High Bar New York

346 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
Appearance
High Bar New York
links1234 linksdet1234
Comments
sa
Review №1

Such a cool bar in NYC and the view is beautiful! Such amazing service. Arielle the bar tender is the best! She’s kind and has impeccable service. It was very well kept and clean. Love the vibes on this rooftop! Will definitely be back with friends.

De
Review №2

Had an amazing time on the rooftop bar!! Cocktails were perfection and the bartender (Arielle) was so attentive, charming and fun! She went out of her way to recommend local attractions and cocktail suggestions!! She is a whole vibe!! She is genuine with her passion for sharing her NYC knowledge, which is extensive! I only meant to spend a half hour but ended up spending a few hours!! 10 out of 10!! Highly recommended 🤗

Me
Review №3

So glad I stumbled upon this bar! The view was absolutely beautiful but what topped it off was the great service. I had the pleasure of meeting Arielle and she recommended and made amazing cocktails. Truly made my night with my girls unforgettable! We will definitely be going back in the future

Ro
Review №4

Absolutely love this venue!! The service and bartender was amazing, she communicates well without having long wait for another drink. Her name is Arielle, very friendly and knows how to keep atmosphere lit. The drinks were really Good and I will def be coming back, can’t wait for summer to enjoy this gem!!

Ju
Review №5

Stopped here for a couple drinks as we waited for friends. The bartender Arielle was amazing, her service was perfect. She even made some recommendationsfrom the menu and everything was great.

Ma
Review №6

The scenery is breathtaking, though the drinks are quite expensive. The venue often hosts private events, so even if youre a guest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, you might be asked to come back later due to an ongoing party. Hotel guests should be given some preference, even though the High Bar is managed independently. During our visit, the terrace was off-limits, so we had to appreciate the views from indoors. While it seems they dont offer food, the music playlist is superb. Despite everything, I would come back just for the views.

Ji
Review №7

They have amazing staff here. The sunsets are beautiful in the evening. The night skyline is also beautiful if you cant make it there for the sunset.They have a good sound system and dance parties. My favorite one is the westie rooftop for west coast swing dancing.

St
Review №8

I had an amazing experience with Arielle as my bartender. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure my night was unforgettable. From her warm smile to her impressive ability to craft delicious cocktails, she went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. She made me feel like more than just a customer. Her professionalism and genuine care truly stood out. If you’re lucky enough to be served by Arielle, you’re in for a fantastic experience

Di
Review №9

I had a great experience , great vibes and atmosphere .Arielle gave such good service very friendly & professional , definitely come here .

Pr
Review №10

Arielle is the best! I make sure she’s there everytime I’m in the area. Thank you 💖

Ve
Review №11

The best vibe with the most amazing bartenders! Arielle is the sweetest and my favorite person to see when i go there! She definitely knows what she’s doing, always guaranteed to have the greatest time with her!

Cy
Review №12

Arielle was great she gave me the best service possible! Great girl ! Treated me with respect and kindness. Loved the bar was good vibe and views were beautiful!

Is
Review №13

I came to this bar a couple nights ago and I had such a great experience. The view of the city was breathtaking and as someone who is very picky about her cocktails, Arielle did a fantastic job and was also very friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!

D8
Review №14

Beautiful views, but expensive drinks. Private parties are often held here, so even if you stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, you will find yourself being told to try again another time as there’s a party. The hotel guests should be granted some sort of priority even though the High Bar is privately managed. When we visited they said the terrace is closed, therefore we had to enjoy the views from behind the windows. I don’t think they serve food, but they have a great selection of music. Overall, I would turn back here for the views.

An
Review №15

My bartender Arielle was the best & very personable. 2 drinks in & I felt like I’ve know her for years. Drinks were excellent, good vibes, people, & rooftop had an amazing view!

SG
Review №16

Situated on the 35th floor, its a +/-15 min walk from the square to this rooftop bar. Overall nice view, and and inside and small outside sitting area. Cocktails for 15 and imported beers for 10, so normal prices for nightlife in the big apple I guess.

Th
Review №17

Wonderful cocktails at dizzy heights. No roof with best view over NYC.Beste Roof Top Bar in NYC.

Dj
Review №18

Incredible cocktails, top-notch service, and amazing music! I had a wonderful time, and the view is absolutely stunning. I intend to return with my friends.

Ro
Review №19

The bartender, Arielle, was amazing!! Super attentive and gave me the best recs. Best Martini I’ve ever had! Thank you!!

Fa
Review №20

Came here with friends for some drinks. View is great and bartender Arielle is the best ! Makes great drinks and make you feel comfortable will be returning !

