Outdoor seating
Yes
Top of the Strand Rooftop Bar in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Dine-in
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Rooftop seating
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Trending
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Cheques
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 646-368-7032
Site: https://www.topofthestrand.com/
Site: https://www.topofthestrand.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:5–11PM
- Friday:5–11PM
- Saturday:5–11PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
This is one of those places when you get discriminated for how you look. After a long day in NYC my shirt was messy and it was cold so I bought a hoody. The doorman told us the place was closed even though we had a reservation. I would have appreciated if he told us they have a dress code. I could have gone by my hotel and changed. But lying is cheating and cheating is wrong. But next door is a German beer house and they know that money is green even in if the man carrying the wallet has a hoodie on. They dont have the view but they have the rigth staff.
We decided to check out the bar and the view before our dinner reservations. I had my typical and MMC tried something called the gin-gin. My whiskey was good, a solid pour and one large rock. We also tried the sliders. It took about 15 minutes to get them and when they arrived they were cold. I also searched and searched for the meat but could not find much. The sliders were mostly bread and shredded lettuce. There was an amazing sauce but certainly not worth the price. The view is directly opposite the Empire State Building. I guess you have to pay something for the view. The view was spectacular. The bar was also packed with baby carriages so if your ideal evening event comes with expansive drinks, overpriced food, and baby carriages the strand is for you. Our waitress was fantastic, very friendly and informative.
It was ok. Great view of Empire State building. But slightly over priced and limited cocktail choice
We came around 9:30 on a Sunday night and it wasn’t crowded. We had front row views to the Empire Stage Building. It wasn’t a packed rooftop bar where you have to look over people to catch see the city lights. It was a chill vibe with great music. It’s a great place to meet a group of friends in their lounge area as well as a romantic date.I ordered the Machu Pisco which was great!!! It was worth the $18 - they put a New York design of the Manhattan skyline on my drink. I would say this is a great low key gem on Sunday night. Big plus - the bathroom was clean
What an amazing place to spend NYE! Deborah thank you so much for looking after us and providing us with an evening we will NEVER forget!Oscar served us drinks all night and was a truly wonderful person. Would highly recommend this place to anyone and we would do this again 100 times over given the chance.
Elio and Shawn were the best. They were so attentive and fun to be around. They made my first experience to NY a great one. The bar and restaurant are beautiful and DJ Ooochild was on fire. Such a relaxing and calming atmosphere.
Great spot for beer and wine.The view from the rooftop is amazing.Staff is very friendly.Dont miss the view of Empire state building from the rooftop.
Beautiful view. The prosecco was delicious. They were playing live jazz which was a very nice touch.
Nice waiter but you have to get your own tap water. Why leave a 20% tip then? Vodka martini average. Didnt ask for a dirty martini but got one with bits floating in it. Not very enticing. Olive looked like it had been chewed. Great view but not sure it is worth the price.
If you looking for nice spot for Empire state building night view (day view is also good too), this is the perfect place. have some cocktails they have special summer cocktails. its like sweet peach slush, has bit of alcohol.
Dont know if they usually have a kitchen, but when we got there at 11pm it was already closed. So we loved the view, but left right away in search of food. Well be back to take in the view of the Empire state, which truly is unobstructed!
Perfect view of empire state building and Hudson river and amazing desserts. Try their gold bar its delicious.
Great view of Empire State Building to enjoy while enjoying the cocktail. Do note, sometimes they close for public because of private events
The entrance is low key but there are awesome views of the Empire State building. Nice spot for a date but recently went and crowd was older and touristy on a Friday.
Great cocktails and amazing view, but definitely be prepared to get cozy if its a busy night! I went on a Monday night though and it was comfortable and we got to sit on the nice lounge chairs.
Awesome view of the Empire State, excellent drinks and great service!
From Kern County CA. It was great. Had good time. The view was beautiful at night
Had a great time. The view is amazing and the seating is comfortable. Met some fun people from Germany!
