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: Strong evening pick.

41°F · 4 mph wind · 0% rain risk

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Strong evening pick

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.

A defining LES rooftop. The pool-and-skyline combo is unique in this area. Essential for NYC coverage.

Best for

hotel bars
nightlife
pool scene
skyline views

Vibe

cocktailshotelpoolsceneviews

Ratings and reviews

No reviews yet. First person gets to set the tone.

Best next move

Reserve ahead if this is your pick.

The booking flow exists, but use the hours note below before you make it the only plan.

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Before you go

Use the booking link first; rooftop tables and patio access can differ from normal dining room availability.
Hours look source-backed, but still confirm same-day changes. 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 backup is part of the appeal here, but ask whether the rooftop section is actually open when you arrive.

Why trust this listing

Official source plus community signal.

OfficialPublic Hotel — The Roof
Confirms rooftop bar and pool at Public Hotel, LES. Exact hours and pool access policy need direct confirmation.
CommunityTime Out New York — The Roof at PUBLIC
Returned 200 on 2026-06-28; independent editorial listing for The Roof at PUBLIC.
CommunityThe Rooftop Guide — The Roof at PUBLIC Hotel
Returned 200 on 2026-06-28; independent rooftop guide page supporting indoor lounge, landscaped outdoor terrace, reservation recommendation, and listed daily hours.

Address

215 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Price

$$$$

Closes

12 AM

Sunset score

9/10

Hours note

CoveredLate night

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