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Here Are 7 Best Rooftop Bars In Jersey City

7 Best Rooftop Bars In Jersey City

Looking for creative cocktails, brilliant brews and wonderful wines all served with sweeping views of Manhattan, Jersey City, and the Statue of Liberty? Then head on over to The Garden State and hit up some of the incredible rooftop spaces in Jersey City. Whatever the weather and whatever the occasion, Chilltown has a rooftop perfect for you. Ready to fall in love with the city from all new heights? Here are some of the best rooftop bars in Jersey City.

The 7 Best Rooftop Bars in Jersey City

The Ashford

1. The Ashford

Located on Newark Avenue, The Ashford is a lively rooftop bar that’s open all year round. In the summer, it is the perfect spot to enjoy refreshing cocktails under the shade of umbrellas. In the winter, it is a wonderful spot to cosy up under the heaters and sip drinks under the stars. DJs play to keep the party pumping and there is table and bottle service too, making this place a great destination for special occasions, for instance, a birthday or hen party. Brunch on the rooftop is also super popular.



Canopy by Hilton Jersey City

2. Canopy by Hilton Jersey City

The Canopy Bar and Bistro is located on Morgan Street in the Arts District. The food and drinks menus feature local ingredients and there is a terrific range of gin-focused cocktails, local beers, and regional wines, and though the rooftop is small, it is perfectly formed and wonderfully cosy. With a great mix of locals and visitors, the rooftop is a fun and vibrant space to start your day with a coffee or end your night with a nightcap.



902 Brewing Co.

3. 902 Brewing Co.

Situated on Pacific Avenue, the rooftop at 902 Brewing Co is a super sweet spot to sip refreshing beers whilst soaking in the views of the Manhatten skyline across the water. If you are a fan of craft beers, friendly service and a warm welcoming vibe, this is the Jersey City rooftop bar for you. And if you are overwhelmed by the number of beers on offer, don’t worry! You can order a flight and try a lovely selection of the hoppy goodness.



Six 26

4. Six 26

Six 26 is a fun and friendly destination for members of the LGBTQ community, but all are welcome. The name pays homage to the day the Marriage Equality Act was passed in the United States, 26th June 2015. The lounge is a lively, upbeat space. However, for those looking for a spot a bit more chilled and laid back, the rooftop is the place to go. This garden-esque rooftop bar is the perfect place to sip cocktails as the sun sets and relax under the parasols in the summer or warm up under the heaters in winter.



Iron Monkey

5. Iron Monkey

Located in the Paulus Hook neighbourhood, Iron Monkey is a casual, friendly, laidback rooftop bar with great views of Jersey City downtown and the New York City skyline. This craft beer bar has an extensive beer menu with more than 30 beers on tap and over 500 bottles. If you get hungry, they also serve up a terrific gastro-pub menu full of firm favourites, for instance, sliders, wings and grilled cheese sandwiches.



Porta

6. Porta

Porta is a cosy, casual and fun rooftop that has a bar and pizza kitchen. So, it is a great place to come when looking for some al fresco drinks and Neapolitan-style pizza in Jersey City. The rooftop also has live music and DJs in the summer and the weekend mimosa brunch is super popular too. Wondering what to order from the tasty rooftop menu? The Billy Zane vegan calzone washed down with the Holly Berry gin cocktail is a winning combo. It really is one of the best late-night rooftops in the Garden State.



Rooftop at Exchange Place

7. Rooftop at Exchange Place

For drinks and dinner served with glistening views of the New York skyline, book a table at the Rooftop at Exchange Place. Located on the top of Hyatt House, you’ll see sweeping views of Manhattan, Jersey City, and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy light bites as well as refreshing drinks from the extensive list of cocktails, wines and beers. This rooftop bar is open all-year-round and there is table service during the warmer months.



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