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Salon de Ning
ThisswankyAsian-themedbarfeaturesbreathtakingviewsoftheManhattanskyline
fromits23rd-floorperch.Theoutdoorterraceisanunbeatablespotonabalmysum-
mer night. Devotees say it is well worth the steep tab for such cocktails as the signa-
ture Ning Sling.
• Peninsula Hotel, 700 5th Ave at 55th St
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212 956 2888
Plunge
Enjoy superb views of the New York skyline and the Hudson River from this rooftop
bar at the trendy Gansevoort Hotel, in the Meatpacking District. Although a little on
the expensive side, this is a great spot to hang out in the summer months.
• Gansevoort Hotel, 18 9th Ave at 13th St
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212 206 6700
Boathouse Bar
Watchthesunsetandthelightscomeonacrosstheskylineatthisoutdoorbarbeside
the lake in Central Park, a location worthy of a movie set. The setting is particularly
romantic on warm nights when rowboats and gondolas glide by.
• Central Park near East 72nd St
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212 517 2233
Hudson Bar
With a backlit glass floor, elaborate, hand-painted ceiling, and unusual Louis XV
meets Star Wars decor, the bar at the Hudson Hotel draws a stylish crowd. Punters
love the vibe here despite the high price of drinks, and those looking for a quieter
spot can always head for the hotel's book-lined Library Bar with its fireplace and
comfortable sofas.
• Hudson Hotel, 356 West 58th St
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212 247 0769
