“ We couldn't have asked for a better view of the beautifully illuminated Empire State Building. Friendly and helpful service, delicious drinks and we enjoyed the dry rub wings (amazingly flavorful). It's definitely tight quarters in there so try getting in early or making reservations. ”

“ I came here for a private party so I can't speak to what the experience is like if you are here for a standard evening at a rooftop bar. For our private event, while the space we had was not too big, the service was on point. The drinks are a hit or miss though so I recommend sticking to classic drinks or a glass of bubbly or whiskey on the rocks. ”

“ Cute bar at top of hotel. Not very high rooftop. Can see the Empire state. I got a perfect cosmo light pink made w citron vodka. My friend got redemption. Smacking presentation. Great friendly service. I felt like a tourist sitting by the window staring at the Empire State building. It was raining so the outdoor patio was closed. ”

“ Came upstairs one evening while staying at the Archer and the first thing that stood out was the breathtaking views of the Empire State Building, WOW! Love the seating outside, it's the perfect view being in midtown. We decided to order some small bites to eat, grilled octopus and truffle fries on the side and both were rockingggg! The grilled octopus especially. Next time we're at the Archer I will be ordering some more oct, it was a hit. The service was unremarkable but the food and views more than made up for it. ”

“ Love coming here. Really good spot to watch sports, or to enjoy the view. Seats fill up fast, hotel guests typically get priority. They close at 12 on the weekend. Only ate here once pretty good, average upscale hotel pricing on food. Bartenders make really cool and intricate looking drinks. Big perk is going at night. The view of the Empire State building is really nice. No smoking on the terrace! I come here pretty often honestly, atleast once a week, overall always had a good time. Clearly I come here often lol ”

“ I came with a group of friends to this rooftop bar and the view was rlly nice. You can see the Empire State Building. The drinks were amazing and the service was really fast. I think this place has the best espresso martinis. ”

“ We found reservations a day before but I believe you could be accommodated if you arrive early on a Saturday afternoon! It wasnt too packed which made the a little bigger but is definitely smaller than in the pictures, so dont expect a big space! The service was great, except because the waiters do take long time with your orders, but the recommendation and the attention was great! We were served by Aleksandra, very recommended too The food was good, I think is a great option to have drinks and maybe an appetizer but I wouldn't suggest to do a full on dinner because their menu is very small! The chocolate cake they gave me for my birthday was delicious tho, so if you want to end your evening with dessert, the truffle one is a good choice! ”

“ Our group wanted to grab some drinks before our dinner and we came across Spyglass. We weren't disappointed at all. We got to the roof and asked for a table for 6. We waited about 5 minutes, and the host brought us outside to an area we could have for our time there. We loved the spot. We were right in front of the Empire State Building! The service was great and the drinks were good. The drinks were quite expensive, but the view and service was worth it. One of the guys in our group wanted some food and ordered some wings. They were good, but nothing great. There's also another bar downstairs, where we continued the party and got some shots. Definitely a pricey spot both downstairs and upstairs, but that's pretty standard for any NYC spot with a nice view. ”