Beautiful views of Empire State Building from this quaint Hotel rooftop bar. It recently changed from the strand hotel to a Marriott vacation club but the top of the strand is still there and were very happy about that period good drinks, apps and amazing views!
Nice and cosy place.Cocktails and Cider outstanding.Definitely coming back, however the music became too loud while was there.
One of our Go To spots when we tour friends around NYC. Best view of the Empire State, and the cocktails are pretty special. Sunset is our favorite time to pop in.
Service was okay, temperature was awful. Drunks were good but extremely over priced.
Good vibes and beautiful view, however limited drinks menu and was closing down 30 min before announced, just after serving a cocktail.
Enjoy a drink, some appetizers and a view of the Empire State Building
Worst rooftop bar in NY. Bad cocktails, rude waiters, no view, no sun.
Great view, decent prices, fun vibe, average drinks. Service couldve been more friendly.
Nice bar with good views. A bit small for large group through
Small spot, great view of the Empire State Building. A little pricy 16.00 for scotch on the rocks but this spot is high class young professionals! #blackmale traveler
Very nice selection of Tapas!!. The Staff make very comfortable!! Thanks!
Nice view of the Empire State BUT well-drinks will start around $18
Amazing drinks combined with amazing views, not too crowded and a very friendly vibe. A must visit for a nice NYC weeknight.
They have nice view of the empire state building
Very cosy place, we visited it the day they had karaoke night and we enjoyed ourselves very much. The owner is adorable and makes you feel like very comfortable. The barman let us try two beers in order to decide the one that we wanted to drink and fresh water with ice was poured into our glasses throughout the night.The karaoke program run smoothly and the owner encouraged and accompanied with her lovely voice nearly every potential singer! The prices of the drinks were affordable, for USA standards.
Great spot for a cocktail and a view! Unobstructed view of the Empire State Building, and there is a view of the ESB from every corner of the bar. Several seating options, including a lounge area, high tops, small tables, and bar stools along the window. The roof is closed in cold months, it it’s opened during warm months to give patrons an even better view. Apps available. Prices are reasonable and service was good!
Heey, went to grab some cocktails with the girls last Saturday. We had some great seats with an amazing view to the night sky and the lights of the city. We loved how the Empire state building changed color! It was a little bit crowded, but hey, it’s a great place and people obviously like it a lot. We liked it as well. And the staff were handling it pretty good, too.The cocktails were recommended as ‘seasonal’ so we decided to go for them. I shot a couple of “La Patronas” and my girls went basically through the whole list. All of them were pretty cool. We shall definitely return soon.
Hidden gem, drinks are not cheap, but the view is priceless. If youre visiting NYC and want to impress your date
Really recommend going here- little pricey but delicious drinks and good atmosphere!
What an amazing night weve had my boyfriend and I at this place! Beautiful view on the Empire State Building and the waiter was very nice. The cocktails and wines are not too pricey, but the place is small so be sure to come early to have a table and chairs.
Nice view of the Empire State building from the top of the Marriott, and good weather finds the glass roof open for a great outdoor experience. Check it out st least once for the unique view and enjoy a beverage while youre up there.
Great view! All the guests are friendly and lovely! I had a great time there.
Excellent roof top bar in midtown. Wonderful view views of the city, good music that you can actually have a conversation with your friends. Signature Sous Vide Cocktails are so smooth and rich. Both Luis and Ellie took great care of us with speedy and kind service. Bar menu was delicious ( must try BBQ chicken flat bread!) and fresh and not stingy on any ingredients. Love this place!
Great rooftop bar at the Marriott Vacation Club Hotel. Quick and friendly service with good (but pricey) drinks. The city views here are really nice so the drink prices didnt matter as much. Was also nice that it wasnt over-crowded and the mix of people was just right.
One of the best rooftop bar in NYC.
Went here during a weekend visit for happy hour on Friday. Easy to find, great view of the Empire State Building. Small and intimate. Good music, set a romantic mood and volume was conducive to conversation. Awning and retractable roof...comfortable despite hot summer evening.
