Food, service and view were all memorable. Thanks for making my wife's birthday so special!

This is a great rooftop bar and the servers were so very nice and accommodating to our group. We came for the view and the happy hour drinks. The view was great and the drinks were awesome. It started to rain while we were there but no worries...they had a canopy that would automatically cover the terrace and shades to block the rain from coming in as well.

Amazing rooftop chill spot for a date night or a small dinner party or group of friends or even if you just wanna be solo for a few hours with a decent view of the city skyline.

This is a nice rooftop bar near Times Square. They have happy hour 4-6pm with $6 beers. I stopped in on a hot day to cool off and grab a beer. I thought it was a nice find. If you want a table you need to make a reservation, the bar is open seating.

I came to Castell Rooftop Lounge for a mixer after a conference I attended in NYC. The company bought the drinks and food so it allowed for the ability to try a lot from their menu. The dry-aged beef sliders had a tasty garlic aioli, the four cheese grilled cheese came with a creamy tomato basil soup, and the spinach and onion empanadas were the perfect combination of crispy outer shell and a creamy and savory interior. The drinks were about what you would expect. The staff was friendly and kept the food coming. I did not get a chance to check out the actual rooftop seating area due to the size of our party but it appeared very nice, matching the elegant ambiance of the interior. It's a great spot for after-work drinks, a weekend mid-day hang out, or a casual date. I would definitely check out Castell Rooftop Lounge again.

Nice rooftop lounge on the 21st floor of the AC Hotel, just mere blocks from Times Square. I made a reservation for Sunday at 7:30 pm a week or two before coming, and it was very easy to make on Open Table. There was plenty of availability. There's an indoor area with a fireplace for the cold winter months, but we were seated outside on the patio at a high top table. They have couch seating as well but it was all full. When we were there, they had the heat lamps turned on since it was a cool day. The views of the surrounding buildings are decent but not the best, since the bar is only on the 21st floor and there are taller buildings around. Still, it was a nice view. Make sure you catch the Empire State Building on the other side of the outdoor area through the window on the inside too! They offer a good selection of alcohol as well as some small/large bites, but we weren't hungry and stuck with drinks. I had the Honeybee ($22), which based on the ingredients sounded like a margarita except that they use honey as the sweetener. I love margaritas so it was nice to try something similar but still a little different. My friend ordered the Royal King ($20) and enjoyed that as well, though the pomegranates on the side had us really confused. We couldn't figure out whether we were supposed to eat it or not. Service was a bit slow. We had to wait a while before our server came to check on us for the bill and for other things. Overall I thought Castell was a good rooftop cocktail lounge in midtown. Definitely appreciated the ease of making the reservation.

Yummy Martini Tuesday at the bar on the rooftop. I was a little disappointed that all the seating on the patio was taken by a private party. I felt they should have left at least some of the seating available to all customers to take pictures and enjoy the warm evening.

Service is just okay, food menu is very limited but the portion size is pretty big for each, and the cocktails here are also just okay. The vibes are good and there is both indoor and outdoor/rooftop area which is heated with comfy seats.

This is a lovely rooftop lounge in midtown on top of the AC Hotel in Times Square. What's nice is that the outdoor patio has an an overhead covering and heat lamps in inclement weather, so it can be enjoyed in all seasons. There is also an indoor bar area. I met a friend for drinks on a Thursday around 5pm during happy hour (Mon-Fri from 4-6pm) and it was still fairly sparsely populated at this hour but filled up later on, though it's not summer yet when it will inevitably get much busier. The drinks are good and strong enough - though a Moscow mule really ought to be served in a copper mug not in a collins glass. The bar menu consists only of light bites, appetizery items, and desserts to sop up your alcohol intake, so no substantial fare. If they could add some flatbread and fries or tater tots, that would be awesome. Service was ok, a little absent at times but friendly. It's a nice space however and a great rooftop lounge option!