Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake! We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool! read more

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Chill bar, cool view, NYC rooftop drink price. I was here when it wasn't that busy, so nice to get a seat. Tips is included automatically in your bill, and i appreciate they're not asking for more tips when you pay. read more

It's absolutely about the views and views alone here, a place where irony goes to die and social media fantasies come to life. The opportunity to party in a water tower is a novelty that hasn't quite faded for me, despite this place's less than ideal execution. The designers have completely mistaken kitsch for culture. The posters all over the inside walls of the tower that say things like "dear brain please shut up" and " If I can make it there Ill make it anywhere its up to you new york, new york" are so corny they make me want to cringe out of my skin. They completely ruin what could be a beautiful space. The crowd is a mix of those in on the joke or those who are unwittingly the joke. $22 is the price of a cocktail at the average cocktail bar where they actually care about mixology, but here, you pay these prices for well spirits and soda, and $13 for a beer. But they charge these prices because they can-- perhaps maintaining a water tower is quite expensive? But....in a city full of jaded people (like I guess I'm sounding in this review), the views at the Water Tower can strip people of their pretenses. We're all just adults playing in our adult treehouse. Watching the sun rise and cast its glow over the city from this water tower dance floor is a brilliant experience. So while parts of it feel like all the cliched parts of New York distilled into one place, I am thankful when the Williamsburg Hotel transformed into the Arlo, they maintained this Water Tower bar. read more

Incredible views. Take the middle elevator up to the top, the other elevator shafts won't get you there so opt for the middle one It tasted like the old fashioned cocktail may have even made with fireball which was regretful bc it was too cinnamon-y and not great to drink read more

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Was here a while ago and we practically had the place to ourselves. The decor is fun. The staff was attentive. The views awesome and hey its a big round room. Who doesn't like hanging out in a castle turret or a water tower? read more

You are solely coming here for the views, but it is worth checking out. On a Saturday evening, we stopped by to check out the rooftop. There was a $10 cover charge for men, but free for ladies. You get a stamp that does give you in and out privileges throughout the night, so we did come back after barhopping around too. Once you take the elevator up, you're welcome to a gorgeous skyline view of Manhattan. There's a pool with lounges all around. Go up the spiral stairs to the water tower for an even better view of the skyline. The water tower area is super nice and also has a bar too. Not gonna lie, the space is such a vibe. On the other hand, you're paying for the $20 drinks here. I ordered the Passionfruit Margarita, which was a pretty small cup and didn't taste like much alcohol was in there. I'd probably pass on the drinks next time, but come for the views (and only if you're a woman because I'm not about that cover fee). read more

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Came for a sunday day club with some friends and it was a lot of fun! Great vibes and views, lit music and people actually dancing instead of standing around like sardines. The drinks are super pricey though read more

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PHOTO OP ONLY. Come only for the view, and definitely come during the week. The skyline views are exceptional, the staircase leading up to the water tower is perfect for photo opportunities. Made the mistake of coming here on a Saturday night, the place was so packed it was not enjoyable. Very over priced drinks with no clear prices, bartender decided to tip himself on the credit card too, thanks! $20+ each for plastic cups is the vibe! The crowd is filled with entitled hipster kids and lots of vapes, if you're under 30 you might be willing to put up with the nonsense but I'm not sure why, literally every dance party I have been to was better then this one too. Tip for management: Slow down how many people you let in here and make this place feel more like an exclusive lounge, take reservations, and you will make much more money on the type of crowd that enjoys cocktails in a glass. read more

