A big, sociable rooftop with an unmistakable Empire State Building backdrop. 230 Fifth is a practical starting point when you want an iconic view without organizing your entire day around a reservation.
Why choose 230 Fifth?
The venue explicitly welcomes walk-ins, with both self-service and reserved areas. That flexibility works for a spontaneous stop, visitors with changing plans, and friends who want somewhere spacious to meet.
Know before you book
This is a busy, large-format venue. Pick a different rooftop if an intimate cocktail lounge is the main attraction, and check whether a special event changes normal admission.
Getting in
Enter at 1150 Broadway, between 26th and 27th Streets. Most seating is for walk-ins and self-service. Group reservation thresholds vary by season and day; check the booking page for your date. Under-21 guests must be with their parent and cannot enter Friday or Saturday after 7pm.
What it costs
The venue lists a $15 cover beginning at 8pm Friday and a $20 cover beginning at 8pm Saturday; skip-the-line admission is $30. Special events, reserved areas, and seasonal igloos can have separate pricing.
When the weather changes
Open throughout the year, with an indoor area below the outdoor roof. Winter igloos and heaters do not mean every outdoor table is enclosed.
Make a night of it
Tell your group to meet at the Broadway entrance. The Fifth Avenue name is easy to mistake for arrival instructions.
230 Fifth brunch: when to go
Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday, with kitchen orders from 11am to 4pm. Choose it for a daytime Empire State Building view and flexible sightseeing plans. Review the linked brunch menu and any dated event listing before buying a package; a standard visit does not automatically include bottomless drinks.
Walk-in or reserved table?
The reservation page says walk-in seating has no minimum spend. Its May–September section lists tables for groups of 10 or more Sunday–Thursday and six or more Friday–Saturday; its general policy says 10 or more. Use the reservation options for your exact date, and confirm a smaller weekend group directly.
Dress code and ID
Bring current government-issued identification. The venue excludes gym clothing and sweatpants. Guests visiting from abroad should check the accepted-ID policy before leaving their hotel.
Heated igloos: choose the booking type
The venue lists igloos for November–April. Self-service walk-in igloos and reserved group igloos have different terms. The reservations page currently lists a $25 non-refundable deposit per person and food-and-drink minimums of $50 Sunday–Thursday or $75 Friday–Saturday for reserved groups of 10 or more. Confirm whether your deposit counts toward the minimum and which dates are available before paying.
Keep planning your night
Make brunch the rooftop plan. →NYC rooftop bars for winter & rainy days. →What does a rooftop night in NYC cost? →Venue information checked September 24, 2026. Prices and access can change; confirm the details for your visit.
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