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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, New York, NY

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3.7
3.7
3638 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
Experience New York City’s largest all-season indoor and outdoor rooftop bar featuring multiple bars, live DJs, bar bites, cocktails, rotating seasonal pop-ups, and epic views of the Empire State Building skyline. Located on the 18th floor, this rooftop bar offers unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and is situated in the heart of Midtown, just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the Theater District, and Times Square.

We are a 21+ venue, except during our brunch hours on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3 pm, which is open to all ages. Physical ID is required; copies are not accepted. All reservations have a 15-minute grace period.
Reservations are optional. Walk-ins and large groups are strongly encouraged.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–4:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–4:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 268-0188
  • Website
    https://taogroup.com/venues/magic-hour-rooftop-bar-lounge/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With 10,000 square feet of multi-purpose space, the all-season rooftop is a perfect place for special events. Event planning, catering by Tao Group Hospitality and advanced audiovisual services are available upon request. Email us at MoxyTSNYEvents@taogroup.com or call us at 212.268.1488 for immediate answers.
  • Location
    485 Fashion Ave, New York, NY 10018
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    7th Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets
  • Parking details
    24-Hour parking lot150 West 38th StreetNew York, NY 10018Between 7th Avenue & Broadway212-398-0547
  • Public transit
    A,B,C,D,E,F,1,2,3
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • But First, Champagne

    US$98.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrating something special or just want to pop some champagne? Enjoy a bottle of our Veuve Clicquot Brut for $98. Best for groups of 2-4.
    But First, Champagne photo

  • Rosé All Day Package

    US$65.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    It's always a rosé kind of day at Magic Hour! Make your experience extra special and add on our 1.5L bottle of La Vieille Ferme Rosé for only $65. Best for groups of 4-6.
    Rosé All Day Package photo

  • The Ultimate Game Day Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Calling all football fans! Head to our all-season rooftop to watch your favorite teams and enjoy 8 large TVs, live DJs, drink specials, a special Luchini Pop-Up, and more. Please note, there are no guarantees of specific games. If you have any game request, please make note of that in your reservation details.
    The Ultimate Game Day Experience photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 17:00 - 18:30,Tue - 17:00 - 22:30,Wed - Fri - 17:00 - 18:30
    Head to Magic Hour and join us for the best Happy Hour in Midtown! Enjoy $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine, and $10 Mixed Drinks every Monday - Friday from 3PM - 6:30 PM. Happy Hour is available at East and West Bar only.

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 15:00,Sat - 11:30 - 15:00
    Enjoy a lively, all-season rooftop brunch featuring our iconic Super Stack Pancakes with cotton candy, brunch cocktails, epic Empire State Building views, and more. For a limited time only, enjoy the biggest cookie croissant in all of Manhattan – The Big AF Crookie. Available during brunch hours only.

    Weekend Brunch photo

Menu

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What 3,638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere with "awesome vibes" and "great views" of the Empire State Building. Guests enjoy delicious drinks and a lively music scene. While some find service inconsistent, others appreciate the "friendly staff" and "Instagram-worthy decor." Ideal for capturing memorable moments and enjoying a rooftop experience.

3,638 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager, Julien, went above and beyond to make us feel extra special.

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  2. Megan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place with amazing staff! I would definitely recommend this place!

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  3. Semaj

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Long story short my bestfriend and I came for the happy hour and were not told our drinks we ordered were not happy hour until AFTER we got bill. I felt I made it at least a little clear we were there for happy hour, especially when we ordered fries and the lady asked if they were happy fries and we said yes. When I asked about it that was the only time the bartender made it clear what was a happy hour drink and what wasn’t. When a white couple sat next to us and said they were there for the happy hour and then ordered a drink she then said that drink was not included in the happy hour and they said ok. The point is she didn’t inform us from the beginning like she did for the couple. The bar counter was not wiped, the cocktail book had water rings from previous drinks, and the clip board with the bill on it was sticky. Will not be coming again.

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  4. Melanie

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Rated the food 5 stars because we didn’t order anything. I feel like this place is a catfish. It looks nice online but then it’s pretty basic in person. They have all these rude men working and trying to guide you when it’s literally dead af.

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  5. Jesse

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The host wasn’t present at the entrance. We pre orderd a bottel of champaign, this came with plastic champaign classes. They totally forgot us after we were seated. And it was cold. The view was nice!

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  6. Amanda

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers to NYC.. we had brunch due to having a minor in our party.. the location was easy, getting into the actual eating area was adventurous and fun. Service was great, food was great. Be aware the seating is unconventional, low with no seatback and the prices are 💲💲. Would recommend.

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  7. Natalia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un lugar muy bonito muy tranquilo muy buena atención

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  8. Jason

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The seating is weird. You have to eat from these little tables that are designed for a club not food.

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  9. Lois

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Was not at all like posted online. I could not understand Rooftop, could not see anything. We were seated in a corner with not enough chairs for our party. Waiter took no drinks orders, sat down a stack of glasses with lipstick prints on them and a pitcher of water then came back and took one of the glasses ignoring us completely. Music soooooo loud finally got up and left.

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  10. Danielle

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The main area was inaccessible due to a holiday party and that was the whole reason we came.
    Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & LoungeResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Danielle, We completely understand how frustrating it can be to miss out on part of the venue due to a private event, especially during the holiday season. We’d love to welcome you back during one of our Saturday or Sunday brunches, and we hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with the experience you were hoping for.

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FAQs

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is rated 3.7 stars by 3638 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

485 Fashion Ave, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–4:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–4:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    24-Hour parking lot150 West 38th StreetNew York, NY 10018Between 7th Avenue & Broadway212-398-0547
  • Public transit
    A,B,C,D,E,F,1,2,3
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://taogroup.com/venues/magic-hour-rooftop-bar-lounge/
  • Phone number
    (212) 268-0188
  • Private party facilities
    With 10,000 square feet of multi-purpose space, the all-season rooftop is a perfect place for special events. Event planning, catering by Tao Group Hospitality and advanced audiovisual services are available upon request. Email us at MoxyTSNYEvents@taogroup.com or call us at 212.268.1488 for immediate answers.

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