Rooftop Bar · Flatiron District
230 Fifth
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230 Fifth is a legendary NYC rooftop bar spanning the entire rooftop of a 20-story building at the corner of 26th Street and Fifth Avenue. Known as the city's largest indoor/outdoor rooftop bar, it offers unobstructed views of the Empire State Building, Midtown skyline, and surrounding Flatiron District. The space features a massive outdoor terrace with igloo-style seating in winter, a retractable roof, and a full food menu from breakfast through late night. A go-to for groups, birthdays, and tourists seeking the classic NYC rooftop experience.
Go here if
- You want birthday parties.
- NYC's largest indoor/outdoor rooftop bar with unobstructed Empire State Building views.
- You need some weather backup instead of a fully exposed deck.
Skip if
- You want a budget-first night.
Booking reality
Reservations recommended for groups of 10+. Walk-ins welcome — reservations not required. Bottle service available. Book via SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/landing/fifthrooftop. For parties 15+ email events@230-fifth.com.
Source confidence
official
Official source plus community signal.
Hours confidence
source-backed
Sunday 11:30a-2a, Mon-Thu 2p-1a, Friday 2p-3a, Saturday 11:30a-4a. Brunch Sat-Sun. Kitchen hours differ from bar hours.
Weather caveat
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Strong year-round due to igloo-style heated seating in winter, retractable roof, and heated outdoor terrace. The sheer size means space even on busy nights.
Score card
Why now
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, heated for colder nights, and strong evening pick.
41°F · 4 mph wind · 0% rain risk
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Sunset
9/10
How strong the views land at golden hour.
Shade
5/10
Useful when the sun starts acting rude.
Resilience
8/10
Cover, heaters, and weather tolerance.
Late night
7/10
Whether this still works after dinner.
Why it belongs
NYC's largest indoor/outdoor rooftop bar with unobstructed Empire State Building views.
Strong year-round due to igloo-style heated seating in winter, retractable roof, and heated outdoor terrace. The sheer size means space even on busy nights.
Best for
- birthday parties
- large groups
- skyline views
- tourists
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