The drinks are good and the service was fast and friendly. Its heated and covered, which is nice. But the vew isnt the greatest.. you see the empire state building and thats kinda it. The biggest downfall is the loud club music. It doesnt really fit the atmosphere or crowd. Overall not bad, but not in a rush to get back.
My husband and I were in New York celebrating his birthday. We read that the view from this bar was to die for, so we had to go check it out. We loved the atmosphere; very laid back and fun. Our server was very friendly and we scored the best spot - a couple of stools facing the Empire State Building with the skyline in the background just as the sun was setting. The view - outstanding! The service - good, but it seemed there was only one server for the entire rooftop and it got busy. We ordered an appetizer that we never received, we were going to order a second drink but no one came by to ask us for almost an hour so my husband ended up walking up to the bar, tracking down our server and asking for the tab. We would go back for the view. Just get there early for a good spot!
Incredible value for money rooftop bar. A typical cocktail will set you back $16 after tax and for that you get an incredible view of the Empire State building and a really nice cozy environment. Highly recommended
FABULOUS views. Very laid-back atmosphere
Great place to see the Empire State building and to grab a few drinks. The seating is fairly limited but it didint seem to get overly crowded either. I was there for a little over an hour and really enjoyed the views and atmosphere.
Nice roof top bar with a full view of Empire State building. Music was techno / rap, which didnt fit the scene and eventually made me leave earlier than I wanted to. Mediocre wine selection, but mixed drinks are ok.
The location itself is very nice, and the view is outstanding. The service, while very nice, hardly checked on us. Personally had to go to the bar every time to order a drink. This wouldnt be a problem if we werent seated on the complete opposite side of the bar. Drinks are delicious, missed the food by about 30mins so wasnt able to try that out. Not sure if this is a place worth coming back to, but maybe with a large group. Server finally came around to notify us of last call but did not check on us once. Few other tables got their drinks and bills within seconds, while Im still currently waiting for a drink before last call
Beautiful roof top bar. Gorgeous views of town and relaxing setting. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the cocktails are to die for. Highly recommend this place for a drink to start or end the night. Definately will return!
Great place. We went today and has a beautiful view and a great service, all the staff were super nice. The menu has a hilarious description of the cocktails. We love it! We just got in time before it got too crowded.
This place is beautiful! A little small but perfect to just hangout and mingle with a group of your friends. Nice lounge couches. Drinks were a little expensive but worth it and the view is phenomenal
Nice spot for drinks in the evening. Definitely recommend trying any of their mixed drinks or splurge on a bottle of wine. There is a small list of appetizers if youre hungry but its not a full restaurant so your options are limited.
Nice little roof top bar with a wonderful view on the Empire. During our stay they refused to close the glas roof, althought there were approx 12°C/54°F outside.
Small rooftop but fantastic views of the Empire State Building. Have been here twice and found a place to sit both times. Drinks are pricey like all rooftops which is expected.
I went here for the first time, and this was the nicest of all rooftop bars that I went too. Very nice space and great view. I went here for a second time a few days later. My vodka club was not that strong and the Dj cut out early, once the dj cut out, the crowd went down and got a little boring.. Great place though.
Always wanted to try this rooftop. Ofc it was heavily raining so we didnt get the full experience, but still a cute rooftop with yummy frose. The empire state building was covered by the fog. Will definitely have to go back when the weather is nicer!
Great place for after work drinks and a bite that comes with a killer view
Arrived and was told that the place was at capacity. After we saw multiple others go to the roof we decided that we would follow. We got to the roof and the place was no where near capacity and on top of that we had to wait 20 minutes to get a single drink. Im upset because I have been here before with a very good experience but this time was such a bad experience I had to leave a review. Not recommended.
The waiter we had was very nice. The view of the Empire State was absolutely AMAZING. The atmosphere was comfortable. The music alternated genres to appease all.
