230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Book 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar for an easy, social rooftop night with city views and late energy, especially with a group. It is a weaker choice for quiet conversation or cocktail-focused drinking; for that, compare NoMad Bar, The Portrait Bar, or Snug instead.
About 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
For an easy bar plan in New York City, 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar works best as a social choice with practical late hours. The basics are direct: it is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, the schedule runs into late night every day.
If you are planning a return visit, use the key details to decide whether it fits the night. It opens at 2 PM Monday through Friday and 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday than on most weeknights. For a different kind of New York City bar plan, compare it with NoMad Bar, The Portrait Bar, Snug, Nubeluz, or Little Ned at the Ned Nomad.
Book it for a rooftop bar plan with late hours
The clearest reason to choose 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is the combination of a rooftop-bar identity and a schedule that works for afternoon, evening, late-night plans. It is open until 2 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 3 AM on Friday, until 4 AM on Saturday.
For another New York City option, cross-shop NoMad Bar, The Portrait Bar, Snug, Nubeluz, or Little Ned at the Ned Nomad. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the main planning details for 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday through Thursday, 2 PM–2 AM; Friday, 2 PM–3 AM; Saturday, 1 PM–4 AM; Sunday, 1 PM–2 AM.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Best use case: A New York City rooftop bar plan where hours and dress code matter.
- Planning note: If menu format, pricing, reservations, seating count, dietary accommodations, or takeout and delivery service matter to your plans, check with the venue before you go.
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Verdict: choose 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar when you want a New York City rooftop bar with smart-casual dress and late operating hours. If you need a different bar style, compare it with NoMad Bar, The Portrait Bar, Snug, Nubeluz, or Little Ned at the Ned Nomad.
Planning details
- Location
- 1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- 230-fifth.com
- Phone
- +1 212 725 4300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
230 Fifth reads as a high-energy, accessible rooftop destination anchored by one of the city’s most immediate skyline moments: the Empire State Building filling the northern sightline. The venue leans into scale and visibility rather than exclusivity, trading hotel-affiliated cachet for a broad, walk-in crowd. Seasonal touches — from heated igloos to outdoor lounge furniture — soften the otherwise urban, open-air setting and extend its appeal through the colder months. Overall, the space feels casual and unmistakably rooftop: panoramic, populous, and designed around that singular New York view.
Best For
This rooftop is best for informal evening outings where the skyline matters as much as the company. Its high-capacity, low-barrier approach makes it a reliable choice for after-work groups, larger gatherings, and celebratory nights when views and atmosphere are the priority. Couples seeking a memorable skyline backdrop can find a scenic moment here, and the seasonal winter igloos add novelty for special evenings. Because access is historically walk-in friendly, it’s practical for spontaneous plans rather than tightly scheduled, reservation-based dinners.
Ordering Tips
Expect a walk-in, take-what-you-can-find rhythm rather than a formal, reservation-driven service model; arriving before sunset improves your chances of snagging terrace seating with the best Empire State Building sightline. The venue deploys seasonal setups — heated igloos and outdoor lounge furniture — so in colder months look for those features if you want an enclosed, cozy perch. Given the high-capacity crowd, plan for communal energy and possible waits at peak times; prioritize the view early in the evening and treat the visit as an atmospheric, social drinking destination rather than a quiet, table-service dinner.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively atmosphere with upbeat lounge music on weeknights transitioning to 80s, 90s, and House on weekends, enhanced by stunning sunset skyline views and heated outdoor areas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- Upbeat Lounge, 80s, 90s, House
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Frozen Margarita
- Peach Bellini
- Espresso Martini
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Little Ned at the Ned Nomad, Notable alternative
- Snug, Notable alternative
- NoMad Bar, Notable alternative
- The Portrait Bar, Notable alternative
- Nubeluz, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is the easiest pick here for a group that wants rooftop scale and a lively room without making the evening feel overplanned. Nubeluz is the sharper choice for a more design-led rooftop experience, while 230 Fifth is better when convenience and crowd momentum matter more than polish.
For cocktails and a more controlled room, NoMad Bar and The Portrait Bar are stronger fits. They make more sense for dates, smaller groups, drinkers who want the bar itself to be the reason for going. Snug is the better fallback if you want a neighborhood feel rather than a rooftop crowd.
Little Ned at the Ned Nomad sits closer to the polished hotel-bar lane, so use it when the group wants a dressed-up NoMad night. Choose 230 Fifth when the priority is a lower-friction rooftop plan in New York City and the group will not mind a louder, more social atmosphere.
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Compare 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Little Ned at the Ned Nomad | New York City | No published awards |
| Snug | New York City | No published awards |
| NoMad Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| The Portrait Bar | New York City | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars · #10 |
| Nubeluz | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar?
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar opens at 2 PM Monday through Friday and 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Choose the timing that fits your plan, note that it stays open late every night.
Is 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar open late?
Yes. 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is open until 2 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 3 AM on Friday, until 4 AM on Saturday.
What is 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar known for?
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is a rooftop bar in New York City with smart-casual dress and late operating hours.
Where is 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar located?
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is located in New York City.
