The best rooftop restaurants in Brooklyn

In the heart of Bushwick is Vacations BK, a lively Brooklyn rooftop dining experience. With umbrellas in the summer-themed cocktails, like the Dad’s Beach Hat and Tropicale, and the pink flamingo-painted walls, you’ll feel like you’ve left Bushwick and are now indulging in a tropical vacation. However, it’s much cheaper than a real vacation; you can get a burger, beer, and shot combo for only $16!

Relax under the twinkling lights on the spacious rooftop for happy hour with friends or rent the space for a birthday party, work event, or another small celebration.

Atop The Penny Williamsburg Hotel is ElNico, a Mexican rooftop restaurant. Hang out in the enclosed indoor dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows or the outdoor patio and enjoy stunning views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Inspired by the chef’s experience growing up in Mexico, the menu offers delicious dishes and drinks, like carnitas tacos and a cranberry hibiscus margarita.

You can book a communal table for semi-private gatherings of up to 10, private dining for up to 50, or a full buyout of around 100 guests for indoor dinners or outdoor terrace celebrations. What more could you ask for from a Brooklyn rooftop dining experience?

Harriet’s Rooftop in Dumbo is a luxurious rooftop lounge with soft lighting, leather couches, and expansive views of Manhattan If that’s not enough, there’s a pool you can dip into in the summer months – a NYC luxury. You can sip on any classic or signature cocktail, like the Sakura Martini, and dine on crispy rice, bao, a raw bar, and more.

Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, private reception, or another celebration event in the indoor lounge or poolside, Harriet’s Rooftop is an unforgettable setting for a Brooklyn rooftop dining experience of up to 350 people.

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, you will find Berry Park, a two-floor beer garden serving more than just beer. Come here to watch a soccer game with friends or enjoy delicious European beer and German-influenced bites (like bratwurst with fries). You can rent out this special space for any brunch, dinner, birthday party, or celebratory gathering for up to 300+ guests. With the open-year-round heated and covered rooftop with gorgeous views of Manhattan, this is an awesome Brooklyn rooftop dining experience.

Llama Inn is a small but mighty restaurant in Williamsburg. You will feel like you’ve teleported to Peru, with the wooden tables, tile art, elegant lighting, and lots of greenery. The menu has a modern take on Peruvian flavors, so you can devour some ceviche and know it’s authentic. The Latin-inspired cocktails, like the Bloody Juan (a Bloody Mary with a twist) and the La Santa rum-based cocktail, will leave you wanting more.

You can rent Llama Inn’s dining room (max. 80 seated and 100 standing) or the seasonal rooftop (max. 25 seated and 40 standing) for your next celebratory event.