An
Review №21

Extortionate prices. Good views. Go for the view but dont buy a drink. Over $16 for a rum n coke!

Br
Review №22

Not impressed. This is located on the top of the Double Tree by Hilton and it is not Hilton brand/ franchise quality. No bar menu or prices. Cocktails are $20 for 1 shot drinks and not well mixed. A beer will cost you $13. Went outside to see the sky line. Trash was sitting around. Everything was run down and dumpy. They didnt have many customers at all. Seats outside didnt have cushions so you couldnt sit down. No heaters for outside area. There appeared to be somewhat of a DJ but no dancing area. Not worth your time and definitely not your money. There are way better places in NYC to spend time.

Me
Review №23

Loved the space. Bartenders were nice and served pretty fast, the music was great! That rooftop was really spacious and I loved the design of the space. Loved that there was a smoke section separate from the rest of the bar. Would go again!

Ma
Review №24

Service was ok and pricing was high, but the afternoon view makes it worth a visit in my opinion.

Pa
Review №25

Amazing view of whole Hudson river en down town the sunset over there its stunning nice stuff and friendly.

Er
Review №26

Cool place for a drink or two. The food options are pretty subpar; I dont waste my money on that here. Nice views of the city.

Br
Review №27

I am here in new york for the weekend and was looking for a decent rooftop bar close to my hotel. This one came up and the reviews looked good. After realizing it was actually on top of the double tree, me and another guest made it to the top where we were charged $30 cover fee but received 2 free drinks. The view was decent and music were decent but thats about it. The bartenders were very standoffish and came off rude. A few reviews previous stated this. My drink was very small but decent. However the other guest drink was undrinkable. They dont have many options besides liquor. No beer or alternatives like white claw apparently. If you have to pay the cover to get in… its not worth it.

La
Review №28

I went on a Monday, but it was still ok. Only had a few Coronas.

Fr
Review №29

Big shout out to Jay from the security team. My phone was dropped and moved around by a couple different people. Jay maintained the integrity of his security job while assisting myself in finding my phone.I gave up all hope and as i was walking out the door, jay came down the elevator with phone in hand.He an awesome employee and deserves recognition!

Sh
Review №30

Great views of the city for ultimate nightlife. There is a private area, there is a lounge area, there is a dance area... and more. 😊 Crowd is mix.. the drinks are great. Music really depends on who is the DJ that time. When we were there, music was great! Overall, if the music is not great for your taste, you could always enjoy the 360• views of the city. 😊

Ke
Review №31

I took a friend/brother for his birthday. We were referred to this place by someone at another hotel. We had a great time. The music had us moving. The food was delicious. The drinks are pricey and they could use bigger glasses, but it was good. The server was a professional young woman. I will definitely come back again

Di
Review №32

Sensual Bachata on Wednesdays, the best place for Bachata dancing, with a spectacular view

Ja
Review №33

We went late on a Saturday night when it should have been busy, but it was completely dead! My friends and I started dancing to try to spark some life in the place, but the managers wanted the place to stay boring and told us to leave. Not a good experience. There are plenty of other bars that dont charge a large cover like this one that you should choose to spend your night at!

Ki
Review №34

Great vibe with excellent 360 degree views.

Ti
Review №35

Beautiful space and breath taking views! Outdoorspace and seating for drinks,smokes, and food!

Vi
Review №36

Cool place for the nice view, its inside of a doubletree hotel.

Ri
Review №37

For the views this is wonderful. During the week the bar is relaxing, on the weekend wear comfortable shoes as seating is scarce outside. The volume of the music is not intended for conversation. Typical bar prices. Its the views, it is the views.

Al
Review №38

Dj was great and the view was nice as well. Theres also an outside area for smoking and a breath of fresh air! Only downside happened 20 minutes before closing where my bf was kicked out and Im still not sure why? We were just dancing with my other friends when these big bouncers aggressively grabbed him to throw him out. Maybe they confused him with someone else? But left me feeling frustrated and we never got an explanation.

R
Review №39

If you are planning to go rooftop bar hopping in NYC. Definitely try to stop by High Bar to get some incredible skyline views. I probably wouldnt stay for more than a couple drinks. Its a great place for rooftop photos but thats about it. I probably wouldnt have high expectations for anything else inside.

St
Review №40

Total ripoff.Worst gin&tonic ever, served in a tiny little plastic cup.Bad music way too loud, nobody danced, nobody was able to talk, only the dj had fun.Furniture from a garage sale, piled rubbish in the corners.Never again.