Minus one Star. After some years we are back in the hotel and the bar. Service was very bad, no a warm welcome. We had two gin and tonics, it was not tonic it was just water. Stuff had a great time together, guest not. We choose next time another roof top bar, there more in NY¡¡¡
I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be :)Food: Excellent.Drinks: Great.Space: Rooftop bar! Really beautiful views of the Empire State Bldg! Very open and intimate floor layout. It has a retractable rooftop, so it is open even if it rains :)Scene: It is a sexy and sleek rooftop bar. It is an open layout that is conducive to mixing and mingling, but small. Good for get-togethers, date night, and a great place to take visitors (since its a few blocks from the Empire State Building). Mostly an afterwork crowd (finance and corporate types) and it does get packed.Crowd: 20-40s Afterwork crowd. Pick-up scene. Single scene.Service: Very good. Super friendly, courteous, and attentive staff.
We arrived just in time for the end of happy hour tonight and had a brilliant time - cant recommend The Strand rooftop bar enough! Stunning views, great prices (especially for the location!), wonderful staff and an unbelievable view! Well be going back!
Small rooftop bar, so dont expect a seat.The view is amazing, the drinks are good, but a little bit expensive and the service was very good. All in all, they deserve 5 stars!
My friend and I were there for the first time, and I can only say that we fell in love with the place and the view! The waiters and staff made us feel right at home. Ian was exceptionally awesome at welcoming us first timers!!
DO NOT Waste your time with this place!!!! Went there at 11pm on a Saturday night and was told there was a private function and it would not be open to public until 12am, the staff in reception told us we should wait around and come back at 12 which is exactly what we did. Came back at 12 hoped in the lift got to the top level and a person from security told us the private function had been extended and bad luck we had to leave, he was rude and bad mannered! A complete and utter waste of time! Management should not treat people like this and need to have hard look at themselves! There are heaps more better roof top bars in NYC that will happily accept your money!
Drinks are good here, and theres a decent view; the Empire State Building is cool to see. But, the music was house/club that was too loud when we were here, and it doesnt fit the calm and small atmosphere of this place. It got annoying.
Good service. Good beer
Nice ambiance, small area but good sitting with nice close view of Empire State building. The server/ host Danny was fun but the service was slow may be because we went an hour before their closing time.
Nice. The view to Empire State Building is stunning.
All Good! Awesome place with a fantastic location to see all the best of NYC. Staff is super - very helpful and attentive. Bistro food is great and the folks there are excellent. Rooms are cozy, but who spends time in the room...get out and soak in the city. Our room had a fantsstic view of the ESB (18th floor) with a mini fridge and freezer.. So much to see.....it was great. We will definitely be back!
Stayed at the hotel 5 days, 20th floor , room 2003 below rooftop bar. Excellent view, saw fireworks on the 4th. Great staff, lady serving and lomberto the bartender. Of course pricey new york drinks but great atmosphere.
Views: great, empire State building, but not much other than that Atmosphere: proper retractable roof, midtempo club music, dimly lit Age: upper 30s to 40s. Cost: $15 single well
Small rooftop bar with beautiful unobstructed view of the city on the top of the Marriott. We enjoyed the view but the drinks were alright considering the cost.
The sunset in early fall can be spectacular from here with the sun reflecting on the Empire State Building. The music and the crowd together with a time for cocktails serve your spirit well and could relax your end of the day.
Not open Sunday to Wednesday according to the doorman On GF. Google says otherwise.... Take care
Really nice rooftop to have a drink, the place is really unique! Must see
Great drinks and service with spectacular views from this all-season rooftop bar. Be aware that the management somehow thinks this is a nightclub, or wants desperately for it to BE a nightclub, so there is music blasting at such decibels as to render conversation totally impossible in such a compact space.
This place is awesome. Great to have drinks and take a date. You can see the Empire State Building lit up at night. Marvelous darling!
Long wait (20min) for $17 cocktail that was $9 at best. Also had to wait while the entire staff tried to figure out which channel TNT was. Come prepared with a TV guide.Additionally, could do without all of this rain.
