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This luxe rooftop bar atop the Archer Hotel has Empire State Building views & craft cocktails.
What to order: Hudson Green cocktail · Soldiers Sidecar cocktail · Cocktails (general praise)From Google Maps reviews.
Wow!! Such a lovely rooftop spot. We came here after dinner and were definitely not disappointed. You can see the Empire State Building so clearly, and the overall ambiance is stunning. The cocktails were great, and just a heads up, the “shots” are definitely on the larger side. The atmosphere alone makes this place worth visiting, and I’d highly recommend it for a night out in the city. My only complaint is that I wish the music was a little better, but other than that, it was a great experie
Spyglass review Nice spot but expensive. Roughly $32+ per drink with tax and tip. The space is narrow, it's essentially a ledge on the side of the 20th floor of a hotel. Great view of the empire state building and even of one Vanderbilt and Chrysler. Highly highly recommend a reservation ahead of time. "Terrace west" and central Terrace are good spots to choose. Central Terrace tables have a better view but the space is narrow and you'll have to share with others. I prefer Terrace west table
don’t bother with the food here… way overpriced and not worth it. the ritz calamari had 0 flavor (and was hardly reminiscent of any ritz flavor which seemed to be the bit sell), the fries lacked any type of crispiness. the pizza might pass as decent but certainly not worth the $. drinks and views on the other hand? outstanding! the hudson green and soldiers sidecar cocktails were delicious.
From the Jul 2, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.