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Spyglass Rooftop Bar, New York, NY

Spyglass Rooftop Bar

4.8 (339)
$31 to $50
American
47 W 38th St, The Archer Hotel, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Events please contact Jackie Galea at jackie.galea@archerhotel.com
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Cross street
    38th between 5th and 6th
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    B, D, F, M, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
  • 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.
  • 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.

What 339 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Hot spot

  • Manhattan

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spyglass Rooftop Bar offers an "incredible skyline view," making it a perfect date spot. Guests enjoy "excellent all round experience" with "great choice of drinks and lite bites." The "atmosphere was outstanding" and the "staff friendly." It's a "favorite rooftop bar in NY" with "spectacular views."
339 Reviews
  1. Lucas

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great spot for a date. We arrived early, so it was quiet -- both in terms of sound and crowd. By the time we left (after 5PM) the music was louder and it had become crowded, but both levels were totally reasonable. The skyline view is incredible and really reminds you that you're lucky to be in New York City. I didn't have any food, but it looked very good. The drinks were good and interesting. The seats were pretty uncomfortable; that's the only real downside.

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  2. Andrew

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round experience, great choice of drinks and lite bites. Friendly and attentive staff.

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  3. Lily

    Miami - Dade3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good view, in a very cozy setting. Portions were good size, enough to share

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  4. Gary

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, well Made drinks. Atmospheres was outstanding. Staff friendly.

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  5. Bernhard

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Die Aussicht auf das Empire State Building ist atemberw. Auf jeden Fall vorab einen Tisch reservieren an den Hochstühlen. Das Preisnivau ist zwar nicht ganz ohne, aber die Aussicht und das Ambiente sind es wert! P. S. Immer zur vollen Stunde gibt es auf dem Empire State eine Lichtschau :)

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  6. Janice VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An oasis in the City with an unparalleled view of the Empire State Building (especially at the exact minute of sunset).

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  7. Matthias VIP

    Hamburg1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above and beyond - my favorite rooftop bar in NY. I come back every year.

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  8. Bob VIP

    Philadelphia County77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two rooms up there and we sat in one without the bar at 5pm on a Monday. So, pretty quiet! I imagine the place gets packed and noisy later. Awesome burger and server was able to provide a side salad although not on menu. Views, of course, awesome! Didn’t do drinks but looked good!

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  9. Vicky

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Der Blick auf das Empire State Building ist grandios. Auch essen und Getränke sind super. Kleine aber feine Auswahl. Ich war im Sommer schon einmal da in war begeistert, daher wollte ich diesmal unbedingt wiederkommen.

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  10. Nicole

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was overall amazing! Awesome view and the drinks and food were just delicious

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Spyglass Rooftop Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Spyglass Rooftop Bar

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    38th between 5th and 6th
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    B, D, F, M, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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