Rooftops - The Hottest Place to Hold NYC Events

Let's get one thing straight, rooftop bars andbar. A great way to get people talking about your
restaurants are cool, especially in New York whereup-and-coming event is to pick a great venue and no
we have amazing views and there's no better placeplace is hotter at the moment than rooftop bars.
to hold NYC events than on a rooftop. For yearsRooftop bars are the perfect place to hold your next
celebrities have been holding rooftop events but nowNYC event, spectacular views combined with great
we all can enjoy the fun and mystique of a rooftopfood and drink along with your best friends, will make
party thanks to the explosion in rooftop bars. Goingany rooftop function a memorable occasion.
back 5 years it was very hard to find a rooftop bar inThere are few things to consider when planning a
New York but those days are well and truly behind us.rooftop party for your next NYC event. First thing is
From fashion shows, to birthday parties the rooftopthe weather, asking people to attend a rooftop event
has become a popular choice for holding NYC events.during the middle of a NYC January is crazy, even
Don't get me wrong, people have been having rooftopthough most venues have outdoor heaters and
parties in NYC for years but, the lucky few peopleundercover roofing, you'll be hard pushed to find a
who have had access to their rooftops are starting tovenue that will cater a party at that time of year.
dwindle, as landlords get tough on security and safetyThanks to heaters the rooftop party season normally
concerns of having people on rooftops.runs from April through to October. Rain can play
When it comes to spectacular views NYC has it,havoc with rooftop parties especially summer time in
whether you're in Brooklyn looking across toNYC, which is prone to evening thunderstorms.
Manhattan or you're Downtown looking Uptown, youChoose a venue that is both undercover and has a
can be anywhere in New York and have amazingbalcony, so no matter the weather you'll be able to
views. What makes a great rooftop event? Is it theenjoy your next rooftop event come hail or shine.
people, is it the food and drink served or is it theNYC events attract people from all over the world
venue? In most cases it's a combination of all of theand there's no better place to show case this city than
above. It's important to choose a venue that matcheshaving your next event on a rooftop. Throughout the
your event, for example if you're holding ancity there are plenty of rooftop venues to choose
engagement party you are not going to choose a divefrom, check your local guides for more information.