Cloud Social Rooftop Bar

Casual setting in the heart of Koreatown with a great rooftop atmosphere, a killer view & great cocktails.

Came here for a rooftop drink and while it's def a rooftop, there are quite a few structures that kind of obstruct your full view of the city. That being said, I tried their "you call that a kiss" drink and it was actually quite delicious. The service was friendly. The vibe is a bit weird when you try to get here because the building itself is a hotel (NYMA) and you might take some time waiting for the elevator, waiting for people to get on and off, etc. That being said, it's a nice spot to chill outside - there's a big structure with plastic walls for you to sit in if you're nonsmoking which I'm sure they just have for the winter. There's a separate area that's totally open but still, not great views of the city, but you can smoke here and it is heated. If it's too hot you can ask to turn them off.

Great place to go in K-town for a pre-dinner drink. Nice view of the Empire State Building. The bartender was so nice too!

Wow, I felt jipped coming to Cloud Social Rooftop Bar for a drink. We wanted to watch the sunset and pictures on their website seemed promising.There's a whole TSA-like check-in counter once you enter the hotel lobby. We stood in line, but was told we can proceed to the elevator and go directly to the bar. The elevator had a very moldy smell. The bar ambiance was mediocre at best. It just felt very dirty and old. Definitely NOT a vibe. I didn't like my drink either. Forgot the name, but it tasted like sweet/sour herbal medicine. I had trouble finishing it and gave the rest away to my friend. I would give this place a 1-star, but the bartender was holding down the fort since most of his coworkers called out sick. He was trying his best and I recognized that.We left within the hour and I realized why there was a whole check-in process in the lobby. It was a homeless shelter that requires residents to sign-in and out.

This rooftop bar sits on the 17th floor of the NYMA Hotel. It is much smaller than expected, so if you come, don't expect a grand and massive rooftop space. There is an inner bar area, and the outdoor space is divided into sections. There is a covered and heated section, and then an open air section.Overall, we liked this rooftop bar. They have a casual dress code and it was not crowded at all. The waiters were really friendly and they had strong drinks. The view is fantastic too. From the open air section, you are literally staring right up at the Empire State Building in all its glory.

Ordered:The Summer Daisy (~$17): Rum, Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, cucumber syrup, kiwi, cucumber, and sparkling wine on topAya's take:Lowkey rooftop great for grabbing a quick drink before/after dinner. They didn't have the drink I wanted but I was pleasantly impressed with my second choice, The Summer Daisy. Very refreshing, light, and not too sweet. On a hot Summer day, this was a great drink to sip on while chatting with friends and enjoying the view.

Views aren't that greatService isn't goodDrinks are strongFood is okVery loud music and atmosphere. Good luck

Where do I begin when a a visit is so egregiously poor? Perhaps we should list some of the issues. We arrived during happy hour and selected seating which offered some shade. There is very limited shade on this rooftop venue. We were seated quicky by the hostess and the waitress brought us water. OK, that was good. Then the issues began:1. The menu is provided by QR code, they gave us the wrong QR code, had to bring us a different QR code menu, repeating the selection process.2. Only offered two happy hour wines, a cabernet, or a sauvignon blanc. The waitress said the sauvignon blanc was very sweet, so that was not an option.3. I ordered the cabernet sauvignon. It was literally hot. Did they leave the bottles in the sun? We returned it for a chardonnay.4. Thus, they only offered two cheap happy hour wines (they didn't list the names), and neither was a viable option.5. We ordered pizza, it looked and tasted like a supermarket frozen pizza. I took a bite and left the rest, two pieces remained uneaten between our party of four. The waitress didn't ask about it.6. We ordered chips, guac and salsa. It was basic and fine, like what I might buy at a grocery store. It's difficult to make chips and salsa taste bad.When the check arrived, everyone thought it was high for what we received, about $120. We then headed over to the Ragtrader, and had an awesome experience, great service, great food (4 small plates and 4 drinks) for $137. My next review will be about a great dining experience at the Ragtrader.Come up to the Cloud Social if you want to spend a lot, for mediocre service, expensive drinks, and terrible food. That was our experience. One star for sure.

Service was friendly and the outdoor area is heated! Now on to the nitpicks:1. Food was disappointingly bar food, flatbread just reheated and not even fully hot. 2. Small selection of wines by the bottle: only two reds, Malbec & Cab on a weekday3. Cocktails were a miss too but at least starts at $14. For a rooftop bar with views of Empire State Building, I'd recommend 230 Fifth.

It's hard to find because it's in an apartment?hotel? building. There's so many elevator stops on the way up and lots of families with children. It's not ideal if you're looking for a night out with friends. It's also cold because the rooftop plastic coverage isn't airtight so bundle up! The drinks were well made though and the ambiance of the new york city rooftop made up for what it lacked in comfort. The love is in the air drink was a sweeter drink, very instagrammable. The grapefruit gin and tonic was smooth - grapefruit in general hides bitter tastes with its own acidity so it felt like a refreshing spritz. Service was fast and efficient.