While many New Yorkers are oft to leave the city on a summer weekend, there are plenty of fun spots in the sun without leaving the island of Manhattan. This list is good for sunny days prior to Memorial Day or after Labor Day as well, for those Hamptonites who leave the city all summer.
Here are our top picks:
1.) Le Bain
848 Washington
standardhotels.com/high-line/food-drink/le-bain
Featuring one of the best rooftop views of the city, a great looking crowd, astroturf with lawn chairs, and a crepe stand. What more could one want on a sunny day? After a few drinks you may find yourself in the hot tub, which is also at Le Bain.
2.) Frying Pan
Pier 66 at West 26th Street, in Hudson River Park
fryingpan.com
This venue is centered around a former Navy boat converted to a bar and docked on the harbor. “Fratty” atmosphere and beer buckets
3.) PH-D
355 West 16th Street
phdlounge.com
Sunny afternoons at PH-D start to look more like a Vegas day club, with DJs in the afternoon and table service to match
4.) Boat Basin
West 79th Street on the Hudson River
boatbasincafe.com
For a calmer vibe on the river, this is a nice spot to sit in the sun with friends
5.) Jimmy at the James
15 Thompson Street
jimmysoho.com
DJ hosted party at 3pm on summer Saturdays and Sundays
6.) Gansevoort Park – The Drift (fka The Sundeck)
430 Park Avenue South
gansevoorthotelgroup.com/hotels/gansevoort-park-avenue-nyc/
Lower key than years past due to noise complaints, but great vibe overall
7.) Rooftop of Pod 39 / Salvation Taco
145 East 39th Street
Casual rooftop spot in Midtown. Also a great happy hour spot on weekdays
