Iconic rooftop bar with breathtaking skyline & Empire State Building views. Great for pre-dinner drinks or a fun night out.
Experience breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline from this iconic rooftop bar, often lauded for its stunning vistas, especially of the Empire State Building. While some find it a quintessential tourist spot with a vibrant, younger crowd, others celebrate it as a fun and accessible venue for all ages. It's a popular choice for pre-dinner drinks or a casual night out, offering a memorable backdrop to your New York City experience.
While primarily known for its drinks and expansive views, the food has received mixed reviews. Some mention decent food options alongside great cocktails, while others suggest skipping it, implying the focus is more on the ambiance and drinks rather than culinary excellence. It's often recommended for its vista rather than its cuisine.
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising the spectacular views and calling it a quintessential NYC experience. However, some find it to be a tourist trap with less-than-stellar drinks, while others enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the drinks can be poor quality and overpriced, and it is often described as a tourist trap, potentially attracting a younger crowd and busy on weekends.
"This person expressed strong dislike for the rooftop bar, finding it overpriced and the views to be only average."
Negative"The commenter believes it's unlikely to be too crowded or have a waitlist at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar on a Sunday late afternoon, as it's towards the end of the rooftop season."
Positive"The user is asking if 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar would be too crowded or have a waitlist on a Sunday late afternoon (5-6 PM)."
Neutral"Provides several dinner recommendations near 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, including B Side Pizza Bar (artisanal pizza), Casa Louie (new Italian with pizza), Norma Hell’s Kitchen (classic Sicilian vibe), and Don Antonio (Italian in Theatre District)."
Positive"The user is requesting dinner recommendations near 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, specifically looking for decent, non-fancy Italian options for a family traveling with a baby."
Neutral"This is a highly recommended rooftop bar in NYC that is very child and family friendly. It's considered an iconic spot and is easy to access from FiDi."
Positive"This user responds to the age clarification by stating that 30 is a good age and questions why the other user is bothered by her opinion."
Neutral"This user states they are 30 years old."
Neutral"This user questions if having an opinion is 'salty' and asks about the other user's age."
Neutral"This user visited two weeks ago and defends their positive experience, suggesting places can change over time."
Positive"This user questions the other's experience, stating they were there about a year ago and have never met anyone over 25 who likes the place."
Negative"This user had a fun birthday experience at the venue recently, disputing a previous negative opinion."
Positive"This user considers the establishment to be 'objectively terrible' and not suitable for those over 25, despite acknowledging the view."
Negative"This place offers a good view of the Empire State Building and has decent food and great drinks, though rooftop service in December might be an issue."
Neutral"230 Fifth Rooftop Bar in Herald Square is recommended for excellent rooftop views and is located near the Empire State Building."
Positive"The original commenter, identifying as a tourist, disputes the positive view of 230 Fifth, stating it's 'bad' and the view is 'mediocre'."
Negative"Despite a negative review, this commenter suggests 230 Fifth is not bad for tourists because of its great view."
Neutral"230 Fifth is considered the least favorite rooftop bar due to bad drinks and a crowd of young people making TikToks. The commenter advises skipping it."
Negative"A commenter strongly advises against visiting 230 Fifth, calling it a tourist trap with terrible drinks that doesn't fit the vibe of the other places on the list."
Negative"Suggested as a rooftop bar option, but the commenter advised against going on a weekend."
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