Smack in the middle of Times Square—two blocks from Madison Square Garden and perfectly perched with panoramic skyline views—Vue 180 is a rooftop bar that brings elevated energy to the heart of NYC. True to its name, the turf-furnished terrace offers sweeping, 180-degree views: Hudson Yards and the Hudson River to the west, the Empire State Building to the east, Midtown skyscrapers to the north, and downtown’s shimmering skyline to the south.
You can soak it in year-round thanks to a climate-controlled indoor lounge that connects seamlessly to the outdoor space, complete with high-end seating, flat-screen TVs and winter-ready perks like space heaters and cozy igloos.
Free entry for guests 21+ keeps the vibe accessible, while live music on select nights and ticketed open-bar events add a little extra buzz. The food and drink menu comes courtesy of a Manhattan-based chef, which means elevated cocktails and light bites that actually hold their own against the view.
Planning a big night? The rooftop can be reserved for private events, from polished corporate mixers to just-because-it’s-NYC celebrations. Expect customizable spaces, cocktail and beer towers, top-tier AV setups and all the skyline you can handle.
And if you’re not ready to call it a night, don’t. The DoubleTree Times Square South sits just downstairs, making it wildly easy to transition from rooftop party to hotel suite to bottomless mimosa brunch in one elevator ride.