The Highlight Room NY

4.5

46 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Hot spot
Lively
Great for happy hour

The Highlight Room’s real showstopper is the spectacular view of the city through a glass wall that spans the entire width of the room and folds back to allow access to the outdoor terrace. From there, guests can lift a cocktail to the expansive views — north to the Empire State Building, south to the Freedom Tower. The north and south sides of the room are lined with two-toned leather and velvet banquettes positioned to take advantage of the cityscape views from floor-to-ceiling windows.

The bar, set off by wooden arches and antique mirrors, complements the greenery, and elaborate, candelabra-style chandeliers allude to the candles that would illuminate the German garden as evening fell. Layers of premium materials — plaster, brass, velvet upholstery, caramel drapery, terrazzo tiles — add a dose of playful luxury. Although the bar is open to the public, the overall sense is of a swank member’s club, a private Eden commanding the sky above the Lower East Side. Must be 21+.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–4:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 481-3763
Website
https://taogroup.com/venues/the-highlight-room-new-york/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Bowery & Broome Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Offers

$5 Rosé Golden Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for Golden Hour views and vibes at the Moxy Lower East Side all-season rooftop every Sunday, and Tuesday through Friday from 5PM to 9PM for $5 glasses of rosé, cocktail pitchers, and magnum-sized bottles of wine to share.

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Hot spot
New York City
Cocktail Bar
Manhattan
Hot spot
Manhattan
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Highlight Room NY offers "spectacular views" and a vibrant ambience perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about the "delicious appetizers" and "friendly, helpful" staff. While drink prices are on the high side, the "great music" and energetic atmosphere make it worth visiting. Ideal for sunset viewing and nightlife enthusiasts.

46 Reviews

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Jim
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very hip place with sweeping NYC views. Drink prices are on the high end, but well worth it for this type of experience.
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Cathy
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
the view and ambience was spectacular. i went for happy hour which was very worth.
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Melissa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful bar with great views. The three cocktails we tried were all excellent and the way staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Definitely recommend, sunset was beautiful too.
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Camille
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff, good music, VERY nice views, and good experience overall!
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Reinaldo
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was breathtaking. The appetizers were delicious, especially the pretzel. The staff was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
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Angela
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a birthday party here and it was perfect! Service was outstanding.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food and drinks was not that great and was expensive. They ended up giving me and my boyfriend bad stomach issues
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was the location beautiful to walk into, but they seated us outside with a great view of the city. The staff were all friendly and very helpful, they even honored an anniversary desert I had asked for very elegantly!
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Sweetyss
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, We had such a great time! We arrived at 7pm, to catch the sunset. Not only did we get a beautiful sunset, the DJ played excellent music, the drinks and light bites were delicious. Our server, Vivian was so sweet yet very professional! We’ll be back soon, Thank you so much!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The $5 rose isn’t worth it in my opinion. But their cocktails are yummy. food is okay but the views and ambiance is well worth the hype. Music is good , some hip hop some untza untza good blend and still able to have a convo. Will be back
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The Highlight Room NY is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross street
Bowery & Broome Street
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–4:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Website
https://taogroup.com/venues/the-highlight-room-new-york/
Phone number
(212) 481-3763

The Highlight Room NY

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

$5 Rosé Golden Hour

Menu

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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