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Super Bowl Sunday at Elsie Rooftop – Instagram Posts

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Budget-friendly rooftop bars in Manhattan with great views, better prices Logo

Budget-friendly rooftop bars in Manhattan with great views, better prices

Elsie Rooftop, just a stone’s throw from Times Square hubbub and located 25 floors above Bryant Park, charged a comparatively modest $159 for entry.

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Top 5 Things To Do In NYC On New Year’s Eve

If you’re looking to experience the magic of Times Square on New Year’s Eve without braving the dense crowds below, the Elsie Rooftop offers a luxurious alternativ

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This is what the most expensive ticket to see New Year’s Eve ball drop in NYC actually gets you

Looking to have — and see — the best ball of all in Times Square on New Year’s Eve? You better have big bucks for it.

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New Year’s Eve Parties That Will Inspire You To Celebrate The Beginning of 2025 in Style

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in style at Elsie Rooftop, a chic venue perched 25 stories above Bryant Park, inspired by Elsie de Wolfe, the creator of New York City’s first penthouse in the 1920s.

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9 Great Holiday Pop-Up Bars In New York City

In Bryant Park, Elsie Rooftop’s “Winter Wonderland” transforms this 25th floor spot into a festive hub with sweeping views of the city skyline and even the famous Times Square ball.

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6 Birthday-Themed Cocktails To Celebrate Yourself During A Busy Holiday Season

Adrian Fortes, bar manager says: “Blowing out candles on a cake is tradition, but at Elsie Rooftop and Wolfe’s Den, our team elevates the celebration. The Birthday Girl cocktail is a perfectly balanced blend of indulgent flavors that transforms birthday fun into a sip-worthy experience—topped off with three Baked by Melissa cupcakes for the ultimate treat.”

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Things to do in NYC on New Year’s Eve 2024

Ring in 2025 with Gatsby-inspired luxury above Bryant Park.

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The best New Year’s Eve events in NYC

Time to yeet 2024 to the curb and ring in the new year right with the best New Year’s Eve events in NYC. No matter how you’re hoping to ring in 2025—sloppy, sober, laid-back or buckwild—we’ve got the NYE celebration for you

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The 9 Best New Year’s Eve Events In New York City

If you look twenty-five stories up, Elsie Rooftop’s penthouse is one of the most glamorous places to be for New Year’s Eve. Inspired by the actress and creator of the first penthouse in the 1920s Elsie De Wolf, this location was designed for people who love a perfectly planned party.

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NYC New Year’s Eve 2024: Best Places & Parties

Rooftop parties are great in New York, even in the winter. Dress accordingly and head to Elsie Rooftop, named after the creator of the very first penthouse. It’s close enough to see the ball drop live.

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12 Halloween Cocktails That Will Add Some Spirit To This Spooky Season

Casper – At Elsie Rooftop in New York City’s Bryant Park neighborhood, this cocktail is made with Ketel One Vodka, Malibu Rum, vanilla bean syrup, coconut cream, Sprite, raspberry rim and marshmallow for garnish.

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Menu highlights include a Margarita Flatbread, Truffled Grilled Cheese and Tuna Tartare, while cocktail concoctions include the Elsie De Wolfe—Ketel One Cucumber and Mint, lemon, rose water and Chandon sparkling rosé—and the London Society—Bulleit Rye, Montenegro, black tea, honey and lemon.

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Resident

Enjoy a pot of tea to share for two people with flavors such as Assam Black Tea, Jasmine Petal Tea and Mint Verbena Tea. Then it’s time for the show unlike anything you’ve seen before dark. Lady Mendl and her talented collection of fabulous friends delight and dazzle the crowd with their various talents. It’s a high energy experience that’s guaranteed to brighten your spirits, especially in the dead of winter.

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Elsie Rooftop named after Elsie de Wolfe, was also known as Lady Mendl. As a tribute to her, Elsie Rooftop celebrates her fabulous life with a Saturday High Tea burlesque experience.

