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Hudson Terrace   (Photo: Courtesy of Hudson Terrace)

Hudson Terrace
621 W. 46th St., nr. Eleventh Ave.; 212-315-9400
This elegant space is not too crowded (yet), perhaps owing to the fact that it's only on the third floor. Daily two-for-one drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. include a potent Brazilian lemonade.
The View: Lovely New Jersey, plus a bird’s-eye look at the Intrepid.
The Menu: Mini-Kobe burgers and pineapple mojitos.
The Hours: T–F (5 p.m.–4 a.m.), S (9 p.m.–4 a.m.), Su (2 p.m.–9 p.m. for brunch).

Hotel on Rivington’s Rooftop
107 Rivington St., nr. Ludlow St.; 212-475-2600
The "fully functional lounge and event space" is located in Hotel on Rivington's 2,500-square-foot penthouse and comes equipped with a 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck and a jolly six-person hot tub. Events will be mostly private, but nab a producer credit for some random indie flick and you're totally in for the premiere after-party.
The View: The Williamsburg Bridge and the East River.
The Menu: Fare from the hotel's restaurants — including Thor and Matt Levine's upcoming LEVANTeast — will be available during Levine's Sunday-night parties. Otherwise, offerings are suited to the specific event.
The Hours: Vary, according to the party being held.

Above Allen   (Photo: Courtesy of Above Allen)

Above Allen
Thompson LES, 190 Allen St., nr. Houston St.
This seventh-floor members-only bar in the Thompson LES hotel is arguably not worth the hassle during the colder months. But when that retractable top comes down, it's a veritable rooftop oasis.
The View: LES, baby.
The Menu: Small plates and cocktails come courtesy of Shang, downstairs.
The Hours: M–W (6 p.m.–2 a.m.), Th–S (6 p.m.–4 a.m.).

The Rooftop at Ravel
8-08 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City; 718-289-6101
Located atop Long Island City's first boutique hotel, the space is 6,000 square feet altogether, including a 40-foot bar. D.J.'s spin till 1 a.m.
The View: Back at you, Manhattan.
The Menu: Frozen drinks (including a blueberry mojito) paired with fish tacos, mini-burritos, and lamb sliders.
The Hours M–T (4 p.m.–midnight), W–Th (4 p.m.–2 a.m.), F (4 p.m.–1 a.m.), S–Su (noon–1 a.m.).

Terminal 5
610 W. 56th St., nr. Eleventh Ave.; 212–260–4700
The spacious midtown concert staple has added an equally spacious rooftop with lots of booths and its own bar. For better or worse, it kind of looks like an airplane hangar (check it out here.)
The View: Mostly buildings and sky — the space's walls are too high to peek over.
The Menu: A fully stocked bar, including beers on tap, as well as an Empanada Mama cart (alas, located inside).
The Hours: Vary, depending on that night's show.