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We took an elevator up then walked up a circular staircase past a pool to get to the water tower bar in the Williamsburg hotel. The views from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows facing Manhattan are amazing even on the overcast day we went. Views are even better from the walkway just outside since the inside view can be obstructed by people. The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are visible from here. I didn't know my friend was scared of heights, but she braved the staircase for my belated b'day. Thank you! There are plush sofas, Instagramable pop art murals/posters but only a few tables. A mixture of people dressed in smart casual and some in dresses and heels were abound. Food is available but we did not try it since we just took a cab from L'industrie Pizzeria. Drinks are great but are high priced. We each had a cocktail and enjoyed the views and music and went to our next destination. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Le Crocodile but wanted to have drinks afterwards. I made reservations to come here. I was excited because the pictures looked beautiful. When we arrived at The Williamsburg Hotel, we followed signs to check in for this place. The guy at the host stand checked our vaccines and IDs, then mentioned it was mandatory to check in our coats. It's $4 + tax for coat check. However, when we got upstairs, everyone had their coats on. When we got there, there was no one to check in with. It was super crowded with no place to sit. I told one of the servers we had reservations and he told us that reservations were only for people buying bottles. Seats are first come, first serve. What was the point of being able to reserve then? They should say that on the Seven Rooms reservation system. On top of that, drinks are served in plastic cups. If I'm paying $30+ for 2 drinks, they should be served in real glassware. The only reason this place gets a star is because the bar tenders were fun, the music was good and the views were really nice. But I froze getting pictures since I had to check in my coat. Don't waste your time coming here. You're better off having drinks at the lobby bar, where you can get a proper drink (in glassware) and a comfy seat. The staff is super pretentious and the vibe isn't that great. If I wanted an over priced bar with no where to sit and subpar crowd, I would've gone somewhere in Midtown. There so many other rooftops with pretty views and will treat customers better. P.S. I asked the host why he told us the coat check was mandatory when everyone had their coat on upstairs and he proceeded to "inform" me that it starts at 8:30pm. Meanwhile, on my way down, the people coming up still had their coats. Sure...it's mandatory only for certain people. read more

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Paid $30 cover to get in on a Friday night. The views are nice and the concept is cool. A tequila pineapple was $20. Overpriced rooftop. Wouldn't go again but nice to see once. read more

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Views at this place were breathtaking but the place is a bit small and was extremely loud and started to feel too cramped for comfort. Definitely a more party vibe but it was cute. We spent more time outside on the balcony. A calmer more relaxed vibe was the bar downstairs which was perfect! read more

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Came without reservation for a birthday. It's a cool descent on the industrial stairs to get to the top. It'll be cold and breezy so I'd recommend holding onto your jacket. Views are beautiful. The inside the lights on the ceiling are cute. You can sit at any of the seats and use the small tables. The area is small. DJ was good on Saturday but the equipment was malfunctioning and there was an awkward silence for awhile. A margarita with 20% tip was over $30, very expensive. read more

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This is the rooftop bar of the Williamsburg Hotel. The best thing about this place is the view. You will get amazing views of the Manhattan skyline, East River, and Brooklyn Bridge from here - especially at night when everything is lit up. This bar is also quite spacious. There is an open patio area that surrounds a pool, a stairway that leads to an elevated platform, and another staircase that leads up to the walkway around the water tower. However, the place is way too crowded. When we came on a weekday night, it was still packed. I can't imagine how full it is on a Friday night or Saturday night. The drinks (as expected) are also overpriced and small. All cocktails here are close to $20. read more

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Water tower has some nice sight lines of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens; however, they have some pricey cans of Brooklyn Lager at $13. I'd prefer an admission fee, but you gotta pay the troll toll if you want to see the boy's read more

Yeah, no. Come if you'd like to take one photo of the sunset and leave maybe? Size: It was so so small and starting to get crowded even though I showed up like 10 minutes before they opened at 7 pm. The outside area is a thin walkway that surrounds like half the bar exterior. Even if it were nicer out, I can't imagine chilling out there with more than a handful of people. It was a Tuesday - I saw a DJ setting up for their disco night and knew then and there, we were not sticking around for this. So I finished my drink down in the lobby bar, which was lovely. Reservations: Same experience as the other reviews you'll see here and on Google - reservations don't matter. There are couches, but they're all first come first serve. Maybe when it gets busier, your reservation is just to get you up there? I had one for four people, 7 pm on Tuesday and they never asked for my res. Price: The cocktails were all $18, which is I guess fine and typical of nicer places in NYC but they all come in plastic cups. The drinks in the nice bar lounge downstairs are all $16 and come in actual glasses. They also have a larger cocktail menu. Staff: Meh. Thought it was weird that there were no cocktail menus anywhere, so asked the one bartender if there was one and he just kind of dropped it on the counter without saying anything like it was a dumb Q. He was chill after that, when I ordered my drink later though. Overall: Will not return to the Water Tower Bar. DO go to the Williamsburg Hotel lobby for drinks though! Great spot. Also, if you like rooftop hotel bars in the same area, make a reservation for Westlight at the William Vale Hotel. It's large with plenty of indoor and outdoor space and has great views as well. Your reservation also means you get an actual table. read more

