Le Bain

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MONDAY: 4 P.M. - 12 A.M. | TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 4 P.M. - 4 A.M. | FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 2 P.M. - 4 A.M. | SUNDAY: 2 P.M. - 3 A.M.
212.645.7600 | WEBSITE

There are a few pleasures New Yorkers have come to accept they’ll never have: lawn sprinklers, the ability to buy liquor in a grocery store and a spring season that lasts longer than a week. We can take swim-up bar off that list, however, thanks to Le Bain, which brings an irreverent, aquatic vibe to a Meatpacking rooftop with a plunge pool, AstroTurf lawn incredible views of the city, and a Parisian crêperie (why not?). The cocktail list is eminently refreshing without sacrificing good taste for day-drinkability. Instead of the usual juice- and soda-heavy, sugar-packed drinks peddled to pool paddlers, Le Bain’s cocktail list includes a selection of summer-perfect spritzes. At night, the rooftop dance party attracts a stellar international list of DJs who are guaranteed to work up a sweat—good thing there’s that pool.

Known For
  • dancing
  • hotel bar
  • outdoor / patio
What to drink
The Fraise 76 is a French 75 – already an impeccable summertime choice – with the addition of muddled fresh strawberry. Or pair your crêpe au jambon with a Paris Spritz: Aperol, St. Germain and Champagne.
Neighborhood
Chelsea
ProTip
The Top of the Standard (still known to a certain generation of New Yorkers as "The Boom Boom Room") is The Standard's opulent cool-weather option, with incredible views and impeccable service.