Eu
Review №41

Great view of prime attractions of the skyline 🏙 of NY City

St
Review №42

Great view.... BUT they played the same song over and over and we sadly witnessed a group of people young being abruptly kicked by a security guard and all of a sudden all of the security guards were kicking them out Apparently because they were asking about the sudden drinks price change in the middle of the night. It ended up being a bad experience for us

Ma
Review №43

Fun venue to use for events. The rooftop is great and has two bars: one internal and one external, on the 39th floor (R).

An
Review №44

The view is pretty nice and the music made for a good party. But the bartenders clearly didnt enjoy their job, so the drinks were sloppy and disgusting, didnt have all the ingredients to make an old fashioned and still charged $20+ for the piss-like result.

Gu
Review №45

Usual New York prices for drinks, but this view is a must see. A cool spot to hang out with people and dance on the weekends. The dance floor isnt too big, but it gets the job done.

탱코
Review №46

Very modern place. Also good to have great views of the Manhattan.

Gr
Review №47

This is a typical Hells Kitchen tourist trap. Door people are extreamly rude and feel like they are gods. They would not let me in without a $100 bribe. Second drink prices are expensive. Also they are not good with IDing, they let in a 19 year old that was taking about her fake ID when in front of me (not my place to say anything). Just avoid this place unless you like overpaying and hanging out with underage kids. If you want a roof nearby go to Cantina Rooftop.

Er
Review №48

Nice atmosphere... so so drinks.. okay food

Mi
Review №49

My guest and I kindly asked DJ JON QUICK to play 1 (one) song on the night of July 2, 2019. He said ok I was actually going to play that song next. However, 10 songs later he never played the song. It was special request because we celebrating a birthday on a Tuesday and purchased 6+ champagne bottles. The song we requested was Club Goin up on a Tuesday. We kindly asked him once again because weve been waiting. He refused and instead shouted out on the microphone... NO SPECIAL REQUEST GO HOME TO PLAY YOUR OWN MUSIC. Wow! that was super RUDE! He was only catering to his own friend requests that were directly in front of him. DJ JON QUICK does not deserve to work at the HI BAR for not respecting peoples time and money at this establishment. A DJ is required to provide an enjoyable music service for everyone not just his friends. And if he had a little too much to drink this night. He should be reprimanded for drinking while on duty. His own friends even came over to us to apologized for his behavior- that says a lot of Mr. Jon Quick. HI BAR you will continue to lose high end clientele with this DJ Jon Quick. Hes a drunk rude DJ and doesnt deserve a position in a prime location.

C
Review №50

Great view of the city. 10-20 ish dollar per drinks. Went there when it was busy and with one bar tender, wait forever for drinks.

Ch
Review №51

Great views, typical creeper ville vibe, our DJ was not good with the mixing vibe as well. Drinks were ok, beer is typical. The view is what sells this place

La
Review №52

I came here Saturday night while in NYC for Fleet Week. I was with 2 active duty Marines both IN UNIFORM (one being A COLONEL), and they were both charged $20 cover. It was the most disrespectful, unpatriotic, and straight up disgusting thing I have ever witnessed in my life. If you are a true patriot, do not give this bar your business.

Ie
Review №53

Poor customer service! Didn’t even make it up to the roof top. We went through the wrong entrance and was told our behavior was unacceptable. Then to be told it was cash only. Don’t mind taken money out the atm but at this point why would I even bother to spend my money here. When me and my husband were treated like we have no class.

Ja
Review №54

LOVE THIS PLACE!! The views are amazing and good dj. Came with a group of friends on a Saturday night and the floor was lit!! Def would come back.

Ed
Review №55

Been going there a few times the past few months. Never fails to entertain. More of a younger crowd with great djs and the drink selection is amazing. Highly recommend.

Ye
Review №56

Great bar with amazing views.....could benefit from loungers and daytime opening.

Ke
Review №57

Great views of New York, nice outdoor furniture to chill on the 37th floor. Mixed crowd that’s not too stuffy with friendly staff.

Lo
Review №58

Anny & Edward was amazing 😁 it’s litty here ! Been here twice so far in 2weeks, Me & my ppls love the views & the music was loud 🔊 Visiting NYC and loving all the vibes out here 💖

An
Review №59

Went thr for New Year eves party. Had to stand in a long Queue for hours and the place was small for the total number of people present. They shouldnt have sold that many tickets in the first place.

Je
Review №60

Beautiful views of NYC. DJ needs to upgrade his playlist. Promoter needs to work on his people skills. Otherwise a great time with my girls celebrating a bachelorette weekend.

Br
Review №61

Awesome and intimate lounge type bar. Solid vibe and has some awesome views of new york.

Ry
Review №62

Great bar with a very nice view. This bar was recommended to me from a friend that lives in Manhattan. There is an inside and outside area.

