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Best of Brooklyn: Rooftop Bars

Whether you're craving skyline selfies, spicy margaritas or DJ-fueled sundowners, Brooklyn’s rooftops serve it all, with views.
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Harriet's Rooftop, at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

Ready to bar-hop above the borough? Here's a list of sky-high gems to grab a drink.

 1. Westlight | Williamsburg

📍 111 N. 12th St.

Why go: It's 22 floors up. 360° views of NYC. Need we say more?
Vibe: Sophisticated but not snobby. Craft cocktails, small plates and an epic sunset. Located on the top of the William Vale hotel.
 

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Photo: Supplied/ Westlightnyc via Instagram

2. LilliStar | Williamsburg

📍 353 Bedford Ave.

Why go: Think tropi-cool cocktails and bridge views.
Vibe: Indoor-outdoor glam with serious DJ energy on weekends. Located on the top of Moxy Williamsburg hotel.

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Photo: Supplied/ lillistarbk via Instagram

3. Bar Blondeau | Williamsburg

📍 80 Wythe Ave.

Why go: Sexy Parisian energy meets Brooklyn edge. Seafood-focused bites and sultry jazz.
Vibe: Natural wine lovers, assemble. Ideal for date night or quiet sunset moments.

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Photo: Supplied/ barblondeau via Instagram

4. LoHi | Bushwick

📍 314 Scholes St.

Why go: Negronis and pizza from a shack. Need we continue?
Vibe: Warehouse-chic meets “someone definitely brought a film camera.”

Happy Hour cocktail specials can be found Wednesday – Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.


 

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Photo: Supplied/ LoHi Bar via Instagram

5. Harriet’s Rooftop | Brooklyn Heights

📍 60 Furman St.

Why go: Best view of Manhattan hands down. Brooklyn Bridge on one side, cocktails on the other. Located inside 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
Vibe: Luxe lounge meets summer party—especially during the Sol Together rooftop DJ series.


 

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Photo: Supplied/ harrietsbk via Instagram

6. Kimoto Rooftop Garden Lounge | Downtown Brooklyn

📍 228 Duffield St.

Why go: Asian-fusion food meets garden rooftop. Heated in winter, breezy in summer.
Vibe: Edamame + sake + skyline = a whole mood.
Ask the bartender for the “hidden menu” cocktail. (Yes, it’s real.)


 

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Photo: Supplied/ kimotorooftop via Instagram

 


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