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Ambiance was great. Drinks were good. We will definitely be back in the summer. Can't wait

In order to go to the rooftop, they make you go to the lower level first and then the guy at the check-in named David and one of the bald security guards try to scam you by saying "you need tickets". This is 10:30pm at a Sunday and they were about to close. I lowered the costs of those tickets down and when I got on the elevator to go upstairs, the elevator person told me they weren't supposed to charge us. People that went in after us also did not have to pay. Drinks were also overpriced for no reason. In regular cheap plastic cups. $20+ for an Aperol Spritz. Take your money elsewhere and not this rip off scammy cheap establishment. David Koth said he was going to investigate and asked me if I accept a $50 voucher for the incident and then he stopped replying. If this gets resolved, I will update the review. read more

I almost don't want to review this place because I don't want it to get crowded... Went at opening and essentially had no wait! I was in shock. Rooftop bars in LA and NYC always have a crazy long wait regardless of time. Anyways, the drinks were surprisingly fairly priced and tasty. DJ (not sure if guest or resident) was playing some good deep house. Seeing the sunset over Manhattan was absolutely breathtaking. Also they have seating that's not just for VIP/reservations? Love the laidback vibe. I was totally expecting something pretentious but it was very chill and we had plenty of room to spread out. It gets a bit windy/chilly at night so maybe bring a sweater! read more

TLDR: cool spot, great view. Had some issues getting up there, but the view is worth it. Drinks are pretty much what you'd expect for a rough top bar. When we were up there on a Saturday afternoon it was pretty packed and there was a DJ set going on. It isn't great for huge groups but I had a good time there. read more

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I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BAR. I was shocked by my experience here. We had a reservation for three people, but when we arrived, they did not even ask for our name for the reservation. They just let everyone upstairs, and there were no seats available at all. There are only a few couches in the bar and tons and tons of people. There was no point in making a reservation. The water tower is a tiny and extremely crowded space with almost exclusively standing room. It is so crowded that you cannot even see the view from inside. To see the view from outside, you have to stand on this thin pathway with tons of people passing by. The drinks are expensive yet mediocre. The line to buy drinks was so ridiculously long in the water tower bar that they had us buy our drinks downstairs then pour them ourselves into plastic cups which they handed us at the elevator so that we could bring them upstairs, thus losing our nicely salted rims and making the whole experience feel cheap and chaotic. The view was great, but it was not any better than the view from the park a block away. I do not recommend this bar, and I will definitely not be back. read more

The water tower is an absolutely decadent and beautiful experience. It's magical and I would recommend everyone to see it at least once. Given it has now been infested with tourists and people coming here to get a perfect instagram post, I have visited it in the past when it was not as popular, and had an amazing time. I would suggest coming when the weather is not exactly ideal so that way there is less foot traffic. Since its a literal water tower, the space is limited so be mindful this place gets packed quickly but also have common sense when going to a place that is well known, there will be a lot of people wanted to see it as well. The prices are synonymous with what is available in that area as a drink runs you $22. Nice interior, a few small tables and you will see people dressed to the nines. They have food but I have yet to try it. I think this is a great place to end the night or enjoy a birthday or a festivity! read more

1, music sucks 2. $25 dollar drinks for the worst alcohol I've ever had 3. Rude staff. Welcomed us up, had us order drinks, then kicked us out immediately without notice when they decided it was time to leave 4. Worst manager ever. Also thought the music set was "amazing" - so he is the one with bad taste in music. This place I've heard is going bankrupt and I know there's a reason. Used to be a good spot but no longer. Felt like a Groupon experience, honestly read more

Let's be real you are coming here for the location & view. It's a cool spot and I would think you might want to try to get there once just to take the obligatory photo of the NYC skyline. Just like everyone is talking about the drinks are crazy $$$ and there is definitely good people watching. We came here on a Saturday night and was in the right place at the right time, they had just opened and we took the elevator up and were the first group through the doors. We had our choice of anywhere to sit and we sat at the couch the faced NYC. The place filled up quickly and luckily we got a drink order in with the waitress before it got crazy in there. The place was packed in about 45 minutes. Note: Don't take the elevator down to go the restroom, because the door guy MIGHT make you stand in line to get back up the bar. Just got outside and take the stairs down to the pool level and there is a bathroom there. Also, I did hear that early in the evening if you take the elevator to the pool level you can just walk up the stairs to the bar. But, you didn't hear that from me read more

