don't bother with the food here... way overpriced and not worth it. the ritz calamari had 0 flavor (and was hardly reminiscent of any ritz flavor which seemed to be the bit sell), the fries lacked any type of crispiness. the pizza might pass as decent but certainly not worth the $. drinks and views on the other hand? outstanding! the hudson green and soldiers sidecar cocktails were delicious. read more

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Stayed at The Archer for a few days so an obligatory trip up to Spyglass was in Order. Place is small and tight. Service was great. Only drank a glass of wine there so I can't comment on the food. The view is okay. Nothing Special. 2 glasses of wine=$50. Thankfully a voucher for staying cut the cost down a bit. read more

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It's that time of year again! NYC rooftop season! One of my favorite low key spots with a view. The drinks always hit and the service is fantastic. Take the elevator to the top floor to enjoy the views with a nice drink! They have good fine dishes and great cocktails- highly recommend you checking this place out- full warning if you want an outdoor seat, it's best to make reservations! read more

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I love a good rooftop with nice views!!! Hibiscus margarita and tiramisu weren't bad but favorite had to be the tiramisu martini. Was expecting it to be super sweet but it surprisingly wasn't... can easily drink 10 :) The bar is a little small. There is inside and outside seating read more

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If you are looking for a New York vibe, this is your place. We had no reservation and were able to be sat with no wait despite the bar being very small. I'm sure it has more space in the summer when the patio is open. Espresso martinis were top tier and very chilled. Great views and service as well! read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Popular rooftop bar with a great view of the Empire State Building. The bar and drinks themselves weren't remarkable, but the view sure was. We had some time to kill before going to a show around the corner and this place looked intriguing. Happy hour was in full swing so it was quite crowded, but we lucked out with a couple of seats out on the patio. It had been another hot and humid summer day, so we could see why everyone was trying to take advantage of the indoor AC. It wasn't too bad outside, though, as the temps were dropping slightly with a thunderstorm rolling in. We were able to enjoy our cocktails and take in the dramatic view of ESB, with thunderclouds looming behind it. When the raindrops first started coming down everyone on the patio sighed with relief, but it soon became apparent we were in for a sustained downpour and the patio party was over. Good thing we were done with our drinks and had already settled up our bill! read more

Such a beautiful rooftop to grab drinks at! Perfect views to the Empire State Building. The cocktails here are great as well! read more

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You definitely are paying for the view here, not the actual drinks. Located at the top of a hotel, Spyglass has a small indoor and outdoor bar area. The drinks were just okay, but it was a nice place to sit and catch up with a friend while watching the sunset in the Big Apple. read more

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Wayyy up there but such a nice bar. I stopped in for a drink at 5 pm on a Saturday and the place was half full. I was able to get outdoor seating and enjoy the views of the Empire State, and the edge and other nyc attractions. read more

I came here for a private party so I can't speak to what the experience is like if you are here for a standard evening at a rooftop bar. For our private event, while the space we had was not too big, the service was on point. The drinks are a hit or miss though so I recommend sticking to classic drinks or a glass of bubbly or whiskey on the rocks. read more

We found reservations a day before but I believe you could be accommodated if you arrive early on a Saturday afternoon! It wasnt too packed which made the a little bigger but is definitely smaller than in the pictures, so dont expect a big space! The service was great, except because the waiters do take long time with your orders, but the recommendation and the attention was great! We were served by Aleksandra, very recommended too The food was good, I think is a great option to have drinks and maybe an appetizer but I wouldn't suggest to do a full on dinner because their menu is very small! The chocolate cake they gave me for my birthday was delicious tho, so if you want to end your evening with dessert, the truffle one is a good choice! read more

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Went here for birthday drinks with a coworker and a group of seven. The rooftop is cute but definitely on the smaller side--it felt a bit cramped, so I'd recommend it more for groups of 2-4. They don't offer any happy hour specials after work, so expect to pay $20+ per cocktail. We didn't order any food, but I did try the red velvet cake and wasn't impressed--it was hard and cold. I might go back if someone else plans something there, but I wouldn't make a point to return on my own. read more