Probably the worst cocktails weve had so far in NYC and the staff are not very friendly. Its also very cold in the bar, the bar tenders are wearing coats? The only redeeming feature is the view of the empire state. I wouldnt go again.
Small and cozy rooftop bar. The had happy hour after 9 pm on Sundays when we were there! Super nice bartender who served us!
Spacious, convenient, friendly staff and not as crowded as some other really popular rooftop bars. A great view of the empire State building
We stopped in for a late night dessert. Great cheese cake and top rate service! The view from the roof is a major plus!
Children not allowed. You go to there just for the view but its still cool. I asked for a Martini extra dry and it was horrible but still the view its what you are going there for. Better by evening/night.
Amazing view and really decent cocktails! A little pricey but you are paying for the location which is totally worth it!
Where: This rooftop lounge sits on top of the Strand Hotel, West 37th Street.The scene: The dramatic view of the Empire State Building is enough to bring flocks of city dwellers to the Top of the Strand. But look away from the incredible structure and you’ll find yourself in a modern splendour – created by Lydia Marks, the set designer for Sex in the City, this rooftop bar is a young cosmopolitan’s dream. The bar is made atmospheric by the flickering candles and lanterns dotted in between potted plants, the long wooden banquettes decorated with rural tartan cushions, and the impressive views adding to its contemporary city charm.Signature drink: There are plenty of fine wines and great beers here, including a Pumpkin Ale that tastes like ‘coca-cola in beer form’, as well as fabulous cocktails. Try the Honey Miss Daisy, a sweet and spicy mixture of tequila blanco, pomegranate, sweet vermouth, burnt honey and tobasco.Take a bite: The menu here is simple yet effective; including lamb ribs, nuts, chips and charcuterie - but the speciality is definitely their Double Maine Lobster Rolls. With twice as much meat as other restaurants, including the juicy tail meat, this sumptuous butter poached whole Maine lobster is layered into a soft roll and served with the hotel’s own vinegar chips.
We had a great stay here, ideally located, lovely room and food and a roof top bar that was kicking out the tunes till late. A superb visit and one we will remember for a long time.....
View is fabulous! Drinks are delicious. Its a small place and they no longer serve food at the rooftop.
Great place to stumble upon. Went for 1 drink and ended up having 5! Great view, nice vibe not had value either.
Great view at night! The drinks was not the best for the price, but good enof to enjoy the view and night. Not a place i would return to for a party, but thats not what this place is for i think..
Had a great time here with the wife. We didnt eat, but people watching, plus the great view, along with some nice drinks, made for a lovely couple of hours.
Great views and really nice cocktails.
Great atmosphere & staff, thier old fashion was not very good and the seating is a bit awkward. The view is totally worth a visit.
Great place for drinks! PLUS, a nice quaint rooftop bar that has spectacular view of the Empire State building skyline.
The bar has a lot of potential, the view is amazing and the staff is really nice, it is just lacking a little ambiance and a better more unique menu.
This place is chill and great! A wonderful spot to finish off the evening....really fun view of the empire state building.
Awesome view of the Empire State Building! Menu is not that expensive either. Overall great experience.
Great place to take Mom for her birthday! We went in January so the roof was closed in, but the experience was still great, and no crowd!!!
View and cocktails!Mezcal 🤩
Best view of Empire State Building, great cocktails, fun but professional bartenders and servers.
Our first drink in NYC having just arrived from The UK.And what a view looking over The Empire State.The service was excellent,the staff very helpful.They only do bar snacks not meals but its a great place for a drink either before or after a meal.
The Frozen Rose wine was good and there is a great view of the Empire State Building, however space is limited.
It has breathtaking view of the Empire State Building. Its really nice to be there on a nice evening in December when they open the roof top.
Meh.Limited menu. Expensive drinks. The view might have saved the experience if the windows had been cleaned in the last decade. Paid and left.
On 20th floor, although not so high, nice view and really good service. Prices - even if not cheap - are in line with the cost of night life in NYC. A to-go place once.
