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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, New York, NY

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3.8
3.8
3617 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–00:00 Thu 17:00–02:00 Fri 17:00–04:00 Sat 15:30–04:00 Sun 15:30–00:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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 3,617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere with stunning city views, making it a prime spot for photos. While some reviews highlight "great food and drinks," others note a "fun vibe" and "friendly staff." However, service and seating arrangements may vary, so early reservations are recommended.

3,617 Reviews

  1. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went here for my birthday. Called the night before and asked about the indoor and outdoor of the rooftop, they said both were open and seating would depend on availability, they also said there is a DJ. We got there, they sat us in a dark corner behind the bar, the dj was on the other side of the whole rooftop and the music was very distant. We were 5 people and got squished in a corner table meant for 3-4 people. When we expressed that we werent happy with our seats due to the comfort, ambiance, and the fact that we were so far from everyone else to the hostess, she said theres nothing she can do except bring us an extra little LED candle for the table. We pointed to seats that were empty that we would be much happier with and she said they were all reserved (I had a reservation as well and was told you cannot reserve where exactly you would like to sit) The hostess was not helpful or friendly, the server was not attentive and we were overall very unhappy. We ordered 1 drink and booked skylark rooftop 5 mins away while we were there and just left. Looks nothing like pictures, extremely underwhelming, save your time go somewhere else.

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  2. rhina

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I both got sick after eating there last night.

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  3. Kami

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I have been here many times and always had an amazing time except for last night. No seasonal decorations no seasonal cocktails and the side with the carousels closed.

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  4. Ann

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The music was way too loud for Sunday brunch. The playlist and the volume were not a Sunday brunch vibe

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. Good food and friendly staff.

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  6. Hannah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    even though it was pouring rain, this was great for after work team drinks and light bites!

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  7. Melissa

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for my birthday brunch party! Great views too!

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  8. Tony

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Drinks are too sweet. We ordered two speciality cocktails, and they were unbearable sweet. Then we asked for gin and tonic which seemed to be made with a flavored seltzer, also too sweet. Music was not good, very 2010s, but not well blended. Music was very loud for a place without a dance floor.

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  9. Marina

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They never offer the happy hour option, just when I asked. The waitress warns us that if we wanted to keep the table we must orden food, we couldn't stay just ordering drinks, it was only 17.30h and some tables where still empty...

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  10. Delaney

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was advertised that there was happy hour but then when we got there they said it was only at the bar and we were discouraged by the server to move to the bar. We were expecting great views on the city and Empire State Building but because the rooftop was covered, there was no way to see any type of views. Also, all drinks came in plastic cups. If I’m ordering a $16 glass of Prosecco, you’d think it would come in a glass at least.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is rated 3.8 stars by 3617 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 100 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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–00:00 Thu 17:00–02:00 Fri 17:00–04:00 Sat 15:30–04:00 Sun 15:30–00:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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