
Social Drink & Food
American · New York · $$

New York, NY · $$$$
Pen Top is a warmly glowing bar reminiscent of an artist’s loft, featuring an interior bar and an outdoor terrace - a rare open-air refuge in the heart of the city. Lush plantings, contemporary furnishings, and relaxed lounge seating create an inviting atmosphere, with heat lamps ensuring comfort on cooler nights. A longtime crown jewel for unforgettable evenings, Pen Top offers a refined menu of classic cocktails and light bites, all enjoyed against sweeping skyline views.
“Really lovely rooftop bar. Incredibly good and surprising different cocktails!! Nice view over 5th avenue and and the end central park. You can sit outside and inside. Not cheap by the way!”
“Such a gorgeous venue for an elevated yet intimate NYE black tie event. Open bar with any cocktail your heart desires plus all you can eat caviar station, truffle pasta station, and sushi station spread across the insulated rooftop where we felt warm and comfortable. The Cafe Wha band was a treat to ring in the new year with. But most importantly the staff are warm, professional, attentive and treat you like family. Highly recommend for your next NYE or simply your next rooftop bar experience with gorgeous views of Fifth Ave and the city”
“We went there at Tuesday night and it was amazing! One of my favourite rooftops now. First of all, cocktails menu is huge! You can find any cocktail you want. We also tried Tiramisu - it’s awesome! Very sweet without any strong taste of alcohol. Also I would like to mention staff: everyone is very friendly! You can feel how hospitable everyone is. Server Salvatore shared some interesting conversations with us, told us about the study of Tiramisu cocktail and in overall, made our evening more special. Thank you so much, Salvatore! The view is astonishing, people and atmosphere in this place is incredible! I really recommend this place if you want to have a very memorable experience with your loved ones!”
“The Rooftop is truly one of the best places to hang out. The staff is exceptional, the vibes are amazing, and the atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. It’s the kind of place where you can meet many successful and inspiring people. The cocktails are fantastic, and it’s also the perfect spot to enjoy a cigar at the end of the night. I have to say, the manager of the Rooftop Pierre Baysset is one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met!!”
“2024 update: glad to see it reopened after renovation. However I am not a fan of the roofing solution, can't feel the space like before. The avg cocktail price is $29 now, they also charge $23 for a trio of salty nuts, olives and cheese (which is free with drinks in many high end places). Two quite sweet non-alcohol cocktails options ($23). We walked in around 6pm on Friday night and got lucky to be seated outside right away, people who came later had to spend 20-30 min at the bar inside. The service is still good. There are heaters on the perimeter which did a good job. However, be ready that many people smoke cigars and the air circulation is not that great. 2021: The service is amazing, the drinks are expensive (22$ +), the views are nice and non-conventional. The best part is an outside terrace but you can spend 30-40 min at the bar waiting for the table to free up. Crowd is sophisticated and 35+. What else can you wish for?”
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