Castell Rooftop Lounge

Name: Castell Rooftop Lounge
Address: 260 W 40th St, New York, NY, United States, 10018
Telephone: (929) 284-3742
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

371 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 105 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(929) 284-3742
Website
http://www.castellnyc.com/
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.

Location
260 W 40th St New York, NY 10018
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

Experiences

Rooftop Brunch with a View!
Multiple dates available
Start your weekend off right with our Castell Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and delicious light bites, available every Saturday and Sunday from 12-3 pm. Brunch it UP inside with views of the Empire State Building or take it outside on our lush outdoor terrace. At 2 pm, our DJ hits the rooftop playing everything from Rock, Old School Hip Hop, Reggaeton, and R&B.

Offers

DJ Hits the Rooftop!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Moods | Music | Moves with DJ SONI withanEYE at CASTELL ROOFTOP LOUNGE on the 21st floor of the AC Hotel New York Times Square! Gather 'round the fireplace and enjoy music from DJ SONI withanEYE -- playing everything from Rock, Old School Hip Hop, Reggaeton, and R&B -- every weekend from 2-5pm! An experience that will energize your soul. Castell speaks directly to New York City’s past, and nothing says classic NYC more than our iconic cocktails. Come UP and enjoy an elevated experience at Castell Rooftop Lounge in a new atmosphere with crafted cocktails, beer, wine, shareable plates, and iconic views of the Empire State Building.
Happy Hour with a View!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Available from 4-6pm, Monday - Friday THE CLASSICS 12 THE ACGT - Bombay Sapphire East Gin, AC Small Batch Tonic, Club Soda OLD FASHIONED - Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Bourbon, Sugar, Angostura & Orange Bitters MARGARITA - El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave PEAR HARD SELTZER - Belvedere Organics Pear Vodka, Spiced Pear, Lemon, Ginger WINE 10 Altos Malbec, Argentina 2019 Vidigal Vinho Verde, Portugal 2019 DRAFT BEERS 6 KOLSH, Captain Lawrence IPA, Ithaca 'Flower Power'

