Best Rooftops: Raise the Roof This Summer

Step onto the Crown Rooftop at 50 Bowery where you can enjoy their "Royal Summer" seasonal experience high above the concrete jungle. Enjoy music by renowned DJs, acoustic sets, curated art installations and weekend brunch parties all summer-lovin' long! You can be sure that you are totally crushing summer when you sip on their Royally Crushed cocktail featuring vodka, crushed grapes, lime and pineau des charentes rouge, as well as other creative concoctions by Concrete Hospitality Group beverage director Gates Otsuji. You can also chow down on dishes such as their Classic Lobster Roll, Backyard Burgers and Fluke Crudo Tostada, which are perfect for sharing, so you can be sure to savor them all! With stunning skyline views, plush seating and floor-to-ceiling windows, you can take in all summer has to offer in style!

Enjoy mouthwatering meat dishes atop STK Rooftop in the city's trendy Meatpacking District. You will be saying a big hello to summer in this swanky space, which offers unparalleled views and wine pairings. Overlook the High Line while enjoying a delicious dinner as a DJ spins beats every night of the week. From the Dry-Aged Delmonico to the Cowgirl Ribeye, ride into summer with savory dishes and creative cocktails!

Rosé all day at Rosé Terrace, 15 stories above the Mondrian Hotel. From the Roserita to the Frose, cool off on these hot summer nights with refreshing drinks and very chic surroundings. Enjoy light bites such as a Pork Belly Tostado or Heirloom Tomato Salad along with another glass of rosé, or rosé cotton candy! Your summer is definitely starting to look sweeter already!

Peer out onto stunning views at R17, a restaurant and cocktail lounge hidden atop Pier 17 in the Seaport District. With craft cocktails, seasonal bites and spritzes, plus a DJ every Wednesday, this is going to be your favorite summer spot! Sit back and relax on their multiple terraces while you look out on the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building. Bring on summer and raise the roof at R17!

For the ultimate summer spot, look no further than the Lookup, a comfortable and dynamic space featuring fun and fruity cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and beer that has been carefully selected by their hospitality team. You can even try a pitcher of their cocktails, which are big enough to serve your whole group so you can get summer started off right! From pressed bar sandwiches to their rose sangria and flavored popcorn, including Truffle Parmesan and Thyme and Sea Salt, their scrumptious selections are sure to keep you satisfied all summer long!