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Castell Rooftop Lounge, New York, NY

Castell Rooftop Lounge

4.4
4.4
558 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Nestled atop AC Hotel New York Times Square, this cozy rooftop bar recaptures the spirit of the classic cocktail lounge, with extra emphasis on martinis. Iconic views enhance the venue's contemporary décor in a sophisticated but comfortable (read: not stuffy) atmosphere. Enjoy the intimacy of a fireplace lounge showcasing abstract art. Gather ‘round the luxe granite bar. Or go out for drinks – literally – on the lush, open-air terrace.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (929) 284-3742

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Elevate your expectations for New York City event venues – with a view! Castell Rooftop Lounge accommodates a variety of gatherings, from large group reservations in the luxe fireplace lounge or outdoor terrace to private social and corporate events.

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown West

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 558 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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  1. Alejandro

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, beautifull views and great service. Highly recommended.
  2. Carla

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This restaurant has a great view of the city and the food is really good and well priced.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the vibe! Great location and comfortable seating.
  4. Juliesnightout

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We missed our res time but they still got us a table on the patio. Food options were creative and tasty!
  5. DMickC

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Nice location for an after matinee cocktail during happy hour. The food was fine. Disappointing that there were two small sliders on a plate for $20! But maybe that’s everywhere in Manhattan. Drinks were good and servers were attentive.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    This a cool rooftop bar. The vibes are nice, great view, it’s fun to be at. The drinks were good, nothing special, expensive of course. The food was pretty good too, again nothing really special. We had the meat & cheese board, wings, and ceviche. The service was a little bizarre. They seated us and then we didn’t see anyone for at least 20 minutes. Once they took our drink order they were out of a lot of their speciality cocktails. All our drinks and apps came at the exact same time so the tiny tiny patio table was very overcrowded, it seemed most people around us were having the same experience
  7. JenniferC

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Venue was very aesthetic and nice. The outside couch seating was comfortable and it provided a nice place to sit and catch up. The drinks were very good as well and the waitress was able to recommend something I liked!
  8. DiegoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT CHILL SPOT TO GRAB DRINKS! Loved the ambiance and lounge-inspired decor. The drinks were delicious. Service was great.
  9. GaryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Castell staff were wonderful. I left my credit card and immediately got calls and texts to retrieve my card. I am very grateful and appreciative of their thoughtful service. Food, drinks and ambiance were creative and delicious. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Gary Park
  10. GeorgeT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Not impressed - this is not a restaurant as such. Very poor and limited menus…if you only want drinks then maybe it’s okay. But everything is over priced and not that great.
  11. PascalG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food little portions for value, waited long to order.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience! Loved the service food and the drinks
  13. MexiK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very lovely ambience and attentive wait staff. The drinks were strong and we were escorted to our table right away. Highly recommend!
  14. Rami

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our original server slacked a little, but I think the supervisor stepped up and took over our service. Great food and nice ambiance
  15. KathyM

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Beautiful view but horrible service and the food was mediocre.
  16. sphcvzc

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for my birthday visiting from Toronto, it was wonderful! Such a great vibe up there, very chill and cool, I loved it a lot
  17. trying

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Staff was really helpful, friendly and knew the menu well.
  18. StephanieZ

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Drinks were good and food we ordered was good but took a long time to get our drinks .. I know it was busy but got to a point I had to order 2 at a time because hard to get the waiter
  19. RodrickZoraya

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This wasn’t our 1st time at Castell Rooftop. Overall, it was another good experience. We had the Ceviche, Beef Sliders, Avocado Toast & the Thai Chicken skewers. We drank a Casamigos Margarita & a Mojito. Service is important to me. I have no problem going to and paying a premium price for food & drinks. With that price premium price, the service should be PREMIUM. The service during my visit wasn’t PREMIUM! It was at best a 4 out of 10. Even with that I gave my server a 17% tip. Maybe it was not a good day, but it should not have been at me and wife’s expense!!!
  20. DebbieY

    Coastal Georgia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant was a great option for lively atmosphere and good vibes. I had a Caesar salad with chicken. It was very good. The weather outside was a torrential downpour, so I was disappointed not to be able to eat outside.
  21. Richard

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for a birthday hang and our waitress Aliyah was amazing.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Beautiful views, however their outdoor patio is closed for construction right now. Our server was not very attentive and our second round of drinks took a while to order and then arrive. Menu cocktails were delicious!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Outdoor section was closed… reason we wanted to experience this place. Would have been nice to be informed prior.
  24. JasonR

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    2 people at the host stand were so off putting. Acting like they were bouncing at the Oscar’s or something
  25. Deborah135

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Only complaint was that service was slow considering you are limited to 1.5 hours on the rooftop. That being said, as a business, the waitstaff should certainly be coming around more frequently in an effort to maximize profit in that time limit.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fun welcome to my first visit to NYC! We knew we would be a bit travel weary and booked at the Castell since we were staying at the AC Marriott. Wonderful ambiance and Kim who took care of our bar order was amazing! Micheal was great with our food order. Delicious flavors. The ricotta and flat bread was incredible. The sliders and potatoes were delicious. The drinks were so good. Definitely try the House G&T and close it out with the nightcap espresso martini. The view is all that you expect from New York. Including a beautiful view of the Empire State Building. Thank you Castell for the warm welcome
  27. BMushi

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Came to NYC with big expectations, but this rooftop left us disappointed. The drinks were not got at all, except for the Lavender one. The the food items we ordered were very good. The ambiance is nice, but the outside area was closed and no way for us to actually see Times Square or take a picture (really the only reason we came to this spot). I have been to make rooftops and bars, but this was not good at all.