Ri
Review №63

STRONG drinks, good music. Cool after work spot for grown folks. Good for 25+ crowd. Beautiful view of city and Hudson River.

go
Review №64

Got a table without reservation and lucky to be able to sit outside in April. Nice decor and staff

Kr
Review №65

Great rooftop! The bar is not total fresh design (I assume a little older date interior), which is the vibe I dig.

Ro
Review №66

Nice rooftop view of Port Authority and Tunnel. Creative cocktails and small bites. The small bites are literally small bites though (and pricey), need to buy a few plates of you are hungry.

B
Review №67

Stunning 360 views with a Delirium Tremens

El
Review №68

This is a nice rooftop for happy hour and has a great view of the Empire State Building. The bar is located on the rooftop of the Hilton Double Tree next to Port Authority.

Al
Review №69

Beautiful views, great drinks and a relaxing atmosphere. On weekends this place gets wild and is always a fun time.

Mi
Review №70

Good view, but this where it stops.Charging a premium to get in, not Busy, and very expensive for basics.Only serves classics.

Li
Review №71

Beautiful view, delicious appetizer and great ambient. Its a must see place that doesnt cost anything only whatever you eat and drink.

Th
Review №72

Beautiful view, great DJ on fridays especially for the 25 and older crowd...good drinks....nice service...not too pricey

Ma
Review №73

Amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. Really nice vibe, music was not too loud and not too busy at the time of day we went (around 7pm). we got our food/drinks promptly. Would have been nice to have a larger selection of cocktails but the ones we had were good nonetheless

Li
Review №74

Amazing view!!! Fun staff and great specialty cocktails. Night club on sat. Is bumping!!!

We
Review №75

Super Duper FABULOUS Place InThe Big🍎NYC NY 🎙🎶🎼💘💡📽🎬

Jo
Review №76

The bouncers are a bit rediculous here, just avoid them. Crowd is real young, but overall nice spot, views are great.

Ma
Review №77

Great view in any season with indoor/outdoor, warm welcoming ambience and very nice and knowledgable bar staff

Ji
Review №78

Fire exits being blocked on the 37th floor are a real turnoff for me!

Ja
Review №79

Nice atmosphere but the DJ only catered to a certain crowd and the girl hanging on him behind the DJ booth..

Ro
Review №80

I went here for a dance party so I did not eat or drink there. The views of the city are amazing. The dance floor was a combination of smooth concrete and inlaid ceramic tile... so the floor wasnt great to dance on. However, the dance party was very fun.

So
Review №81

Theeee worst bartenders ever! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS TRASHY BAR. DRINKS ARE $16 MADE THAT TASTE LIKE GASOLINE HAD BEEN MIXED IN WITH THE CHEAP ALCOHOL. I ASKED FOR A SIMPLE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA...THEN HAD TO RETURN IT FOR A MARTINI. OMGGGGG...BOTH DRINKS WERE HORRIBLE!!! AND THIS IS MY SECOND TIME HERE!! CAME FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY. YUCKKKK....RUNNNN!!! BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE NYC SKYLINE...BUT OMGGG...SORRRRY COCKTAILS!!!!

Ky
Review №82

Great view for people staying in the hotel. Happy hour during the week doesnt hurt. Elevator issues and unorganized hand stamping affected overall experience

za
Review №83

Beautiful but the area at night is full of homeless all over

Be
Review №84

Simple wonderful and beautifulIm love!!

As
Review №85

Good views. Standard prices up near times square on drinks. Bachata Wednesday nights.

He
Review №86

Great views and place to have a drink with friends, great music and atmosphere.

Ni
Review №87

Very cool spot. Lots of space on the outdoor area. Bathrooms are a little suspect though. The stall door in the Mens room doesnt lock. Drink prices are somewhat fair, maybe a little steep, given the location.

Li
Review №88

Nice atmosphere. Wings were delicious

Jo
Review №89

Kicked my friend out for doing “the worm”...seriously. So many legit reviews got deleted as “spam”, this sketchy place ain’t worth your money or time

Ke
Review №90

Great views but thats about it, absolutely no service, queues are atrocious, no staff when 20+ people are waiting, its ruined by this complete lack of customer care.

Lo
Review №91

Very disappointed- to be fair the pictures make this place look fantastic & a must visit ... literally was one drink - then out . Wouldn’t visit again

Jo
Review №92

Great views! Comes with steep prices though :)

Ch
Review №93

Francisco and Avery the bartenders here are great! Such nice people and great drinks.