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Times Square Chronicles

Brunch with a bit of boom, boom fun has come to New York City. Elsie Rooftop’s High Tea Brunch with Lady Mendl is taking place just steps away from Times Square at Elsie Rooftop. Named after Elsie De Wolfe – also known as the infamous Lady Mendl – is this beautiful space overlooking the city and serving up bliss. As a tribute to Lady Mendl, Elsie Rooftop celebrates her fabulous life with a Saturday High Tea experience combined with Parisian theatrical immersive acts.

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XO John

We were pretty sure there wasn’t a brunch we hadn’t tried, then we got invited to experience Tea with Lady Mendl at Elsie Rooftop. The event marries brunch to burlesque, for an enthralling new experience. Every Saturday brunch enthusiasts, flock to the rooftop for an eye-opening High Tea, full of music dancing and sexy performers.

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Elsie Rooftop’s High Tea Brunch with Lady Mendl takes place over two seatings at 11:30am and 2:30pm every Saturday afternoon. It’s a high tea experience like no other. Guests are treated to a delicious assortment sweet and savory brunch items complemented by tea infused cocktails and spiked hot tea. Brunch service includes Truffle Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Black Angus Sliders and Wild Mushroom Flatbread as well as an assortment of sweet and savory pastries.

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NYC Go

This Theatre District bar makes its home in a 25th-floor penthouse. Elsie de Wolfe, a 1920s-era socialite and interior decorator, inspired the bar’s name, its art deco look and the drinks. Stop by before your next Broadway show for a cocktail like the aptly named 5th Avenue (gin, Creme de Mure, lemon, sugar)—the address of de Wolfe’s showroom and many homes she decorated—best enjoyed with pinkies up, of course.

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Vacation Idea

The following restaurants and lounges offer some of the most romantic ambiance in Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving up international fare and craft beverages to share at intimate tables or on cozy loveseats meant for two.

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Timeout NY

One of the greatest perks of Gotham living is the plethora of towering rooftop bars in NYC from which to soak up sweeping views alongside boozy sips. While the sunshine and rooftop pools only appear during warmer months, there’s no shortage of elevated digs for wintertime boozing and more of the best things to do in winter.

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NBC New York

One of the newer rooftop venue with a view of the Times Square ball drop, along with its every day elegant atmosphere.

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Manhattan Magazine

Decorated with gold motifs and plush sofa chairs, this bar stuns with breathtaking views of the city, an array of light dishes and an extensive drink menu.

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Travel + Leisure

If crowding into the main event sounds daunting, the city offers many options for those seeking more refined and intimate affairs. There are cocktail parties taking place all over town.

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OK! Magazine

Real Housewives Star Dolores Catania, Anthony Mongiello and AnnaRose Mongiello-Ciminera of Formaggio Cheese presented Ladies Night out at Elsie Rooftop in New York City on Friday November 2, 2018.

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Bespoke Concierge

Named for prominent socialite, actress and decorator Elsie de Wolfe, Elsie Rooftop is an upscale terrace bar located on the 25th floor. Stop by to savor the lavish environment while shipping Champagne or one of the many cocktails.

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People Magazine

Friday – Fun – Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania hit the Big Apple for a “Ladies’ Night Out” event on Friday at the Elsie Rooftop.

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Market Watch

Boasting an upscale, ornate interior and outdoor garden terrace, Elsie Rooftop opened in August in New York City’s Times Square. The $7 million venue, named for actress, socialite, and designer Elsie de Wolfe evokes a classic New York Penthouse, complete with private elevator, mirrored hallways and gold metal walls.

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Biz Bash

Here’s a look at new New York eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this fall.

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Haute Living X Louis Vuitton

With inspiration from near, far and everywhere in between, Monogram takes center stage as the hero of our story, revamped and repurposed in unique and playful ways.

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In New York

This dazzling, retro-furnished, 25th-floor penthouse, with breathtaking views of Midtown and room for up to 200 guests, is inspired by the late NYC-native and revered 20th-century actress, socialite, author and decorator, Elsie de Wolfe.

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AM New York

The owners behind the Refinery Hotel in the Fashion District have just launched Elsie Rooftop, dedicated to the iconic actress and interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe. The $7 million rooftop lounge and terrace features food from chef David Burke and was designed by Delphine Mauroit of DMDesign & Architecture.