The water tower bar provides an excellent view of the city and the sunset. It is pretty small and doesn't offer a lot of seating so it is best to reserve a space in advance if you plan on sitting. If you're sitting and someone has reserved the seats you'll be asked to move like the two who were sitting in chairs before we arrived for our reservation. Get there early especially if you want a picture of yourself with the view. It gets flooded with tourists and New Yorkers searching for the perfect selfie or us-ie with the background. The prices are justified by the view but when plenty of people block the view..you lose that justification and so you lose everything. We were also there at an awkward time, it was in the hour of 6 and a band that was performing after 8 was setting up their instruments for their set. It was extremely loud read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon. I saw it from Smorgasburg Winter Market a couple blocks away and thought it looked cool. Thanks to Google, I found out it was a bar in an water tower on top of the Williamsburg Hotel. It was interesting that the bar was a converted water tower. The bar itself is rather small so there was limited seating. I do appreciate the DJ though despite the small space. The drinks were very expensive even for NYC standards. I guess since it's a hotel, they charge $24 for a drink. The unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline was great and probably the only reason to come here. It's a nice touristy thing to do if you have out of town guests. read more

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I went to Williamsburg Hotel rooftop bar with my friend last Saturday. We got 2 cocktails that cost 18$, Bartender gave us 2 checks - 20$ each, so I pay with my credit card both checks and signed 2 merchant receipt (20$ each) plus I left 10$ tips. So when I was checking my credit card, I realised that they charge me 25$ instead of 20$. So I overpay 10$ and I don't understand why, because I left cash tips! And I have a signed copy for 20$! Be careful at this place when you pay with your credit card! I believe they can overcharge you more than 10$. read more

After living in New York for some while, I've become accustomed to regularly paying $16-$18 for a cocktail basically everywhere I go. I think my jaw actually dropped when I saw the prices on the cocktail menu. $24+ for a cocktail is outrageous, especially for ones that were good but nothing special. I came here on a Friday night with a few friends with a reservation, and it wasn't too busy. The bar itself is a water tower that's been converted into a bar, and it's beautiful. High ceilings, fun art, pretty views of Manhattan, the whole shabang. I think this is worth a visit for all New Yorkers because of the novelty of it being in a water tower, but I can't imagine many wanting to come back again purely based on drink prices. Extra brownie points for nice servers and complimentary champagne on the house, negated by needing to walk downstairs to use the bathroom. TLDR; great views, cool bar, expensive as hell read more

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We celebrated nye here at the water tower and this place is pretty cool. Considering that it's an old water tank we forgot to think that it would be very small. The whole place was so packed on nye but it has nice views and fun vibes. They had live jazz here on some nights. There are a couple of couches and bar tables to hang around. I would recommend to go on a warmer day so you can fully enjoy the outdoors and take some nice photos. The drinks are pricey and I really don't think it's worth the amount of money for this tiny place. read more

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I had such an awesome experience in terms of the vibes and atmosphere . we went on a Thursday night after emailing them and got our RSVP confirmed ..... Friday to Sunday, you need to pay a $75 fee to hold your RSVP. The night we went, they had a Jazz band/DJ...but the food and drinks was not great .... paying $24+ per drink & food; You want your food and drinks done right. We had to ask them to remake a drink, the mussels came to the table with most not having any meat so they comped. that.... our second round of drinks wasn't made to our liking but by then we just stuck with beers .... other than that I loved it !! read more

This bar is built to look like a water tower and located above the Williamsburg Hotel. It has high ceilings and the west facing side has windows that look out to the Manhattan skyline. You can walk outside to get an unobstructed view and then down to the rooftop. Most cocktails are $20-$24. The first one listed is $150 lol. Beer is $10-$14. It's starts as a quiet cocktail bar but at 10:30 they bring out a dj. Came here on a Thursday around 10 and there was no wait to go in or reservation needed. read more

The water tower at the Williamsburg hotel has began serving it's valentine's day special cocktails! As always the mixologist here, Joey, does NOT disappoint. This is a twist on a Raspberry margarita and it is delicious. Not to sweet and not overpowering. I also tried the cocktail made with bailey's but drank it in two sips and forgot to take a picture (it was definitely a great dessert cocktail. Keep the cake and pass me the drinks ). If you're looking for a great place to take your date for an after dinner drink with a great vibe and a great mixologist, this is your place! Make sure that Joey is working (bartender with a villain haircut) and you will definitely end the night on a high note! read more