Ai
Review №94

This place is right over the hotel and has no problem keeping guests up with all the items in their room rattling from the music past 2am. Just know that if youre going here, youre ruining someone elses night. Please choose somewhere else.

Ed
Review №95

Breathtaking views combined with a relaxing atmosphere. Not so sure about plastic glasses though....

Gi
Review №96

Typical price for drinks and such but the view and vibes are good

KA
Review №97

No soap or napkins in the bathroom. How is that possible in a food or drink place?The place was not clean at all.They do not serve food.Very less variety of drinks.Overall a really bad experience and place. Only the view was good.

Ch
Review №98

First time out Hotel bar Good Times, meet two beautiful people ,from UK, mother and daughter😁

Br
Review №99

Managment needs to seriously learn how to communicate. Managment needs to learn customer service and not lie.

Ng
Review №100

Amazing views, nice people and great Bachata party!

Ay
Review №101

Beautiful atmosphere. Food was great, they were extremely shirt staff, we understood. Once fully staff Id give this place a 10.

Sa
Review №102

Great views. Will have to go outside and back of the club for the very best view. Love the atmosphere!

Ni
Review №103

Beautiful areaThank you Raymond for inviting me AEM host some fun events

Al
Review №104

Great mix of music! Comfortable atmosphere and people!!!

De
Review №105

Excellent experience

J
Review №106

Amazing views, really good DJs and bartenders

De
Review №107

Amazing views!

Ru
Review №108

The view was amazing but that was the only good thing. Sticky floor and really expensive drinks!

Vi
Review №109

Pretty crowded bar that is SLAMMED with people. Decent music selection although it’s not the most aesthetically pleasing place. $12 a drink. 3.75/5 stars as a night bar.

AN
Review №110

Beautiful passage and good service

Ka
Review №111

Bar is cute and the outdoor rooftop is nice and large (and probably great when its warm out), but the bar charges a cover fee which really doesnt seem worth it at all. $25 for men and $10 for women. There was a DJ and a small handfull of other people there on a Friday evening.

El
Review №112

Incredibly spacious, super awesome views, and friendly staff

op
Review №113

The experience was fantastic. The DJ killed it all night long. Starting from like late 80s all the way too present. The atmosphere was clean, the Bartenders and Busboys/girls were phenomenal to us. All in all I rate this a wonderful bar atop a doubletree.

Cu
Review №114

Terrible management they just close anytime they feel lazy and don’t want to work or if the place is not full enough ,they hold no constant hours , they will shut down the elevator to Hilton Guest and could care less about the hotel,this bar is subcontracted out and Hilton has no control over their one roof bar ,so that view with a drink your paid a premium for in your stay is denied , o would recommend for Saturday night only the rest is a risk for your date anniversary or vacation better go with something else or a plan B

Ra
Review №115

Not busy on the weekdays. Nice views of the Skyline from the roof.

Ol
Review №116

Amazing views!Good drinks!Good sevice!

O
Review №117

Dirty place, literally. There is a much much better bar 10 meters down the street at Aliz Hotel

Je
Review №118

Amazing atmosphere and very fair pricing!

He
Review №119

Nice views. But that’s where it ends.. Bartenders unfriendly and the dancing floor dirty. DJ was good. My total bar bill was 69 dollars when I looked at my account the next morning I had been charged 100 dollars … a scam they use hoping the customer won’t take notice.. will not go back

Vi
Review №120

Terrible service bar man is rude only cares to serve his friends/ locals if your a tourist I recommend going to take a photo and leave! Much nicer roof top bars which good staff and friendly atmosphere than here!Cocktails aren’t great not a great selection of drinks no menus or prices shown - paid the same price as the Marriott roof top barTook my Daughter on her last night as we were celebrating her 21st birthdayViews were good but that’s it we would never return here we had tried other roof top bars and believe me this is the worst by far!Save yourself the bother and try else where I recommend the Marriott or margaritaville roof top bar more superior in every way

Sh
Review №121

Shanese Williams Real Estate, was here to celebrate REALTIST week with my NAREB Westchester Chapter members.(NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS) NAREBI always make sure I am in the right places, always networking because I am a resource for my clients, I have to connect the dots for my clients. They rely on me and I want to be if service.The Harlem Chapter for NAREB put this event together for REALTIST week.The ambiance was so calm, the crowd was positive. The staff was kind, I really enjoyed myself.

Sa
Review №122

The bartender would not tell us whether or not the tip was included in the total cost of our drinks. We pointedly asked are tips included? and her response was simple um... And she simply trailed off, so we had our receipt printed and saw that the 20% tip was included. She handed us two cans, didnt pour them, didnt offer us a cup or napkin or anything. None of the managers knew what was going on and were dismissive and the space was small, disappointing, and overall lacked in any true New York atmosphere. It felt like one huge trap, massive scam, dont come here.

