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Westlight
A 22nd-floor rooftop bar atop The William Vale in Williamsburg, serving cocktails and small plates with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
At a glance
- Type
- Rooftop cocktail bar
- Area
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- westlightnyc.com
Good to know
- Skyline views
- Reservations
- Outdoor terrace
- Over-21s after 6pm
Why we recommend it
Westlight crowns The William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, and from its 22nd-floor perch the Manhattan skyline unfolds across the East River in a broad panorama. The indoor bar opens onto an outdoor terrace, making it one of Brooklyn's most popular spots for sunset drinks.
The menu centres on cocktails, with wine, beer and shareable small plates alongside. Reservations can be made online and are worth securing for evenings and weekends. It opens at 4pm on weekdays and at noon at weekends, staying open until 2am on Saturdays. Under-21s are admitted only until 6pm. The Bedford Avenue subway station is a short walk away.
Westlight FAQs
Can you reserve at Westlight?
Yes — reservations can be made through the Westlight website.
Are under-21s allowed?
Only until 6pm daily.