pass the time during good conversations. Service always feels white-gloved & five star. Cigar prices are heavily marked up, so you're paying for the ambiance, crowd and service, but worth it once in a while just for the relaxation. Highly recommended if you're searching for a different environment to enjoy a good stick (cigar) The Magnum Rosado 52 was a solid choice. read more

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Amazing rooftop view and lovely decor! The friendly staff and drinks were exceptional ! Open late ! Stop by the view is spectacular read more

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This place is amazing, the ambiance is great and the drinks superb. Although not recommended for main course and their food menu is very limited. Service is great and Fernando is the best. This is my number one place for tranquility and amazing view while having a martini. read more

Amazing views in a beautiful bar with excellent drinks and top notch service. What else can you ask for? I love the diverse crowd and you can sit at the bar or outside at a table or stand on the balcony. read more

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Stopped in here for a rooftop party reserved by a bank, and they did a good job of coordinating the toothpicks (correct bank initial and color), the napkins, the displays, tableclothes and more. They have an audio system in case you need to make a speech, and bathrooms on the other end of the rooftop. The bar tender made a very stiff cocktail, and their special watermelon juice w/ rum and fresh cucumber was a hit with many. The food was hit-and-miss (sliders good, several other finger foods only ok, and lobster rolls were only so-so), but the lovely view and the space made for a very nice evening. read more

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The Peninsula hotel has a rooftop bar but its name "Salon de Ning" is a mystery. So I went to their website to find out more. I obviously have way too much free time. Here is a little background (lifted from the Peninsula's website) : "Salon de Ning is inspired by the tale of Madame Ning, a celebrated Shanghai socialite, avid world traveller and international hostess... Ning was a tireless collector of objets sourced during her journeys and her elegant 1930s-era New York penthouse inspired the eclectic design of Salon de Ning.. upon arrival on the 23rd floor, guests pass through a corridor adorned with Venetian mirrors and intricately carved Chinese screens leading to a glass-.." It ends there. Luckily I've been to Salon de Ning and can attest to the intriguing entry. As far as the bar goes, it's high quality. I ordered the "Ning Sling" and although it was expensive (even by NYC standards) it was a five star cocktail. Go here when the weather is nice - the terrace is the place to be IMO. Enjoy the view. Excellent service. read more

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This rooftop experience is a perfect venue to wow your out of town guests. The last time I stopped by here, roughly 15 years ago, was when I brought my parents. The indoor bar is cozy, crammed with artwork and windows. It might be tough to find a perch outside, in which case, the windowed seats are just as desirable. Cocktails will run up the tab quickly ($21/ grey goose, $26+ for mixed specialty) - so choose wisely. I enjoyed my Lychee Maria very slowly while gazing out onto skyline/central park views. read more

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One of my fav place for drink in the city. I use to go here very often, then I stoped have no idea why lol but started to go there again and I do like it like I use ;) great view , nice music , good cocktails. read more

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CliffsNotes: Nice views/ambiance, poor service, expensive. A pretty perch high above the city, formerly known as Pen Top. Views in every direction, salty nibbles to rouse your thirst, and artistic cocktails to satiate your raging alcoholism (I kid, I kid...). Prices are a little out of this world, admittedly it was my first time seeing $25 cocktails in NYC. But let's face it you're at a hotel bar on the roof with views in each direction, hopefully you're not looking for a bargain... The weather happened to be gorgeous, making my evening here quite memorable. Without a couple snafus this lounge would have deserved four stars... As Salon de Ning became progressively busier (6:30pm) service became painfully slow. We also had an "incident" where a member of our party was given a drink in a martini glass that had a little bit of glass chipped on the rim (the chip was still hanging there). We got the drink replaced, but the new martini glass was also chipped (we gave up on returning drinks, but we were pretty annoyed with the whole ordeal). read more