Re
Review №123

Watch out for the exorbitant service fee tacked onto your bill.

He
Review №124

There are hustle night was absolutely fabulous hope they do it again. DJ Bobby Morales was phenomenal

Op
Review №125

Wonderful place for date night in the summer time.

TH
Review №126

Great place to visit in NY

He
Review №127

Rick was a.good server. Small portion meals. Choco shake really good.

Me
Review №128

If I could leave negative stars I would. If you bought tickets they still will not let you up into the OUTDOOR rooftop even if the weather is cold with your coat. If you don’t pay them to hold your coat they will not let you up the elevator to the roof. They just want your money, not worth your time dealing with these clowns.

Oy
Review №129

The bartender and the staff are fun, friendly and cheerful. Their positive attitude was helpful and made the experience there nice. The appetizers were also very tasty. Overall I had a good time. Definitely will go back to hang out for other happy hours. May also consider hosting events there too!

Ad
Review №130

Pricey drinks but good view, good atmosphere, descent dj after 930.

lu
Review №131

Amazing place ! Recommended for events

JA
Review №132

Great service! Excellent bar tenders! The view from the rooftop is Amazing! G-Force

Ev
Review №133

The bouncer at the Halloween event was bossy, trying to make everyone to check their coats even though these were part of their costumes and wouldn’t let anyone get to the rooftop for 30 minutes.There were no notice regarding mandatory coat check and it was a cold night, a lot of people who paid for their tickets left.Won’t return to this dump.

D
Review №134

Great Place! This gotta be one of the best places to party in NYC they have great Dj’s they charge to people who are not staying at the hotel, drinks also very expensive but the vibe is great! The music is what makes this place amazing! Crowd is okay. Highly recommended even thou is pricey the experience will meet your expectations. Bartenders are also very nice they gave us free shots for my friend’s b day.

Kw
Review №135

Music and vibes were nice and the views 😍

S
Review №136

New rooftop bar with a great view with outdoor seatings. Got a DJ and premium liquor. Nice and cozy spot

Ri
Review №137

This place, aside from the $15 cover charge (for non-hotel residents) is such a good place for dancing. People at every level of dancing attend this spot. From beginner to advanced level, you will find someone to dance with. Doesnt matter if you came with friends or by yourself. Great spot!

Am
Review №138

I brought all of my friends and family for a birthday party and when we stepped outside one of my family members didn’t know he needed a second stamp of a different color to get back in (none of us did). Was told he had to pay a cover charge again to get back in and as I was trying to explain to the woman we ere just there and he actually paid her she continued to tell me she can’t talk to me because I’m too overwhelming! I have never been treated so badly and a future birthday that was going to be there has been cancelled for this place. I will be telling all of my family, friends and coworkers to not visit this place ever.

Za
Review №139

Elevator didn’t work all the way to the floor, had to walk up two flights of stairs to get there escorted by employees. Told to go pay a cover which was not advertised ($10 for females, $20 for males), employees rude and above all treated guests in the hotel disrespectful.

gr
Review №140

No atmosphere, expensive drinks and lifts take agesView is not bad though

Te
Review №141

I came with a few of my friends on a Sunday evening. We order food which took forever. When the food finally arrived, we were very surprised by the bite size items. Aside from the food being very minimal, the food was semi warm. The mini slider buns were extremely hard and seemed as though the food had been sitting out for some time, which I later learned it was. The only good item was the crab cakes (despite the quantity/sizing for the price). Because the waiter was attending to bottle servicing, she barely gave us attention. One person in my party, asked her for a drink and she responded saying she is only dealing with bottle service, so please go to the bar. Fast forward, as we were closing the bill, we realized the card she asked to hold at the beginning, was missing. She misplaced my card and id. But later found it. To sum this experience up, the service isn’t the greatest and nor is the food. The place is nice. But if you decide to go, eat before or after your visit.

Pe
Review №142

One of the best rooftop bars in the city! The view is beautiful! The service is amazing despite the fact that place is always crowded! The bathrooms are clean and there is a guy handing out paper towel! The entry was cheap, but the drinks are quite expensive, but thats normal for the experience that you getting!

Ch
Review №143

Came here on a Friday night for a drink or 2 with some friends. It wasnt too crowded at the time. Around 9pm or so. At about 11, 1130pm the younger crowd started to appear and that is when we left. Not a bad thing but if you are looking for a low key chill spot, late night is not the time. Go earlier for some amazing views and ambiance.