Great place with great views and the staff is very kind and accommodating! I only wish they’d have more food options, even if it’s short eats.
Great cocktails with a spectacular view.
Its not very big, but with a nice view of the Empire State building. Good place to hang out a little before going underground to party.
Quaint rooftop bar with decent views. Would have been especially nice if the roof had been open, but was too cold for that.
Drinks were “cute” but this rooftop (along with the angry guy that randomly checks IDs at the elevator and just has an overall bad attitude toward “select” people) is LAME! Won’t return ☹️
Love this place! Not overcrowded like many others, good music, affordable prices and amazing views!
Superb view. Chill vibes. Small and cozy rooftop, great option for an after work beer or just a chill date/night
Great drinks and staff
A beautiful view and cozy atmosphere but cost $18 for a cocktail.
Great view. Cocktails above average didnt eat but looked good.
Small but cozy. Beautiful view. Nice staff. Drinks were good.
Great rooftop spot, great drinks and great views of the empire state building in the background
Awesome view of the Empire State Building, with nice cocktails to boot. 🍹🍸
Views to die for. However at night too small of a setting for the amount of people allowed up. Music should be for mixed crowd.
Great view. Reasonable drink prices for the location.
Amazing place its relaxed and the staff were great even had a dj playing the view is amazing
Had a private work event here- great space for small function, but also great bar to start the night at.
Awesome view of the Empire State building. Impressive serving of on the rocks whisky!
Nice view of the Empire State Building. Ok cocktails, no draft beer.
Fun Happy Hour setting with a great view of The Empire State Building!!
You pay for the view! No surprise!;)
Loud, bad music and drinks were $19.00 !! i can stand on the street corner, look up and see the ESB just fine.
Amazing view of the empire state building.And amazing craft cocktails
Nice views from the rooftop. Drinks are a bit expensive but normal for midtown standards.
Nice, cool view, music dated, and loud, the Playlist is from The Night at the Roxbury I broke two windows
Nice views, however relatively small and pricey. But still recommended to come by for 1
Great view of the empire state.
Great view, good cocktails and nice staff
Nice ambience, great view, and very friendly staff. Great stop for a date or friend-date.
Amazing view and drinks very friendly staff love this place 🖒🖒
Great service. Great cocktails. Nice relaxing vibe.
Wow! The Empire State building smack right in front of you. Wine was great and atmosphere.
Nice chill atmosphere. Decent cocktails. Very friendly staff
Great rooftop bar with amazing views. Highly recommended .🤔😀🚲
This place is definitely $$$ not $$.There is a good view of the Empire State Building.
Great service, friendly, great happy hour deals and lovely view!
A couple of co-workers and I went here a months back and we had a total ball. Waiting for spring to hit, been wanting to go back ever since.
The music does not cross all age groups of hotel guests.
Nice view! Good drinks 15$ a pice
Great view when canopy is open, not with the time or money when it isnt
Nice view. Not the best thought. Drinks were good.
20th floor bar, very nice view of the Empire State building.
Good cocktails. Has a great view of the skylines
Small rooftop but the best one if you want to admire the Empire
Good drinks great view!
Fabulous views of Manattan, great venue for the Adelphi Univ. Reunuon
Awesome fun for a night in the city. Pricey but very nice
Great service. Friendly. Clean. Fairly priced. 5 star!
Great view not much selection for food
Love the spot and the service too!
Great view at night, over priced lacklustre food
Beautiful view. Lovely relaxed atmosphere.
Good cocktail, fast nice service, alright view.
Expensive drinks but good view of the empire state building.
Brilliant evening. Lovely staff and great drinks.
Nice view on the empire state building! Really nice!
Awesome roof top bar with a spectacular view
The best Old Fashioned, Flag 47 i tried here
Decent bar with great views of Empire State
Wonderful view of the Empire State Buildingat tonight.
View was nice, service was nice, drinks was nice.