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Cute bar at top of hotel. Not very high rooftop. Can see the Empire state. I got a perfect cosmo light pink made w citron vodka. My friend got redemption. Smacking presentation. Great friendly service. I felt like a tourist sitting by the window staring at the Empire State building. It was raining so the outdoor patio was closed. read more

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Stayed at the Archer on a trip with my daughter and was able to eat here a couple of times. Per other reviews, tight space (It's NYC), fantastic drinks, amazing view, the lamb chops were tasty but we didn't care for the beet caprese. Busy Place but the service was good. read more

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I came with a group of friends to this rooftop bar and the view was rlly nice. You can see the Empire State Building. The drinks were amazing and the service was really fast. I think this place has the best espresso martinis. read more

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We couldn't have asked for a better view of the beautifully illuminated Empire State Building. Friendly and helpful service, delicious drinks and we enjoyed the dry rub wings (amazingly flavorful). It's definitely tight quarters in there so try getting in early or making reservations. read more

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Love coming here. Really good spot to watch sports, or to enjoy the view. Seats fill up fast, hotel guests typically get priority. They close at 12 on the weekend. Only ate here once pretty good, average upscale hotel pricing on food. Bartenders make really cool and intricate looking drinks. Big perk is going at night. The view of the Empire State building is really nice. No smoking on the terrace! I come here pretty often honestly, atleast once a week, overall always had a good time. Clearly I come here often lol read more

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This is a cool rooftop bar with a great view of the Empire State Building. The drinks are good and priced about what I would expect of a nice cocktail bar. I always look to see if I can get a reservation and never can - But I always am able to get seats at bar or a table outside when I have been there twice. read more

Our group wanted to grab some drinks before our dinner and we came across Spyglass. We weren't disappointed at all. We got to the roof and asked for a table for 6. We waited about 5 minutes, and the host brought us outside to an area we could have for our time there. We loved the spot. We were right in front of the Empire State Building! The service was great and the drinks were good. The drinks were quite expensive, but the view and service was worth it. One of the guys in our group wanted some food and ordered some wings. They were good, but nothing great. There's also another bar downstairs, where we continued the party and got some shots. Definitely a pricey spot both downstairs and upstairs, but that's pretty standard for any NYC spot with a nice view. read more

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Nice view but very small roof top bar. The bar tenders was nice. I will not be returning to this bar due to their confusing system of getting a table. There was no signs or indications if tables are available for walk in. When my friends and I find a free table their staff would bring over a sign and said it was reserved. This happened more than once and the guy with glasses that is doing the seating came across very unwelcoming and snobby with the reserved table comments. If there are no walk in for tables they should let customers know so I can decide to stay or move on as there are many roof top bar options around. read more

I was at Spyglass for a company event. The skyline views are incredible! Beautiful views of midtown and the Empire State Building. The bar was well equip with top self liquor. The gin martini was perfect. There was a pretty good spread. The crabs were delicious, not too much breading, the vegetable spring roll were also good- not too greasy. Food was kept hot and a well displayed. Definitely a place to go back to for cocktails. read more

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Came upstairs one evening while staying at the Archer and the first thing that stood out was the breathtaking views of the Empire State Building, WOW! Love the seating outside, it's the perfect view being in midtown. We decided to order some small bites to eat, grilled octopus and truffle fries on the side and both were rockingggg! The grilled octopus especially. Next time we're at the Archer I will be ordering some more oct, it was a hit. The service was unremarkable but the food and views more than made up for it. read more

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Came to this spot for a work HH and it was lovely! We had our own private section and even a sign that greeted us when we got off the elevator (it's the little details that count!). Our section felt a little cramped and the better view was on the main side but no hard complaints here. It was still very nice. Our private section had a selection of foods; we had pizza, sliders, mac and cheese bites, and chicken skewers. They also accommodated a vegan slider option. They were all pretty great but the mac and cheese bites were my favorite. The drink menu was creative and pretty extensive. I got the oaxaca love and it was delicious. The waitresses was extremely attentive and made sure no one's glass was empty. Overall a great experience! read more

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Love! Love! Love! This place offers a clear and quite breathtaking view of the Empire State Building. Food and drinks are both great. Please make a reservation and I totally recommend that you go closer to sunset for a beautiful view. read more