Ha
Review №144

Love this place in N.Y.

St
Review №145

Great stuff. Beautiful views. Wonderful.

Sh
Review №146

I have never been to a more boring rooftop. The vibe was dead. The attendance was scarce and the DJ just plays his tracks and doesnt adjust based on the dance floor...so good place to stand with a group of friends and grab a drink or finish a bottle at a table because the bar is tiny. View of some apartment buildings and a parking lot.

Da
Review №147

Its not a big place, but it is nice. There is a small bar inside and another one outside. The rooftop bar wraps around the building so you can see the sunset to the west. The views are pretty good.

Ka
Review №148

This place was amazing!!! Came for a rooftop event. Great music and drinks. It was clean and the staff was great! Plus tge view was immaculate ! I cant wait to come party here again ! Its so worth it!!

Jo
Review №149

At the summer is crazy I mean the light are too strong 🤣🤣🤣☀️☀️☀️

Ti
Review №150

Impressive views of the city from the rooftop bar! The dj had great music playing and I had a lot of fun dancing. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable about different wines. Overall great atmosphere!

Ro
Review №151

Great veiws of the city. Fun atmosphere

Jo
Review №152

Always a nice place to hang out. Much more fun, and formal, on the weekends with music and high energy. Much more relaxed but still nice, and always a great spot for pictures, during weekdays.

ra
Review №153

Drinks were $$$, but worth the view!!!

Pa
Review №154

Very touristy and overpriced. Ridiculous cover charge, $16 cocktails, bad service, and a strange crowd... a lot of older groups/couples that don’t want to have fun or dance. Also, High Bar has seemingly deleted several of their 1-star reviews in an effort to falsely inflate their google rating. You really just can’t trust these guys.

Ke
Review №155

Really nice bar with a great outdoor area

Ad
Review №156

The location is great and the views are nice. I personally only go for bachata night. Its a bit small for dancing and the floor has several different textures making it challenging on turns.

Ha
Review №157

Always a fun time! Great atmosphere that everyone can enjoy with the friendliest staff youll ever meet

Ki
Review №158

Yo it’s fr lit tho. Like fr fr. Worth the cover. They can have all my money. If you like vibe...go here.

Pa
Review №159

Id give 0-stars if that was possible, since I didnt actually get to eat here, but I suppose a 1-star review will have to do since I did have some interaction with staff.For my first dinner date with my, now, partner I wanted to do something special. He had mentioned that hes never dined at a rooftop locale (and neither had I) so I booked a table for 2 and headed off to surprise him.Surprise indeed! They booked the rooftop for a private event, but never emailed/texted existing reservations to inform them. Instead I arrived and was told there were no reservations. I showed mine to the hostess and she said, Were not honoring those.I asked for a manager (maybe I can get a raincheck or something) and was told that he was busy upstairs and that I can go to the hotel lounge if I want. That didnt fit my plans for this special occasion. We did find a gem of a place a little later (check my other reviews).High Bar set it truly low. Poorly handled. No smile. No attempt to apologize. No communication skills. No second chances for them.

JE
Review №160

I literally wasn’t allowed to get into the bar for no reason. The bouncers are looking to get into trouble with people that want to pay their hard earned money to have a good time. Disorganized in every way. If you want to turn up do not go there.

Ta
Review №161

Great rooftop views, drinks are good, music is good. A bit pricey but that’s what you get for the view

Br
Review №162

The sights are amazing... Staff not so much. Really bad drink. I dont think he knew how to make a cosmo or old fashioned. Drinks are expensive.. But I usually wouldnt care if it was a good drink.. It wasnt..

Ru
Review №163

Nice venue both inside and outside, but if you’re thinking about spending NYE there, don’t. Poorly organized. To begin, it’s NYE and everyone is dressed up. It was pouring outside and instead of checking everyone in inside their huge lobby, they had everyone line up outside in the pouring rain with no cover. Everyone was drenched. Also, one hour open bar which was fine, but wouldn’t even let people in, so by the time people got up there you had 20 minutes to get a drink; not to mention one bar in the entire place was open so you had to fight a mob to get anything. Rude staff & great DJ if you’re into all your favorite tunes from middle school/mostly throwbacks. Did have tasty h’orderves.

Ra
Review №164

Overpriced beer.. yes..just one beer selection. seriously

L.
Review №165

The view gets 3 stars! The skyline is beautiful and a great backdrop for pictures. The reason for shorting it two stars is because of the crowd. We had never been here before and didnt know what to expect, however, one thing we definitely did NOT expect it to be was a 21-24ish aged crowd. We spent the evening in a sea of what couldve been mistaken for teenagers making out all over the place and jumping around when good songs would come on. The DJ also didnt play much hip hop at all which was a little disappointing, but not as disappointing as the atmosphere. If youre over 30 and looking for a mature crowd, this is NOT the place. The security guard told me that the crowd is always young so there you have it.

