Starchild Rooftop

Name: Starchild Rooftop
Address: 305 West 48th Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.0

Midtown · Cocktail Bar

305 West 48th Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10036Directions

4.0410 reviews

Some people say this rooftop bar offers delicious cocktails and stunning city views, and many appreciate the lively atmosphere with great music. Other reviews mention the drinks can be overpriced and service can be disappointing.

An intimate rooftop cocktail bar with Blackbird check-in activity.

Starchild Rooftop is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Midtown, New York. It has logged 4,164 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Claim a table on the patio for city views and a cocktail, or post up at the indoor bar. The venue features live music on select nights.

Google Places/ updated 97d ago

Why go

Starchild Rooftop mixes cocktails and small plates across two distinct spaces. The patio overlooks the city; inside leans cluby. The menu includes arancini, hamachi tacos, and burger sliders. Fever Dreams, a spicy cocktail, is popular. Thursdays and Fridays draw the crowds.

Google Places/ updated 97d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 4,164 all-time on-chain check-ins.
Friday and Wednesday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google lists Starchild Rooftop at 4.1 stars from 433 reviews.
One reviewer visited for Thursday happy hour and spent $37 on two drinks.
Highlighted reviews mention arancini, Fever Dreams, jazz, and attentive service.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Blackbird has logged 4,164 on-chain check-ins here, with Friday and Wednesday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Good to know

Patio seating gets cold in winter. Heaters are provided; a jacket is recommended.
Music can run loud, with a club-like atmosphere, though conversation is possible.
Service is attentive.

Google Places/ updated 97d ago

Amenities

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Open in

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity68

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Flynet check ins

4,164

Neighborhood

Midtown

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№10

of 27 Midtown spots this month

vs neighborhood median

18× the Midtown median

Midtown percentile

Top 40% in Midtown

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Midtown spots.

Last 30 days

68 check ins

−27% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

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Inside Starchild Rooftop

The experience

Claim a table on the patio for city views and a cocktail, or post up at the indoor bar. The venue features live music on select nights.

Google Places/ updated 97d ago

Review signal

4.0

410 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Starchild Rooftop?

Starchild Rooftop has logged 4,164 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Starchild Rooftop busiest?

Starchild Rooftop is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Starchild Rooftop serve?

Starchild Rooftop serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Starchild Rooftop?

Starchild Rooftop is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Starchild Rooftop?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Starchild Rooftop in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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