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Way smaller than it appears in pictures. But lovely little spot with good vistas-- good service -- and good ambiance. read more

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The best view of the Empire State Building from a rooftop. Great espresso martini. Didn't grab any bites but they looked solid. Decent amount of seating and a TV. read more

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Came here for a corporate event!! The bar staff was pleasant and made some really good drinks for me. The foods we had were all good and really tasted terrific. People around me commented how there food was good too. read more

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Love this place . Was here in January .We are here girl's night out . Ordered several drinks . They are the best . Spectacular view of the Empire State Building. Also ordered Ahi Tuna . Love it . read more

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We had a mixed experience at Spyglass. I made a reservation ahead of time for a seat closest to the edge so we had an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building. However, they didn't keep a spot reserved for us and we ended up further back. When we asked they didn't seem to care and it just wasn't the best customer service experience. With that being said the drinks were very good and you get a good portion of alcohol (for the price you pay for the drinks you would hope so!). If you are picking between this and another rooftop, I would consider going with the other. read more

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Saturday night, no reservation needed to try out this cozy rooftop bar. The guy downstairs gave us a 10 minute wait time for two people, which you can use to chill at the lobby of the hotel. Short ride upstairs, with minimal seating inside at the bar which connects to the outdoor balcony. Good views overall and far up enough to not be noisy. Cocktails are as expensive as you'd expect - ranging between $19-22. Decided to keep it simple with a whiskey on the rocks ($19) and enjoyed outside. They also have bites to eat as well, though way too busy to try to order something like that without a table. Service is super busy here, with orders flying everywhere, so definitely need to be patient. There also seems to be a balcony on the other side for private events. read more

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Reservations are highly recommended here. Luckily, my friend and I came early enough for them to seat us as a walk-in. We had perfect seats with a great view of the Empire State Building. Drinks are a little on the pricier side, but overall its a great place to come sit and chat with friends. I highly recommend the Mexican mule. We did not order any food so this review is solely based on the drinks/ ambiance /view. Employees were very friendly read more

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Had a great experience at Spyglass. My husband and I were staying at the Archer Hotel and were excited to check out this rooftop destination. The food, drinks and views did not disappoint! We were there on a Friday night and did not have a reservation. Bad move. The place was packed! Luckily since we were guests in the hotel they were able to give us the last two seats at the bar. The service was great and the apps did not disappoint. I highly recommend the seared tuna appetizer. This was a great place for us to start our night. If you're in midtown, you should definitely check this place out. We will be back! read more

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Great place for drinks with friends and a view to die for. I always visit here when in NYC. read more

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This rooftop bar is small but worth a visit for the views and friendly staff. You need a reservation and will have an option for indoor or outdoor seating. We also had the ahi tataki bites which were a perfect snack to share with a cocktail. read more

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I met a friend there that came to see me from CT. Even though it was raining, we had a great experience. Everyone was so friendly, we had to make a reservation in advance with the credit card, but all was good. We were running a few minutes late, but there was no issues.the drinks were good, the food was delicious . And of course the view of Empire state building was right on front of us. Sorry did not take more pics, but planning on coming back when the weather is better so I can enjoy the rooftop read more

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Great place for happy hour. Their prices are great for happy I believe $11 for cocktails and $13 for small bites. Beautiful view! Great place to come after work with coworkers. read more

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I cannot recommend Spyglass enough! You are definitely paying for the view but on a beautiful summer day, it is worth it. Make sure to make a reservation online so you don't have to wait to be seated! read more

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Cute small rooftop bar with such a nice city view! The bar tenders were great and made wonderful recommendations per everyone's individual likes! Would definitely come again! read more

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Great views. Awesome ambiance and delightful food and drinks. This was my second or third visit to Spyglass and this time the service was lacking. Often our server disappeared for long periods of time. read more

You're definitely paying for the view here at just about $20 a drink. The selection isn't extensive but the drinks are tasty albeit on the small side. The pros were that it wasn't very crowded on a Saturday night and the view of the Empire State Building really was one of kind. The ambiance was very modern and cool and the bathroom was clean. The cons were that the clientele was older than we expected, 30+, we were definitely the youngest group there. If you want a unique city experience with a city price tag this spot is for you. read more

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