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Time Out New York

The 25th-floor rooftop bar in midtown is dedicated to Elsie de Wolfe, the 20th-century actress, socialite and interior decorator. The team behind the Refinery Hotel decked out the indoor/outdoor space in a glam aesthetic of 18th-century French style.

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Star Magazine

Next time you’re in NYC, stop by Elsie Rooftop, the new $7 million penthouse rooftop in Times Square. Dedicated to the iconic American actress, socialite and interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe.

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This one’s name refers to Elsie de Wolfe, also known as Lady Mendl, a well-connected interior designer whose heyday began in the Roaring ’20s. The penthouse of this otherwise-unremarkable Midtown office building is sheathed in gold, given windows on several sides and furnished with a gleaming bar.

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Eater

Named after the 20th century NYC actress Elsie de Wolfe, Elsie Roof has small dishes by David Burke like a grilled cheese with caviar. It overlooks Times Square and the rising Hudson Yards development, and cocktails are $18.

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New York Post

Unlike roof menus by no-name chefs, Elsie offers small dishes by David Burke, a top talent who’s bounced back from some setbacks with popular Tavern62 and wood-fired bistro Woodpecker.

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Bloomberg

Openings include a $7 million rooftop bar in Midtown with ties to the Refinery Hotel and celebrity chef David Burke, a Soho restaurant from past master by way of norther Bologna.

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Medium

The same team of owners who brought us the Refinery Hotel in the Fashion District, now introduce Elsie Rooftop, offering both a social and corporate atmosphere with its timeless design, elevated cocktails, unbeatable views, premium table service and fête extraordinaire.

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Buzzfeed

Where it’s located: Midtown. What makes it cool: Fun ambiance and cool views

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Haute Living

Located on the 25th floor of the 1412 Broadway building at 39th street near Times Square, the space underwent a seven-million-dollar upgrade so the lounge and terrace can shine in all its glory with stunning city views.

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Just Opened

Twenty-five floors is all it takes to transport yourself from Times Square’s overcrowded streets, to a luxury retreat with an upscale flair. Elsie Rooftop is New York’s latest year-round rooftop destination.

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Hospitality Design

The style of iconic actress, socialite, and interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe is captured in the new, aptly named Elsie Rooftop in New York. The $7 million design of the lounge and terrace echoes de Wolfe’s own penchant for late-18th-century French design.

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Urban Daddy

The vibe here: well, extravagant. A “villa on the rooftop” sort of feel. It’s meant to feel like you’ve been invited to Wolfe’s personal penthouse, and they drive home the theme with a mirrored hallway, high ceilings, antique mirrors and Versailles parquet flooring.

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Business Of Home

The Elsie Rooftop, dedicated to the designer, socialite and actress, who was also known as Lady Mendl, will open this week in midtown Manhattan, brought to life by the owners of the Refinery Hotel in the Fashion District.

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Plate

Elsie Rooftop made its Midtown debut, featuring plates by David Burke and 25th-floor views.

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The Infatuation

This is a new indoor/outdoor rooftop bar near Bryant Park that looks like the physical manifestation of the glowing cursive Instagram font, with lots of gold and velvet art deco furniture. Elsie has cocktails, bar food, and bottle service.

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Culture Trip

Here, guests can soak up the skyline and live out their Gatsby fantasies while sipping on a bespoke cocktail or indulging on miso shrimp cocktail or grilled cheese with caviar crafted by David Burke.

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Guest Of A Guest

Elsie Rooftop is dripping in gilded details and luxurious decor. Celebrity chef David Burke curated the elevated menu, which includes dishes such as grilled cheese with caviar and a miso shrimp cocktail. Feel fancy AF at this 25th floor hideaway.

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Metropolis

The interiors of the Elsie Rooftop, perched atop an office tower near Times Square, draws inspiration from legendary 20th century socialite and interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe.

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Inside Hook

You’re here because: David Burke is now serving a beautiful new rooftop. You’re dining on: Grilled cheese with freakin’ caviar, for starters. And also tons of small, decadent sandwiches.

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Thrillist

Inspired by ‘20s-era actress/interior/decorator/it girl Elsie de Wolfe, this spacious 25th-floor venue drips with Old New York class, boasting arched golden shelves, velvety armchairs, and a team of glowing cocktail waitresses

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