Water Tower - Valentine's Day cocktail? Raspberry tequila. Yesss - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty place with perfect panoramic views! We visited the bar early evening and it wasn't too crowded, staff was friendly. Cocktails were strong and a lil too price pricey even by Manhattan rates. read more

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Besides the view of the Manhattan skyline, the bar was pretty mid to be honest. The drinks were nothing special, and they don't have normal bottled water (which isn't very important, just very annoying in my situation). We ended up having to wait 15 minutes to get on an elevator to leave. I'd say go to see the view, then head somewhere else for drinks. read more

I have been wanting to come here for forever and I finally made it happen earlier tonight! After hanging around Williamsburg all day, we knew we had to make it here for an evening cocktail. We didn't have a reservation, although I know that is one of the only ways you can get in, but we were able to be accommodated and were led up by the incredibly kind and generous staff. The elevators opened up to the bar, and while smaller than I imagined, it was absolutely beautiful, sexily secluded, and full of beautiful views and paintings on the walls. The cocktail menu was incredible and we each got a different one so we could try as many as possible. I got the Les Gnomes drink, which actually came out in a rose gold gnome and it was incredible. Every drink was delicious and the views were amazing. We stepped out onto the terrace for a bit after we finished our drinks and took in the magnificent views. We had a great chat with the doorman who let us down and I can't wait to be back soon! read more

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The views. The ambience. The people. The price (ouch). While the drinks are pricey, the view is priceless. The atmosphere is cozy and hip, with floor to ceiling windows that provide sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and huge mural-sized quotes that capture the essence of what it means to be a New Yorker. The drinks are probably no different than what you can get at your local cocktail bar, but the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the setting is one of a kind. The playlist is excellent. They have a selection of straws (paper, plastic, and metal) available for you to choose tableside. Didn't try the $80 white truffle grilled cheese because I had something similar out at the street meat stand, but that's on my list for my return (when I get in 4 months from now) read more

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We came mid-week with a reservation. When we arrived, they weren't ready for us upstairs so the manager did the right thing and bought us a drink at the ground floor hotel bar. The water tower is obviously a unique location with great views. The cocktail menu is fun and the prices are on par with most rooftop bars. The night we went it was pretty quiet and our server was very attentive. Hopefully, they've worked out the kinks with the elevator since our visit. When I went the elevator guy took me down a flight to the bathroom and said he'd wait for me--but he didn't. I kept ringing for the elevator, to no avail. When I finally got on it took me all the way down to the ground floor where I had to get out and get on the "proper" elevator. Anyway, really cute place and we'll be back. Unless it becomes a super popular sh&t show. :-) read more

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This is a really special space, because how often can you say you're having a drink in a water tower?! It's a very small space so it's pretty difficult to get in during prime hours unless you know someone. I would suggest coming early to try to check it out. The drinks are also pretty expensive, but with Rael Petit's cocktail menu, it's worth it as they're strong and inventive. I want to come back during the summer so I can utilize the outside terrace a little more! read more

I am so glad we could go here during Covid. We went there the last night before indoor dining was shutting down again for 2020! We did a staycation at the Williamsburg hotel, and were curious to check out the water tower. Coincidentally the creative director met us in the elevator and gave us a tour of the water tower prior to it opened up to the public. I was in love with the view and the cute architecture !I asked him to reserve the center couch for us and he promised he would! The restaurant manager Farooq ( he is my favorite) worked out with the creative director and gave us special entry to the water tower in the evening! and yes, my special couch was reserved just for us :) it indeed made our even special. We even cancelled our dinner plans and kept sipping on drinks and enjoying the music ( after ages!!) until it shut down at 10 pm! They had a live dj, and she was playing some pumping house and techno music! Only blooper was the food! As we cancelled our dinner plans, we decided to order something to eat. The pizza was really 2/10!! The fries weren't good either. The server was really sweet, I requested her to get the tress leches cheesecake with a candle and she did surprise the bday boy. Though we didn't like the food, I am still giving this place a 5/5 for everything else. The drinks were great, We got the Antibodies, the Matcha drink and the mule! repeated the same twice! Cant wait to head back there and enjoy the water tower again. read more

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Literally the rudest bartender I've seen in new york city. There were 2 customers and he couldn't manage to help the 2 of us without being extremely rude, unprovoked. read more