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Unless you're here for work or on someone else's dime, I have no clue why you'd ever set foot in this bar. The food is disgusting and overpriced ($50 for a cold lobster roll or charcuterie plate with 15 slices of meat), and the service was... not up to par for a place like the Peninsula. The clientele was mostly cigar-smoking, botox-rocking older folk. I had to leave after a few hours due to the pungent smell of cigar smoke that was slowly poisoning my brain and well being. So yeah - unless you can get someone else to pay for your drinks and food, I'd say go to another rooftop. read more

We went for drinks to Salon De Ning tonight. First off, this place is a total fire hazard. There were about 25 people breathing each other's oxygen crammed into an elevator intended for 10. We got off on the roof level and waited for a table in the bar. One of the busboys was so rude and kept saying, "We're busy, we're busy!" Really? There were wall-to wall people, I know you're busy. Finally we sat down but there were five of us and two had no chairs. Our server finally came over after 20 minutes. We asked for two more chairs and her reply was, "Oh,um, we don't have any chairs." For $50 for a glass of champagne, I think you can afford some more chairs. So we just got up and left and our server didn't care. This is the worst service we have ever received anywhere. The Peninsula Hotel should be ashamed of themselves. read more

We arrived a few minutes before 5pm when they open and waited in the lobby. The minute the clock stuck 5 we were on the elevator up and found the first open couches on the outdoor patio! By the time we left an hour later there was a 45 minute wait, and that was on a Tuesday. Heads up it gets crowded. The views alone are a good enough reason to check them out at least once. It took a while for us to get a server but once we did we ordered our wine and hummus platter. It came out pretty quick. There were some gentleman smoking cigars few tables over which was bothersome. I'm not a fan in tight spaces having to inhale smoke. Overall anther rooftop bar checked off my list! read more

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This was very disappointing. We are staying at the hotel, there are guests not staying at the hotel taking up all the spots. We waited 45 minutes at the bar and couldn't even get a drink. There should be priority to those staying at the hotel. The staff was extremely rude when asking why hotel guests don't have priority. read more

It's pricey , trendy, and a great place for conversation. Treat yourself to something cool occasionally and life is wonderful read more

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Great space and ambiance, horrible service experience. We sat at a table and waited 15 minutes before anyone even looked at us. We were finally greeted by a guy who said, "I'm not supposed to be your waiter, but I guess I can take your order." Boy, is that warm, enthusiastic welcome or what? lol Drinks came and a forth friend joined us late. I asked the same waiter for another cocktail and said that we needed the check as well, since we had a dinner reservation. Ten minutes later, cocktail comes, but no check. I wait longer and finally find the guy and ask him again for the check, again stressing that we really had to go. Another ten minutes goes by and the check arrives. After further inspection, I find that we were overcharged by $27. I get up and find the waiter outside on the patio and explain that we were overcharged and that I needed it corrected ASAP, this now 25 minutes after I first asked him for the check. He then responds to me by saying, "Well, I'm not supposed to be your waiter.". I politely told him that it wasn't my job to figure out who was supposed to be my waiter or not - he took our order and served us the whole night, so, as far as I was concerned, he was our waiter. You should never expose your guests to whatever internal chaos is going on in your business. Five minutes later, a woman arrives and drops the modified check on our table - no "I'm sorry", no "Thanks, have a good night." She just dumps it and runs. Here's the thing, if I'm at TGI Fridays, I can deal with it. If I'm at the Peninsula Hotel and paying $27 for a cocktail, then at least make the slightest attempt to provide mediocre service. read more

Nice views, crazy high prices. I wouldn't come here for more than a $17 pour of whiskey, unless you're some rich guy's lady of the night and don't mind racking up the $$$. I mean, girl, get your money's worth, right? read more

$25 glass of wine, expensive but at least the pour was big. The vibes and views here are great, they have plastic igloos up in the winter and string lights. A cool place to check out if you're new to the city or a tourist and just want to grab a drink in the evening. Good music. read more

