Azul on the Rooftop

On our lists of the best rooftop bars and cocktail bars in New York.

One of two rooftop bars at Hotel Hugo, Azul leans into an Old Havana theme without pretending to be Cuba, all bright colors and frozen drinks rather than a full transformation. The season runs April through October, with views stretching toward Lower Manhattan across the Hudson. Mojitos and other rum-based cocktails anchor the drink list, paired with street tacos, guacamole and fried calamari built for sharing rather than one sit-down plate. The hotel keeps a second rooftop bar on the same roof, reachable from the same elevator.