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Highbar

251 W. 48th St., New York, NY 10036
nr. Eighth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-956-1300 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
3.6 out of 10
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5 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Lounge, Outdoor Area, Rooftop, View

Photo by Melissa Hom

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The rooftop lounge Highbar is the latest from Greg Brier of Aspen, D’Or, and Amalia. The menu featurs backyard-grill food such as hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as crudités—and the emphasis is on drinks such as the Wicket, a concoction with gin and cucumber purée. A floor below the rooftop is a loftlike room with floor-to-ceiling windows and banquettes and another full bar. One thing: There’s no pool. But who’s to say you can’t BYO inflatable one? — Daniel Maurer

3.6

"Not Recommended"
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High Bar Low Down

Glennladen from 10056 | Posted on 8/2/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)

From the moment the doorman asks if you're on the guest list you know it's up itself. He let us in anyway... Once you meander through a series of dank stench ridden pasageways to reach the elevator you already know it can't be that special. Surly bar staff are definately not up to the usual NYC standard. Atmosphere comfortable and interesting seating but best enjoyed with a group of mates or for a private party. Not very intimate if you're going as a couple or as a romantic date.

You're not that cool

ghenjei from 10022 | Posted on 6/24/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)

Let's be honest, this place tries way too hard to be exclusive and fails miserably. You'd think I was doing THEM a favor by spending money at their place. The crowd was lame and ultra-douchetastic (matched the staff). The cocktails were the one bright part, overpriced but very good.

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