What the heck was this place about? Maybe months ago it was cool, but I felt no desire to ever go back. $75 for Macallan 18 neat? $25 for Gin & Tonics? Got a seat at the outdoor terrance, quickly regret it as I noticed the vibe around. Typical douchey clientele or overly entitled tourist/guest of the hotel. Did I enjoy these drinks while having cigar smoke at every angle? (Thanks for the non-smoking seat... Would've been nice to know I was gonna inhale cigar smoke from three sides) The view was alright, nowhere near worth the price though. I would say skip, NYC has plenty of other rooftops with better views, prices, and clientele. read more

I don't travel above 14th St unless there is a really good reason. I hadn't seen a long-time friend in over 2 years, and this is the part of town he plays in, so I obliged, put on some heels and took on the challenge. The rooftop bar is on the top floor of the Peninsula Hotel. Now granted this isn't the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong, but it was still rather swanky. This place has amazing views of the city and I can't say no to beautiful views of the city. It was a warm, breezy night and being on a rooftop was just absolutely fantastic. Be forewarned, the cocktails here are extremely pricey. For $22, you could get into a Brooklyn party, have a few drinks, be completely inebriated and have some money left over for greasy pizza later. I ordered the Ning Sling, which is analagous to a Singapore Sling. I was in a South Asia kind of mood, and I have to honestly report that the cocktail was superb. We also had some prosecco but it wasn't as bubbly as I would have liked. This is a playground for those with expensive taste. I prefer a dark and dingey dive, but in life, compromises must be made. My friend is also a Republican. I am not sure how I stomached that, but I guess, like fungus, he eventually grew on me. A great place to impress a date who has collagen fillers and silicone parts. Not a place for a beer-guzzling, tree hugging liberal. But for one night, I pretended to be an "aristocrat." That says a lot about our friendship! read more

Cool rooftop place with unique views and igloo. Very professional and friendly staff. High end. Excellent drinks. Place to spend quality time. I highly recommend. We will come back :) read more

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Salon De Ning is the rooftop bar at The Peninsula Hotel in Midtown. Have been here a few times and always had an ok experience. There is an indoor bar area with barstools and a half dozen low cocktail tables and seats. Outside there is a small balcony where you can take your drink outdoors and look north toward Central Park. An additional terrace area with proper tables and chairs (never sat here, but might require reservations) is toward the eastern/southern exposures. On nice days in the spring/summer, the place will assuredly be jammed, particularly after work on Thursdays or Fridays. The crowd consists of after work office crowd plus many tourists. It can be difficult to maneuver through the space, hot, and hard to get a drink. The bar tenders work like dogs, but the space just gets overwhelmed. Drinks have always been good, and in the $20 range. It's a place to check out, but for a much better experience, try to come at slightly off peak times (i.e. mid/late afternoon). read more

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First of all I have to mention that the place has great view of city. You can easily get drunk here watching the beauty :) It is a roof top place if you have never been. No entrance fee. A little pricy but worths it. No dress code but still better to look dressy. The cocktails were nice and refreshing. Chill and sexy music taking you away from daily routine. Not so close to subway station so you may consider taking a cab on the way back home. read more

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Terrible drinks, overpriced menu, awful customer service. The worst was the manager who didn't try to resolve any of our issues we raised and instead suddenly enforced "one drink per person" policy which hadn't been a problem up until then since we've ordered food on the side. They were also playing club music which doesn't go at all with the vibe of the bar at all. There is a reason why this bar has so many negative ratings. Don't go here read more

Came here with a group of friends for after-dinner drinks. What's better than an outdoor bar in the spring? We called ahead and managed to reserve a cabana, which was a huge plus. It was a beautiful night and there were a lot of people milling around the rooftop by the time we arrived (after 10:30 PM). Anyone who knows me knows that I like a stiff drink, and the cucumber martini I had was killer. What the hell was in that thing? Moonshine? Jet fuel? One martini did the trick, so the cost was really not an issue for me. I don't mind shelling out $18 for a cocktail, provided it knocks me on my ass. The drinks at Salon de Ning are pricey, but that is to be expected...you're paying for ambiance and it is Manhattan, after all. My entire party was pleased with their libations. If you plan to venture here with a larger group, it might be a good idea to reserve a cabana or a table. Plus, if your drinks are strong as ours were, you're going to have trouble standing up by the end of the night. You'll be thankful for a seat. read more

