Canopy Bar at Panther RoomД¬ome for the music, stay for the music. Pros:В Wonderful drinks that are worth the price, amazing view, classy design.Д¬ons:В Overcrowded on the weekends. Even if it starts sprinkling or gets too hot, because thereвЂ™s an indoor area, too.Д¬rowd:В Cool Williamsburg people with money. I would say make this a stop during the day if youвЂ™re doing Williamsburg, or head here on a weekday evening. The crowd on a weekday consists of the subtly well-heeled, important people of Williamsburg, though on the weekends it starts getting a littleВ Bridge and Tunnel-y. You canвЂ™t get a better view of the sunset anywhere in Brooklyn than from this upon-high rooftop. ThereвЂ™s a reason why the line to get in here is so long. Pros:В Good music, great drinks, incredible view, crepe shack, manageable crowd.Д¬ons:В Pricey drinks. If you get a bit nibbly, grab a crepe from the crepe shack.Д¬rowd:В Electronic music cool kids,В French people. On weekends a DJ casually spins disco-house tunes while you sink your toes into the astroturf.

While the drinks at night in the club are typical club BS, during the day on the roof, you can score interesting takes on margaritas and other warm-weather drinks served in reusable cups. It has one of the best views in the city. Pros:В Good drinks, never crowded or pretentious. YouвЂ™ll come away honestly relaxed, instead of shell shocked and angry like you would at a typical Manhattan rooftop bar. While you sip on a solidly-crafted cocktail, listen in on typical hipsters conversations about indie music and that latest photography project. ThereвЂ™s no surly bouncer at the door, and youвЂ™ll always be able to find a seat among the softly twinkling lights.

What it lacks in sparkle it makes up for in a humble, relaxed atmosphere. So itвЂ™s a five minute walk from the Lorimer L stop. What a hidden little gem this is! So the view isnвЂ™t great. Lorimer St next to the BQE | Williamsburg As my friend put it after I rapid-fired off some options for her last weekend via text, вЂњI knew you would be the one to ask.вЂќ Night of Joy Some have drinks whose ingredients consist of syrup and well liquor. Some are always overcrowded with the Bridge and Tunnel crowd. But choosing the right rooftop bar in New York City is an art! Some are always overcrowded. And the only good thing you can think of to do with them is take them to a rooftop bar, of course. The weather is officially Hot and Sticky.

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