Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Garment District (10018)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Refinery Rooftop
A rooftop scene where views and design drive the date-night appeal.
Notable Picks
8.7
A Midtown rooftop that leans into skyline drama and a crowd-ready menu built for cocktails-first ordering. The best move is to treat it like an after-work lounge: a strong first round, one shareable starter, and a clear view seat before it turns into a full-room scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brick Chicken, Truffle Bianca Flatbread, Brunch Burger
What makes it special: A rooftop scene where views and design drive the date-night appeal.
8.2
A Times Square-adjacent rooftop that plays it cooler than the location suggests—cocktail-lounge energy, comfortable seating, and enough skyline to justify a second round. It works best as a focused happy-hour stop: order a strong classic, add one savory bite, and leave before it turns into a full evening destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old Fashioned, Dry-aged beef sliders, Artisanal meat & cheeses
What makes it special: A calmer rooftop lounge feel in the middle of Midtown chaos.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
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Group Dining Gatherings
A high-traffic, park-facing dining room where the draw is the setting—especially outdoors—paired with a broad American menu that includes reliable seafood options. Best used as a “scene + seafood” lunch or early dinner: pick a strong fish main, add a classic starter, and let the location do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso-crusted Spanish sea bass, Jumbo lump crab cake, Garlic shrimp
What makes it special: Park-front dining with dependable seafood picks and prime people-watching.
7.7
A snug, stylish bar-restaurant that works as a pre-theater basecamp when you want something more composed than the usual Times Square chaos. Come for cocktails and a couple of warm, shareable bites—this is a vibe-and-pacing win more than a destination dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bavarian pretzel sticks, Wings, Burger (bar-style)
What makes it special: A cozy, cocktail-forward room tucked into Midtown’s theater orbit.