Top of the Strand

Courtesy of the set designer responsible for Sex and the City, this rooftop bar features a retractable glass roof, making it an option year-round. Snag a seat on the plush, pillow-topped benches for a front-row seat to the glittering Empire State Building and expansive sunsets. Surrounded by palms, shrubs, and other greenery, the sky-high patio feels like a real escape from the city — especially with strawberry-basil daiquiris in hand.