High Bar Rooftop Opens In Midtown, Offers Views Of NYC Skyline and Innovative Cocktails

NEW YORK CITY — A new rooftop bar boasting panoramic views of Manhattan and complete with al fresco seating areas, handcrafted cocktails and food menu has opened in Midtown.

High Bar Rooftop, located on the 37th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Times Square, finally opened to the public this month, officials told Patch.

The new rooftop, spanning 4,000 square feet, features 17-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and 270 degree views of the Manhattan skyline.

Director of Operations and acclaimed mixologist David Choi created the handcrafted cocktail menu. Some highlights include:

• The Avión De Papel with Illegal mezcal
• Mijenta Reposado - tequila, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, fresh lemon juice, and agave
• Sakura Sour with Japanese whisky, lemon juice, cherry blossom syrup, and egg whites
• Garden of Olympus with rhum agricole, lime juice, demerara syrup, basil, and mixed berries; zero-proof Yuz A Lyre with yuzu juice, elderflower, honey syrups and Lyre’s dry London spirit.

"High Bar is a celebration of New York from above—accessible, stylish, and built for memorable moments. Our signature cocktail program is globally inspired—blending Asian flavors from my heritage with European inspiration," Choi told Patch. "These cocktails are crafted to spark conversation and reflect the international energy of Times Square, filling the gap between generic offerings and truly memorable rooftop experiences."

Grand Street Pizza co-owner Chef Pietro Aletto is behind the seasonal small plate menu, which channels the spirit of Mediterranean aperitivo culture with a Gotham twist, officials told Patch.

HB is located at 346 West 40th Street in Manhattan and is open to the public Sunday-Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information on HB Rooftop you can visit their website here.