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Spyglass Rooftop Bar, New York, NY

Spyglass Rooftop Bar

4.4
4.4
328 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
With a panoramic view of NYC that includes the Empire State Building so close you could almost touch it, Spyglass Rooftop Bar is a midtown Manhattan favorite for an elevated toast – literally. Located on the 22nd floor of Archer Hotel New York, both hotel guests and locals are welcome to relish in the sophisticated elegance of our rooftop bar.

Evenings at Spyglass are full of signature cocktails and shareable bites for guests 21+ while weekends include Saturday and Sunday brunch for guests of all ages.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch With a View

    Multiple dates available
    Offering and Ala Carte Menu. https://www.spyglassnyc.com/menus/#brunch-eats Weekend Brunch with a View! Delectable Entrees, Bottomless Mimosa, and much more! For a fun, casual, laid-back brunch experience with a view of the most iconic building in NYC!
    Weekend Brunch With a View Photo
  • Back Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Spyglass’ Back Lounge intimate and chic, the space has elegance to spare, plus floor-to-ceiling windows and large TVs with a live feed of the ever-changing Empire State Building. The Back Lounge has an open-air terrace with festoon lighting that extends the possibilities.
  • Empire Room

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your experience at Spyglass’ Empire Room, with up-close views of the Empire State Building, signature cocktails and shareable bar bites. Designed with “Rear Window” in mind, its mid-century aura is palpable. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors retract to open the central bar to the 22nd-floor open-air terrace, and two side terraces are perfect for intimate alfresco gatherings.

What 328 people are saying

Spyglass Rooftop Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spyglass Rooftop Bar offers "amazing views of the Empire State Building" and "delicious cocktails," making it a prime spot for drinks. While some reviews mention service inconsistency, the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere" often stand out. A reservation is recommended to enjoy this "cozy, small rooftop" with a scenic NYC backdrop.

328 Reviews
  1. RobertM

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place, food was great, it's a bit small, which makes it loud. Great view. Just very small area
    Spyglass Rooftop BarResponded 3 days ago
    Robert, so glad enjoyed your experience at Spyglass Rooftop Bar. We appreciate your review. Hope to host you again soon.

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  2. Emily

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    20% service charge was added to our bill in addition to the tip we added at the end. We didn’t have a big group so not sure why there was a service charge.

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  3. Tarina

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service ! Wonderful cocktails . Yummy snacks- truffle fries . Spectacular view of Empire State Building! Love this spot and archer hotel !
    Spyglass Rooftop BarResponded on January 6, 2025
    Tarina, we are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your experience at Spyglass. Thank you for your glowing review!

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  4. Caroline

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A little small for the amount of people they had in there and then they were playing a weird sitcom on the giant TV above the bar for no reason that kind of broke the vibe. It impeded the view of the Empire State building which was the whole reason we went.

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  5. Heather

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service even though it was crowded at sunset….we stayed longer once the crowds left & it was even better if possible! Just had the rosemary fries which were amazing!!!

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  6. Lynette VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but totally worth the views. Food was very good. Drinks are excellent!

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  7. Kelli

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous and romantic. Food was amazing and drinks were on point. Highly recommend

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  8. Gabriele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have reserved a place in the parapet and was regularly assigned to us as per reservation. The wonderful view of the Empire State Building. Just he felt the absence of a heating for the outside would have been pleasant. We were for my girlfriend's birthday. I recommend going there.

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  9. gabriela

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice rooftop small and cozy ,beautiful view that was the key I chose the place

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Saskatoon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, delicious food that was delivered quickly, and an amazing view of the Empire State Building while we ate. Would recommend.

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FAQs

Spyglass Rooftop Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Spyglass Rooftop Bar

47 W 38th St, The Archer Hotel, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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