Beautiful view of the Empire State with a movable roof top
Amazing view of the Empire State Building!
Nice Place to Stay and have some Cocktails
Fun place to hang out with friends for drinks
Great view and amazing staff
Best view of the empire State building.
Small but intimate place . View is limited.
The dj was amazing, view magnificent!
Great Empire State view! A little expensive
Great view but bad wine
Great place to see the Empire State building
Nice view of Empire State building
A great view of the Empire State Building
Great view, great cocktail =)
A good place for hanging out with friends!
Amazing cocktails and view!
Cant beat the view! Great staff.
Great atmosphere love New York wowzat!!!
Really nice place with great views
Best view of Empire State Building
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Top of the Strand Rooftop Bar 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-06What a great find! I reserved a section of this rooftop bar for my family at no cost, and we had an amazing experience there. The drinks were amazing, and our waiter was stellar. It has a prime unbeatable view of the Empire State Building to top it all off!
Review №2
2022-05-25Access to the bar is through the Marriott and despite having a reservation the doorman wasnt keen on letting us in. First he tried to tell us our teenagers werent allowed in and then when his colleague corrected him he asked to see our vaccination certificates. We duly produced them but then he wanted ID to verify them. My husband and I had ours with us but I wasnt carrying the kids ID with me. He happily denied us entry and informed me every establishment in New York would insist on the same thing (in fact nowhere else during our entire time in NYC asked for our vaccination certificates let alone ID to verify them with).We left and were standing outside when his colleague decided to let us in.The bar is nicely done with a great view and the staff upstairs were friendly and professional. Drinks are priced okay considering the location but there is only a small bar snack menu.Just a shame about the totally unnecessary drama to be let in.
Review №3
2022-07-02Great views of Empire State Building and creative cocktails. 🍸 I enjoy when friends have gatherings there.
Review №4
2021-11-29Im a kid so I cant have the beer. But the complimentary popcorn was really good!The hotel is also about two blocks from the empire state building so I got some really cool nighttime shots of it.
Review №5
2022-06-05We came to New York for our friends 30th birthday and top of the strand didn’t disappoint! Their drink prices are reasonable for a beautiful rooftop view of the Empire State Building and comfortable seating/upbeat atmosphere with a dj. I got the Oscar and it was incredible, we also got a bottle of champagne. As soon as we got there it felt extremely exclusive and relaxing, our waiter Patrick was the real star of the show though! He was an AMAZING waiter. He poured our champagnes for us, made sure our champagne glasses stayed full the entire time, made sure to check on us throughout our entire almost 2.5 hour stay, and was the sweetest guy the entire time. He was so kind and it really made our experience the best, and our favorite bar on the trip! He even saw us leaving and offered to take a picture of our group with the Empire State Building in the back, and we got a picture with him as well! If you visit New York, come to the top of the strand and ask for Patrick you won’t regret it! :)
Review №6
2022-06-27Had an exquisite pisco sour. Oscar explained it had been infused with lavender.And the views, oh my great views!!
Review №7
2022-01-30Have come during the winter and the summer, and was so glad to see that it was open again after COVID. Unequivocal views of the empire state building, even more impressive when the rooftop is open to air during the summer. Drinks are expensive but expected. They have excellent sous vide cocktails but have cut down on the variety they had. On our visit during the winter, bar was overheated and very hot, had to leave early because we were sweating.
Review №8
2022-04-15I went for the view and was not disappointed. I give them 4 stars because even if we did have a reservation, we had to wait about 20mins for them to give us a table. Prices were ok and there was live music (nice Spanish guitar). Next time I visit NY, I’m probably going to go back as I really enjoyed the view/overall experience.
Review №9
2022-03-08This place was beautiful. If you’re looking for a place to chill and zen out this is the place for you. The drinks were really good but my favorite part was the view of the Empire State Building
Review №10
2022-05-23Great spot for cocktails when the sun is out, our waiter Oscar was fantastic with helping choose the best cocktails. Would recommend for a special occasion.