The pool at the Jimmy.   (Photo: Courtesy of The Jimmy)

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A6 at Six Columbus
6 Columbus, 6 Columbus Cir., nr., Eighth Ave.; 212-204-3000
This retro-style, hotel guest- and members-only rooftop lounge boasts fourteenth-floor views and enclosed waterfalls. In the case of a real waterfall, a retractable roof hangs overhead so you can booze with views, rain or shine.
The View: Columbus Circle and Central Park
The Menu: A bar menu of summer cocktails from Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
The Hours: T–S (6 p.m.–2 a.m.), Su–M (closed)

Jimmy
The James, 15 Thompson St., at Grand St.; 212-465-2000
Sip your cocktails poolside at the the outdoor component of Jimmy, at the pinnacle of Soho’s new James hotel. If you happen to head indoors, even the women’s bathroom offers a view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
The View: 360 degrees of rolling downtown topography, with sight lines stretching from the Empire State Building to the Hudson to the gradually multiplying floors of the future 1 World Trade Center.
The Menu: Food is not yet served but is planned for the future.
The Hours: Su–W (4 p.m.–1am), Th–S (4 p.m.–2 a.m.)

Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St., nr. Delancey St.; 212-254-9100
A black-and-white-tiled Francophile park in the sky, Hotel Chantelle's rooftop restaurant furthers the theme of the bar below. Benches line the room and the roof is retractable (with a cigarette area if you really want to pretend you're French), a rarity on the Lower East Side.
The View: The Williamsburg Bridge and buildings of lower Manhattan, including newcomer the Blue building
The Menu: A new chef is still in the works, but they'll be serving French colonial fare for dinner and brunch.
The Hours: Still only open for private events, but that will change in upcoming weeks.

Gansevoort Park Rooftop
420 Park Ave. S., at 29th St.; 212-317-2900
Provocateur owners Mike Satsky and Brian Gefter bring us a tri-level indoor/outdoor rooftop with dramatic views of the city's sky scape, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows twenty stories above the ground.
The View: 360 views and a bonus mosaic of a forties pin-up temptress at the bottom of the pool (which is guest-only by day).
The Menu: Expensive drinks with the tip included in the bill
The Hours: Daily (5 p.m.–1 a.m.)

The Watering Tower
Hotel Williamsburg, 162 N. 12th St., nr. Bedford Ave., Williamsburg; 718-218-7500
Meatpacking meets Brooklyn at the forthcoming hotel's rooftop lounge in a self-billed "urban resort hotel" serving Magnums of brew, Brooklyn-style.
The View: McCarren Park, the East River, and the midtown Manhattan skyline.
The Menu: Light snacks and craft cocktails by Alchemy consulting
The Hours: Opening mid-June

La Birreria
Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave., at 23rd St.; 212-229-2560
Like its multipurpose marketplace below, Mario Batali's Italian craft beer garden on the roof of Eataly is not just a bar, but a full, seated, 160-capacity restaurant with a rustic Italian menu and a brewery, complete with a copper-clad brewing system. Plus, thanks to a retractable roof, it'll be brewing and boozing year-round.
The View: The twinkling lights of midtown
The Menu: Look for house-brewed chestnut, peppercorn-wheat, and thyme-infused beers. Hearty victuals include blood sausage (one of four housemade sausages) and delicious fried shiitakes from the all-mushroom vegetarian section of the menu.
The Hours: M–F (11:30 a.m.–1 a.m.), S–Su (11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.)

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XVI
251 W. 48th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-956-1300
Formerly the bi-level Highbar, this spot has been reconfigured with an airy "Miami meets Versailles" aesthetic, a gilded movie projection screen (mounted on an AstroTurf wall), electric candles on giant tentacles, fireplaces, and multiple bars.
The View: The bar, on the sixteenth floor, provides some serious ganders at the Hudson River.
The Menu: Light cocktails, like the rum and Champagne Airmail or the vodka and mint Ivy Fizz, with small plates and a selection of meats and cheeses
The Hours: M–F (5 p.m.–2 a.m.), S–Su (noon–2 a.m.)

STK
26 Little W. 12th St., nr., Ninth Ave.; 646-624-2444
STK is taking their meatpacking energy upstairs with a rooftop café. Sip on a strawberry cobbler cocktail at the bar and hang on lounge furniture that is sure to be more of a scene than the restaurant itself.
The View: Meatpacking in all its grandeur, including the clientele
The Menu: An abridged version of the regular menu with lighter grill and seafood additions
The Hours: Opening in early June