Hotel Rooftop Bar · Lower East Side
The Roof at Public Hotel
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The Roof at Public Hotel is a stunning rooftop space atop Ian Schrager's Public Hotel in the Lower East Side. Featuring a dramatic oval pool, panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, and a buzzy indoor-outdoor layout, it draws a fashion-forward crowd. The space transitions from daytime pool lounge to evening cocktail destination, with DJs on weekends. The rooftop is a defining part of the hotel's social scene.
Go here if
- You want hotel bars.
- The LES's most iconic hotel rooftop with a signature oval pool and skyline backdrop.
- You need some weather backup instead of a fully exposed deck.
Skip if
- You want a budget-first night.
Booking reality
Hotel guests may have priority. Bottle service and cabana reservations available for prime slots. Walk-up access varies. SevenRooms-powered (via publichotel.com).
Source confidence
official
Official source plus community signal.
Hours confidence
source-backed
The Rooftop Guide lists The Roof at PUBLIC hours as Mon-Wed 5pm-2am, Thu-Sat 5pm-4am, Sun 5pm-2am. Official Public Hotel page returned 200 but only an OK body from WSL, so treat hours as source-backed by reputable directory rather than direct official confirmation.
Weather caveat
source-backed
Indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows plus landscaped outdoor terrace makes The Roof usable beyond perfect-weather nights. Outdoor terrace is the draw in fair weather; indoor lounge is the practical fallback for wind, rain, and colder evenings.
Score card
Why now
Why now: Likely closed right now.
73°F · 13 mph wind · 0% rain risk
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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
7/10
Whether this still works after dinner.
Why it belongs
The LES's most iconic hotel rooftop with a signature oval pool and skyline backdrop.
Indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows plus landscaped outdoor terrace makes The Roof usable beyond perfect-weather nights. Outdoor terrace is the draw in fair weather; indoor lounge is the practical fallback for wind, rain, and colder evenings.
Best for
- hotel bars
- nightlife
- pool scene
- skyline views
Vibe
Ratings and reviews
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