Tis the sea-sun. Don’t worry if you can’t make it out to the Hamptons. We are going to transport you to Sandbar, one of the best summer 2021 rooftops in NYC. Sandbar Rooftop is a Hampstons-esque rooftop conveniently located in Chelsea. This chic beach themed rooftop features nearly 360-degree views of Manhattan. So grab your nautical clothes and let’s get nauti at Sandbar, one of the best summer 2021 rooftops in NYC.
Beach you to it. Sandbar Rooftop is located on the 23rd floor of the Hilton Hotel in Chelsea. The rooftop is open from 3:00PM to 12:00AM from Thursday – Saturday and 3PM to 10PM on 3:00PM to 11:00PM from Sunday – Wednesday. Guests pay a $25 reservation fee to secure seating. The reservation fee is applied as credit to the final bill. We visited Sandbar for the first time last summer. It’s definitely of of the best summer 2021 rooftops in NYC. Sandbar is the perfect spot to catch up with friends all summer long.
Best Summer 2021 Rooftops in NYC: What to Order to Drink?
Live every hour like it’s happy hour. We kicked off the night with a round of cocktail including the Georgica, a gin cocktail with kiwi purée, the Cooper’s, a vodka cocktail with strawberry purée and the Sunset, a mezcal cocktail with orange liqueur and a dash of habanero. Our favorite was the Cooper’s, but if you like your drinks with some heat, go for the Sunset. It’s hot girl summer and girls just wanna have cocktails.
It’s not only happy hour, it’s also wine o’clock. Next we sipped on the Wolffer Estate Chardonnay. Seriously, this is one of the best summer 2021 rooftops in NYC with great wine and cocktails.
Best Summer 2021 Rooftops in NYC: What to Order for Dinner?
We recommend starting with the Seasonal Picnic Tasting Board. The domestic cheese, cured meats and fruit paired nicely with our cocktails.
Cashew see I’m nuts about this place? We also ordered the Homemade Spicy Cashews. These nuts are unbelievable. They were flavorful with just enough heat. Highly recommend ordering them along with the Picnic Tasting Board. They go well together for the first course.
Pretty fly for a fungi. We also ordered the Traditional Margherita Pinsa and the Wild Mushroom Pinsa. If your party is a mix of veggie pizza lovers and meat lovers, save some of the cured meats from the Picnic Tasting Board and use them as additional Pinsa toppings.
Our favorite was the Wild Mushroom. IT was topped with fresh ricotta and drizzled with truffle oil. Everyday I’m trufflin’. Both Pinsas paired nicely with the Wolffer Chardonnay.
I’m not afraid to take a swing and miss. Sandbar also features lifeguard chairs and four swings made from reclaimed wine barrels. Sandbar is one of the best summer 2021 rooftops in NYC and you can experience a beach escape without leaving the city. Simultaneously, you can soak up nearly 360-degree views of the city. Please excuse my resting beach face.
I got 99 problems but a beach ain’t one! Stop by Sandbar in Chelsea for a handshake in the Hamptons without having to leave city. Keep in mind that time limits apply to reservations. If your table isn’t booked, you can stay longer than the allotted time. The hostess will give you a polite reminder. You can also check out our Outdoor Dining section for more recommendations.
Couldn’t make it to the beach, so this rooftop party had to do.
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Rooftop bars or restaurants make me so happy. The atmosphere has such a cool vibe.
Wow well, now all I need is an NYC trip ahahah I’d love to go
what a fun post! We are going to NYC next month and I will be saving this for a reference for sure
Such s fun post, Those drinks looks so good. I wanna have one!!! thanks for sharing
I absolutely love the decor of this rooftop bar. I will definitely have to visit here. That pizza looks so good!