Westlight
New American Restaurant, Bar, and Roof Deck$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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"Amazing views of manhattan!!! Great drinks and veru good service."(12 Tips)
"Absolutely the best rooftop views in NY."(5 Tips)"Superb rooftop bar with floor-to-ceiling windows"(5 Tips)
"The best rooftop view in NYC!"(3 Tips)
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Ina LiMarch 29, 2017Gorgeous unobstructed view of Manhattan. Small bites, good drinks. Perfect for dates and gathering. Make reservation to avoid waiting. It's gonna get crowded in summer for sure
Awesome new rooftop with relatively cheap beer and great views of NYC. Get there right at 4pm when they open or be prepared to wait in line.
Kiwi WangApril 17, 2018Truly knockout view, beautiful space. Get there EARLY though- not just the lines outside get crazy, but there’s only one bar for the whole space so it can take forever to get a drink when it fills up.
ブルーノFebruary 12, 2017We came for the views, we stayed for the great cocktails. Beautifully designed place, it gets crowded right after the opening time in the afternoon. Can't go wrong with their Boulevardier.. so good!
Nicole FormicaNovember 19, 2016Incredible panoramic Manhattan views with a side of amazing cocktails and snacks. Be sure to make a reservation!
Jahee SonNovember 5, 2016Iwouldnevercome here w/o ares. Thereisalong line to go tothe 22fl waiterR nicebut themanagementlevelemployees seementitled4 noreason.Foodis good but notworth view isgreat but ucan get itsomewhereelse.
The view is amazing and the ambiance is great. Would be an awesome date spot. The staff was really nice and accommodating and there is a coat check.
Elvis RodricksFebruary 14, 2017Calling it the way we experienced it. By far the best roof top view in nyc WITH exceptionally great food and drinks.
Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017This review can't do justice to how amazing the views of Manhattan are from this bar; you MUST come here to see for yourself :P Located on the roof of a beautiful and modern new hotel in Williamsburg.
Marie PorrasOctober 30, 2016The views of Manhattan are amazing, but the deco & cocktails are well worth the trip. Nice staff too.
David BlackmanJanuary 6, 2019Yeah it's crowded, yeah it's full of eurotrash, yeah it's the most amazing view in NYC and they are pretty friendly even if you don't get a drink and the prices are worth the view.
Andrea BarrezuetaSeptember 19, 2016Amazing views and nice cocktails but when you have to wait over 30 minutes to get them it takes so much away. Hopefully it's just a temporary thing and it will turn into one of my neighborhood haunts
Grab a cocktail, get outside and enjoy it whilst soaking up the absolute best view of Manhattan from Brooklyn.
Nate SSeptember 23, 2016The Standard meets the Wythe Hotel. It just opened, but this place beats both of them. Best view in Brooklyn, possibly the whole city.
Mary M MottaJuly 28, 2023get a reservation so you can make sure to get that view of the city that this place is known for. get a drink and then move on…
- Journey City GuidesAugust 3, 2017Superb rooftop bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor seating with 360°views of the Manhattan skyline
Michael AnthonyAugust 1, 2021Obviously the view but also the drinks - pro tip, seating matters so maybe butter up the host to get the best seat
- Ayelet ASeptember 10, 2017Absolutely the best rooftop views in NY. And the food is awesome too. Expect a line outside thought.
Sacha SJuly 5, 2017Best view you'll get of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Be prepared to be amazed. You'll love it.
Sean StenstromMarch 8, 2020Rooftop bar -- Take the elevator 22 stories up to this stylish, glass-encased watering hole atop the William Vale Hotel, the neighborhood's tallest skyscraper.
Alex PyatetskyJune 11, 2017Major 🗝: make a reservation. Fantastic views? Yes. Worth an hour in line? Probably not. Didn't eat or drink. Nice loungey atmosphere. They don't pack then place.
Leah HammerschlagSeptember 28, 2016If you get tabitha request a diff waiter immediately. of 10 dishes- fries, pea and kale spring rolls, duck tacos and burger are worthwhile.
Tony XerriOctober 13, 2016This is one of those places where you'll feel underdressed if you're not wearing a ridiculous hat. Great views but not for long, two huge construction sites in front of the building will fix that...
Terri RJanuary 3, 2017I made a reservation for a table via OpenTable. Unfortunately, Westlight marked me as a no show. I do recommend reserving a table though, especially for busier nights.
Luyba ZeylikmanOctober 13, 2016Incredible 360 views of New York! Come on a weeknight to avoid lines.
Kate FurmanOctober 25, 2016The ultimate Williamsburg gentrification. Views of midtown Manhattan are spectacular. They also accept reservations.
Manoj AmbalavananFebruary 7, 2022Unreal view - has to be one of the best in the city. cocktails are also incredibly diverse and tasty
Chet ManciniSeptember 29, 2017Views are some of the best in the city. Don’t be an a**hole and try to jump the queue with the old “uhh my friends up there waiting for me” line. It moves pretty quickly.
DannyOctober 21, 2016Don't come, you won't enjoy it especially if you're contributing to the crowds keeping me from seeing the amazing views while enjoying my crash 2.0- Marc SchneebergerApril 15, 2017Amazing views of manhattan!!! Great drinks and veru good service. On saturday the line is just a bit long!
Tracy SolorzanoNovember 13, 2016Very touristy but nice to check out the view. Bites and desserts were great 👌🏻
Marie La RueJuly 16, 2019Your are here for the skyline. Incredible 360 view on Manhattan & Brooklyn. Food is pricey and forgettable. Friendly service but incredibly slow and disorganized.
- Kisha ChandlerNovember 26, 2018Real drinks and yummy bites! Also a view to die for! For the fancy! #yolo
Really nice place. Come here for a stunning view of the city.
Keren AtzlanMay 23, 2021Food isn’t amazing. But so beautiful. Great burger. Menu changes sometimes they have great stuff.- Brian WolterSeptember 11, 2016Amazing, panoramic views of Manhattan from the 22nd floor bar and outdoor patios.
Gary TorielloSeptember 23, 2016THE COLLEGE FUND - Black Strap, Banks Golden Age, Smith & Cross Rum, Tiki Bitters, Cream, Boylan’s Root Beer
- Terri RDecember 31, 2016Great views but I didn't enjoy my drink (Boulavardier). Next time I'll stick to beer or wine rather than ordering one of their cocktails.
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Westlight
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
(718) 307-7100
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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