    Castell Rooftop LoungeResponded on April 11, 2023Thanks for your review! I'm so sorry you did not find a cocktail that suited your liking! Our bartenders are solid and more than prepared to create anything that you may want so hopefully we can take care of you next time!

  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It was ok! It was sold as being a premium, special experience but it was just ok. The rooftop outdoor area was closed for renovations but there was no warning of this on the website or booking. Sadly disappointed in our experience. A good atmosphere sadly missed by the disinterested waiting staff. The special night we imagined was not all it was cracked up to be and was very pricey for what you got.

    Castell Rooftop LoungeResponded on April 11, 2023Hi there! Thanks for your feedback. I'm so sorry you were not able view our patio, you are correct we are undergoing renovations. We have placed this notification on our website and Opentable, but I'm sorry you may have missed it and weren't able to fully enjoy the space. We hope you revisit us later this Spring to really take it all in!

  29. Yummm

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    This is highlighted as a great rooftop view. The patio was closed (not disclosed at time of reservation), and there is no view from indoors. In the afternoon it was VERY warm indoors, uncomfortably so. No one approached our table after being seated, so we left, politely declining our table with the hostess on our way out.

    Castell Rooftop LoungeResponded on April 11, 2023Hi! Thank you for your review. We're very sorry you were not able to experience the full space. We have done our best to have this patio closure on our website and Opentable at time of booking. Our team does their best to be very attentive but thank you for this feedback as we aim to improve our service.

  30. JoseV

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This rooftop was great, the food was delicious, and the price was fair, the service was great too. I would definitely recommend it.
  31. CallH

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place for views and a drink! Service was great!
  32. JeffP90

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe cozy, clean, great service, good drinks. My favorite rooftop bar in the city
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s just as I remember it but so much better than last year, only downside was the lobster slider wasn’t on the menu anymore.
  34. SheronB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I have a reservation for 6:30pm. Happy hour is from 4pm - 6pm, it was loud and crowded on a Wednesday night! The service was great, the food was good, the drinks were strong. But, the level of noise was problematic. The crowd was mostly couples (30s and older) and single women, 20somethings and 30somethings. Castell is a great pick up spot for single men!
  35. TishaG

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic location. Beautifully appointed. Great vibe. The view was unobstructed. The staff was attentive and courteous. The drinks and food were delicious. I would have preferred a happy hour option in addition to the regular priced items. I would definitely come back with a few friends or solo before my trip over to NJ.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    We ordered the empanadas and the shrimp and the shrimp smelled like they were kept in a plastic bag under the sun the smell was so bad. The taste was of a rubbery dead fish. We didn’t touch the appetizers besides for eating one of the empanadas before we realized we no longer wanted to dine there. After requesting the check one would have hoped the service staff realized that something was wrong, but they dropped the check without comping anything or even asking if something was wrong. We quickly got another reservation for a restaurant down the street. This was for a birthday celebration also.
  37. Court

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the pleasure of coming back to experience Castell rooftop, and I am so happy I did. The first time I came, I hosted an event which didn't go as planned. The event coordinator and GM were extremely receptive and gave me an opportunity to come back and take care of me. With that being said, my second visit was OUTSTANDING. I came with my boyfriend and we ordered a few small plates and drinks. We were given complimentary champagne upon arrival and our server was so attentive. The manager and server both apologized to me profusely. Michael was in charge of serving us last night, and I cannot be more elated with our service. He gave us amazing suggestions on the menu, from food to drinks, and checked on us consistently. I am such a picky person and every single thing he suggested was out of this world (the food and drinks were never the issue here). We had the skewers, empanadas, grilled cheese/tomato soup, tres leches, and the ricotta dip. I am still drooling over that food! The drinks we had consisted of an espresso martini, spicy margarita, and an old fashion. I am so happy I came back, this is a completely different experience from last time. Do I dare say this is my new favorite city spot..
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very cool ambiance, good food, great service.
  39. SaWWW

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Our server was not aware of the items on the menu, barely checked on us and had us leave prior to the end of our reservation. Just a note they have a 1.5 hour time limit.
  40. luvgoodfood

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Great place for some drinks, was not the best for food. Had ceviche which was tough with plantains that tasted stale.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Castell Rooftop Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 558 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Castell Rooftop Lounge

260 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown West

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (929) 284-3742

  • Private party facilities

    Elevate your expectations for New York City event venues – with a view! Castell Rooftop Lounge accommodates a variety of gatherings, from large group reservations in the luxe fireplace lounge or outdoor terrace to private social and corporate events.

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