Hotel Rooftop Bar · Chinatown
The Crown at Hotel 50 Bowery
56
now
The Crown is a sophisticated rooftop bar and lounge atop Hotel 50 Bowery in Chinatown. Rising 21 floors above the Bowery, it offers panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Lower East Side. It features a Mediterranean-inspired menu, craft cocktails, and a warm indoor-outdoor layout. The space includes a glass-enclosed lounge and a wrap-around terrace. NOTE: Previous data listed this venue at Hotel 48LEX (Midtown East). The official website (thecrownnyc.com) describes it as being on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery at 50 Bowery, Chinatown. Either the venue moved or the original data was incorrect.
Go here if
- You want after-work drinks.
- 21st-floor Chinatown rooftop at Hotel 50 Bowery with outdoor terraces, an indoor lounge and panoramic skyline views.
- You need some weather backup instead of a fully exposed deck.
Skip if
- You want a budget-first night.
Booking reality
Reservations recommended, especially for terrace seating during sunset hours. Walk-ins accepted at the bar. SevenRooms booking available for 1-12 guests on thecrownnyc.com. For groups 13-30 email the venue; for 30+ via Tripleseat. Phone: (646) 630-8068.
Source confidence
official
Official source plus community signal.
Hours confidence
source-backed
SevenRooms-backed public rooftop/bar reservation availability shows 4:00 PM-12:00 AM across sampled Sat, Sun, Mon-Thu, and Fri dates in the 2026-06-27 to 2026-07-10 valid-date window. Separate 7:00 AM-11:00 AM breakfast/request slots appear hotel-related and are excluded from RVFTO bar hours.
Weather caveat
source-backed
Official site confirms outdoor terraces plus a vibrant indoor lounge and bar; terrace experience is fair-weather, indoor lounge gives cooler/rainy backup.
Score card
Why now
Why now: Likely closed right now and good afternoon fit.
82°F · 14 mph wind · 21% rain risk
56
now
Sunset
9/10
How strong the views land at golden hour.
Shade
5/10
Useful when the sun starts acting rude.
Resilience
7/10
Cover, heaters, and weather tolerance.
Late night
6/10
Whether this still works after dinner.
Why it belongs
21st-floor Chinatown rooftop at Hotel 50 Bowery with outdoor terraces, an indoor lounge and panoramic skyline views.
Official site confirms outdoor terraces plus a vibrant indoor lounge and bar; terrace experience is fair-weather, indoor lounge gives cooler/rainy backup.
Best for
- after-work drinks
- Chinatown views
- date night
- hotel bars
- skyline views
Vibe
Ratings and reviews
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