The views from here are absolutely amazing. Depending on what day you attend and where you plant yourself, you can have different vibes.There are 3 outdoor areas with views: Right Side: north balcony /ledge, the smallest of the three but my favorite view (view of the North including down 5th Ave which go all the way up along Central Park). Right Side: E/SE outdoor patio is smaller than the other patio but great views nonetheless. Definitely more social than the other patio but harder to grab a seat. Left Side: W/NW outdoor patio: older crowds, good for work meetings, plenty of tables for sitting down but they fill up. Of all the NYC rooftop bars, I think this is the most expensive of them all. I would say this is a classy place but not that pretentious (but a bit still depending on what side you sit on). All tables require a CC and charge a rooftop fee unless you are able to close out your tab and request to pay in cash instead. One thing this rooftop bar features that others don't is a cigar selection. Definitely go to the right had side. It's a more social crowd, has seats at the bar, and you can sit inside and still have a view outside (definitely a plus during super hot days as the other patio doesn't have umbrellas for all the tables). read more

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************* REVIEW 202 **************** 1 of the best views of NYC at night. You can have 360 degree view of the city! This place is more for business people rather that the typical tourists. I know people complain about the pricey drinks here, but they have some of the best mixtologists here. They can make some of the best cocktail & martinis & shake it so well that the drinks are so smooth! Cosmopolitan, Dirty Martini, Raspberry Lemondrop are so good here! This is the Peninsula, no other, you definitely get what you pay for! read more

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Stopped in for a drink after doing some damage on 5th. It was raining so the out door portion was not in the offing. When we got there the seating area was full but the waiter quickly pulled some extra ottomans and a table together and found us a spot off to the side. Ordered the 'Hot as a Cucumber': vodka, cucumber, habanero martini which was very good. Wife got the 'Raspberry Royale': raspberry vodka, framboise and champagne which she liked. Came with some bar snacks. Nice setting and while the prices are high it is to be expected. Would like to come back in the evening when it is warmer and sit on the roof deck with a good cigar. read more

Redeeming qualities: great rooftop and well executed cocktails. Poor qualities: Cocktails are $26 plus tax and tip; maitre'd is a total pretentious jerk; the food is terrible (downright terrible and absurdly overpriced). Definitely not worth it go to the Arlo Hotel rooftop or any one of a dozen other rooftops for a better experience. PS I have previously eaten downstairs at the Gotham Lounge and it was a very good and high quality experience (while still being overpriced). Avoid the Salon De Ning, you will be disappointed. read more

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Always a top notch service, beautiful atmosphere and amazing music. Always enjoy my nights in here. read more

Pen Top - Amazing view - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Being able to party and drink on top of a huge building is amazing, so why wouldn't you come here. Sure the drinks are expensive, but it's new york. Give me a break, 6-packs start at 10bucks. So you're gonna complain that drinks are 15 or 20 at a bar? Then move. Otherwise come here because it's amazing. read more

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Great views. Great ambience. Great music. BUT, when you're charging $27 for a cocktail, would think you would have a season-tailored menu - why does my drink have mint leaves on ice during mid-winter? #ripoff. Come here if you're drinking on someone else's dime. Nothing artistic about this place that warrants a premium price. read more

I don't live in New York, but if I did, it would be a place I visited every so often, if that. $24 for a drink is pretty much unsustainable, methinks. But now onto the good. Whatever you order, it'll probably be fantastic and well-crafted. I got the blueberry sling. It was fantastic. I like sweet/sour drinks, and this drink delivered. Blueberry vodka, simple syrup, club soda, and other ingredients (which I've forgotten) in a glass, with a touch of foam = bliss. It doesn't hurt that you're looking out at the rest of the city. The crowd is pretty young and relaxed, so it's not super stuffy. This is a great place to unwind and have a drink or two, but those numbers add up pretty quickly! read more