Views & Brews

You’re about to take your dating game to new heights – literally. Prepare for a vertigo-inducing yet romantically intoxicating escapade that will have your heart soaring to the clouds and your taste buds diving into a foamy sea of sudsy delights.

Raising the Bar(ley)

  • History Buffs: If you choose a historic observation deck, pick a pub with a similar old-school vibe. Think classic wooden bars, vintage beer signs.
  • Modern Marvels: Sleek, high-rise views? Seek out a modern gastropub with equally sophisticated drinks.
  • I was In The Neighborhood: If your view overlooks a specific neighborhood (Chinatown, Little Italy, etc.), make the pub crawl reflect that same theme with your food and drink choices!

Skyline Sweethearts

  • Tourist Mode: Go full-on tourist with it! Take cheesy photos of each other pointing at landmarks, buy a tacky souvenir, and revel in the silliness.
  • A Closer Look: Some observation decks have these, but most will allow you to bring your own. Use them for a closer look and playful “spying” on the bustling city below.
  • Sketch the Skyline: Bring a mini sketchbook and pencils. Try to capture the outline of the cityscape from your unique vantage point.

Top of the Hops

  • Flight Challenge: Order flights of smaller beer samples at each spot, encouraging you to sample a wide variety.
  • Judge’s Scorecard: Create a playful rating system for your beers AND for the pub atmosphere. Crown a winner at the end.
  • Local Lore: Ask bartenders for stories about their establishment. Many pubs have long histories and neighborhood secrets they might share. Encounter a surly bartender? Well, now you have a story!

The Edge

Hudson Yards

Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views, it is the tallest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Midtown

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of New York City “observation deck” to entirely new heights.

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One World Observatory

Lower Manhattan

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

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