What 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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MMuller
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience1
It was raining lightly, nevertheless they seated us outside. The table was completely wet, was never wiped off. I had a reservation for 3, but it took waiters 20 minutes to get us a third chair. Service was slow and waiter kept reminding us that our reservation was limited to 1h30min (although by the time the 1h30min was reached, the place was much less crowded and they did not in fact need our table). Pizza arrived cold. Overall, a terrible experience! Won't be coming here again.
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FernandoG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place, View and cocktails, nice personal
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doug
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience2
Felt like I was at an electro-pop nightclub. Expected a more sophisticated adult experience.
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mmo1
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best rooftops I've been to and the best martinis!
BJ
BorisJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
Very nice place, especially after sunset. Good location also!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had such a wonderful time at this beautiful rooftop bar/ restaurant! The food came out some tasty and fresh. A place with a team of superstars that go above and beyond the call for a great time! I can not wait to return to this beautiful space!
SM
StMc
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Pouring rain, so not fair to review. Stuck inside - and were seated in the lobby, which was awful. Very overpriced when you don't get to have an actual rooftop experience
R
Rose
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Place was packed but service was excellent! Beautiful views
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
Booked outdoor seating and then was sat inside but otherwise good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This place is awful. It is extremely loud with bad music and it is quite a tourist trap. The views are not even that great, plus something about it feels trashy. We waited for our table at the bar, then moved to a table with our drinks. This was not communicated within the staff and a server never came over. We left without eating. Horrible place. Would never go again and would never recommend it to anyone.
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Abigail
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
I came here before a matinee performance at 12:00pm. We were seated right away and given water then waited for a while for a server to take our order. We were the only table and the only patrons at this point. We ordered everything at once. Our appetizer came out fairly promptly. It took a while for the food to come out. By this time there were maybe four tables total. I ordered a salad which could have been good except that it was so overdressed that it weighed down the lettuce making the lettuce seem wilted. My boyfriend had a flatbread that was very disappointing. It had cheese and bacon as well as cubed lardons. It wasn’t cooked long enough so the bread was soft and not at all crisp, nor was the bacon. The service was really poor. We ordered a drink and a cup of ice midway through our meal which took forever to come. The drink came but our server completely forgot about the ice. I would understand if the place was packed but we were one of four tables. While it is nice to be on a rooftop, I would skip this place. It’s overpriced for the poor service and mediocre food.
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WeLoveAsheville
E. Tennessee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
We waited 10 minutes before being spoken to let alone ordering drinks. We waited another 20 minutes for our drinks. We ordered a glass of bubbly and a cocktail. Our server was on the screen more than he was with his customer. We tabbed out after one.
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Mimi
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great! Could install more heaters. Inside was too loud but outside was fine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cool spot. Would definitely go back.
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dcapts
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
3.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Too pricey. Not worth the money. $7 for tiny roasted almonds buried under a heap of smoked paprika, wherein you only taste the granular paprika and not the almonds does not define tasty to me. Tons of much better restaurants and lounges one can go to in Manhattan instead.
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Pete
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Although it was a rooftop. I was disappointed that it was not in the sun. It was on the shady side of the building. When I asked the wait staff they explained it never gets sunny. It was cold but at least they had heated lamps. Service was ok. Although I did not have food and just went for drinks. One of my beers was flat from the tap. I would probably not go back. The one thing I liked it was quiet for a first date.
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VincentM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was really nice . The space is gorgeous, feels like we were dining in someone’s living room
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Yanska
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a drink with a friend on the rooftop at night and it was wonderful. Heat lamps, blankets and some delicious sangria helped us unwind and get to know each other better. I loved it!
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Mhumby123
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A beautiful experience even for a New Yorker
JC
JeffreyC
Las Vegas
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
This was our second time at Castell. The drinks are great! The food was good! The ambiance… awesome! The service… unacceptable! Our table was completely ignored for the entire time we were there. Our server gave us the impression that we were wasting his time. We had to ask for our cheque THREE separate times before we actually got it. Too bad really. My advice… go somewhere else! At this price point, there are plenty of other places to go in NYC with the same sort of vibe.
MC
MitraC
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
It's not really possible to eat there, it's more for a happy hour. The view is good but not outstanding. The tables are small and the staff is fairly friendly but not that much...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
The hostess was rude, we had reservations at 9p and got their around 8p so I asked if we could be seated early. The hostess made it sound like the place was busy so I waited 5 minutes and she sat us down with almost 3/4 of the place being empty. Them she made it clear that we had 90 minutes at the table and could be asked to leave. I wouldn’t have minded that if she sad that to all the guests that she seated but I didn’t hear with the ones around us. Needless to say that not only was I a guess of the hotel but ended up with a $300 bill which was really nothing for me and this is the attitude I got prior to my evening. Stay away they are rude and unprofessional.
SG
SandraG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The ambient was nice. The music was appropriate. The waitresses were attentive enough..
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foodie555
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience for a team happy hour! Had great seating outside, great service! Would go back again in a heartbeat
DM
DanielM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The overall experience was incredible. I’d recommend Castell Rooftop Lounge to all of my friends and family.
SZ
SamanthaZ
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Classy spot with great views, service and happy hour. Perfect place to meet up with friends and catch up!
B
Bere
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a beautiful rooftop, the service was incredible and even when we couldn’t be outside because for the weather (rainy day) we had a blast! Actually we could be able to take pictures outside! This place has a beautiful view
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julieD
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
The views here are amazing, and the drinks are good too, but…the food was not that great and felt like it was missing something with all of the dishes we tried.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was an amazing night! So memorable and our server was perfect! Loved him!!!
A
Asdfghj
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely bar with great views and ambiance, especially for late evening.
DH
DavidH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, staff, food and drinks - particularly great staff! Nice oasis in the middle of Times Square. We’ll be back!
MC
MatthewCV
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Not the best place for an intimate experience. Music was loud and service just took too long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing and so were the views, though the service was not the best and was very passive. The price per food value was extreme, barely receive any food for the price
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The server was extremely rude
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Denvergirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken swekers and ice cream were so awesome. Service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Both love it! It’s a small place that makes you feel more privacy
PF
PavelFynch
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Trendy yet comfortable rooftop bar with nice views of midtown. The servers were polite and accommodating and the food and drinks were very good. The noise level was energetic.
AK
AimeeK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
went before a show - wanted something away from times square - it was cold and snowing, but the balcony was still open to go out if we wanted. cocktails were amazing - staff was exceptional! what a gem 21st floor up!! we will be back!
SC
StuartC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening. Lovely food. Amazing staff. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just took advantage of a beautiful Saturday in the city the food was amazing Dj soni was great with the mixes , the drinks were on point it’s a little pricey on the drinks if you don’t mind it won’t bother you . Great atmosphere can’t say enough well be back for spring !

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 4.3 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 105 times today

Experiences are available.

260 W 40th St New York, NY 10018

Additional information

Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 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

Website
http://www.castellnyc.com/
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.

Castell Rooftop Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Rooftop Brunch with a View!

DJ Hits the Rooftop!

Happy Hour with a View!

Tastes

Toasted Almonds with Smoked Spanish Paprika

Chili and Citrus Marinated Olives

Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Aged Manchego & Idiazabal Cheese Quince Paste, Olive Oil Toasts

Vegetable Crudité with White Almond "Hummus"

Mediterranean Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce

French Fries, Garlic Aioli

Toasts

Serrano Ham, Tomato, Parmesan Cheese

Smoked Salmon, Yogurt, Red Onion, Celery

Avocado, Feta, Basil & Seed Spice

Salads

Endive, Valdeon, Walnuts, Croutons, Orange Dressing

Little Gem Lettuce, Apples, Mahon Cheese, Citrus Vinagrette

Watercress Salad, Grapefruit, Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts, Mint

Plates

Ahi Tuna Tartar, Avocado, Mango, Soy-Sesame Dressing, Toasted Country Bread

Grilled Chicken Skewer, Red Onion, Avocado, Arugula

Dry Aged Beef Sliders, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions

Sweets

Vanilla Gelato, Espresso, Biscotti

Macarons

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