NYC Rooftop Bars

The rooftop bar and restaurant at the Gramercy Hotel was once as exclusive as the gardens below. Now the Gramercy Terrace is open to the public, yet it retains its secret garden feel. With lush greenery climbing along the trellis and an assortment of flowering and fruit plants gathered around the tables, you'll feel like you're dining in a posh greenhouse.

The terrace has a retractable roof so that diners can enjoy it through all types of weather. It's open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks - although you're likely to stay for a bite even if you intend to only come for drinks. The menu, though limited, is surprisingly fresh and ingredient-based, and changes throughout the year.