Ri
Review №166

Amazing views and my mule was very tasty, never had a mule that well prepared. Highly recommend!

Ga
Review №167

Nice view and good service. Enjoyed their old fashioned

Sh
Review №168

The view is amazing

Ad
Review №169

Great vibe, minus the $20 cover charge for those identifying “he/him or they”, the rude/arrogant owner, and the place has rats.

Ta
Review №170

Dead bars on a Saturday night cant be charging a cover. Totally absurd and mediocre.

Ne
Review №171

ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE HERE. THE VIEW, MUSIC. STAFF ALL GREAT!!!!

Be
Review №172

One of my favourite places in New York. The view is amazing.

Sa
Review №173

Great views & style, clean location.

Fe
Review №174

The view is great. The food and drinks selection are also great. The staff is cordial and the place itself is cozy.

Jo
Review №175

Nice that they have a dance floor and outside to relax. Interesting mix of people.

Be
Review №176

Dj and music is awesome. Beers are affordable, but cocktails are pricey. Typical Manhattan Rooftop lounge.

Ca
Review №177

I came for a private event. Nice ambiance. I have wished for more bartenders since the line was long.

Ma
Review №178

Food was much better than a rooftop bar has any right to be and the drinks were beyond my expectations as well. The music was a little loud for a place with seating meant for intimate discussion and Im not sure I fully understand their reservation/seating concept but nonetheless I like this place and would recommend to a friend.

Al
Review №179

The DJ last Friday was great. Had a very fun time.

Sa
Review №180

Went here on a Wednesday night specifically for the bachata social (there is a $15 cash cover). There was a lot of people dancing and a lot of people enjoying the outdoor part of the rooftop. People of all levels were enjoying themselves and anyone could ask anyone to dance. People who were more skilled were patient with those of us who arent as good.The bartender at the outside bar was oddly slow (considering this is new York and usually in this environment they tend to be faster/more efficient). However, the 4 star review is because my friend ordered her go to drink (a mojito) and she said it was awful. The bar took credit card without a minimum, or maybe we hit the minimum with the $15 mojito and the $5 water.

Di
Review №181

Nice vibe, gorgeous view, good music, happy hour discounts and free addmission.

sh
Review №182

This bar is definitely not my favorite rooftop bar in NYC! The staff was ok and the drinks very expensive. 14 dollars for a vodka and tonic is high! Perhaps that is why they call it the high bar. Lol. I though that although the decor was nice and the views are nice. There was alot of clutter and the outside bar was not in good repair. I was disappointed! The Press Lounge is a much better option for drinks and view!

Re
Review №183

Danced all night. DJ was dope. Great community of dancers.

Ti
Review №184

Great Experience! Great Music! Great People

Er
Review №185

Great place to have a drink after work or for tourists that want to chill for a bit and enjoy a night with an amazing view of the city

An
Review №186

Great bar with great views!

Al
Review №187

Definitely one the best rooftop bars in all of Manhattan. The vibe is incredible.

Mo
Review №188

DJ wasn’t very good skipped Through the songs like he didn’t like them either. Had an ok time bottles where closer to 300$. Way better places in the city

Ch
Review №189

Loved the vibe of this roof top bar. One of my favorite places in NYC.

Ma
Review №190

Amazing place with an amazing view. Service is fast too

Vi
Review №191

The restaurant was a mess. Terrible management of the place.

mi
Review №192

I enjoyed myself

AU
Review №193

I love the vibe. Will be back soon❤️❤️

Ya
Review №194

The view from the rooftop could be a better one.

Ge
Review №195

They have an amazing Host called Patrick and he is specialist when it’s comes to mistreat woman’s. Yelling to someone else only because you are stressed it’s so disrespectful #shameonyouman

Di
Review №196

Al little small but nice views of the city and Hudson river

TH
Review №197

Had fun great experience

Ca
Review №198

Beautiful place forma viewing NY at night

Ke
Review №199

They close the elevator at 2am. But the bar is open until 4am if you are already inside.

Information
277 Photos
199 Comments
3.9 Rating
  • Address:346 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
  • Site:https://www.highbarnyc.co/
Categories
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:5–11 PM
  • Tuesday:5–11 PM
  • Wednesday:5–11 PM
  • Thursday:5–11 PM
  • Friday:5–11 PM
  • Saturday:5–11 PM
  • Sunday:5–11 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
Similar organizations