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Westlight

Williamsburg · Cocktail Bar

111 North 12th Street, New York, NY, 11249Directions
4.2★★★★★★★★★★3,727 reviews

Brooklyn rooftop cocktails with skyline drama at full volume.

Westlight is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Williamsburg, New York. It has logged 601 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons; check ins are up 77% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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westlightnyc.com

Why go

Westlight is a $$$ cocktail bar with highlighted reviews centered on the view. Its 4.2 Google rating across 3,727 reviews comes with praise for sunset timing, 360-degree city scenery, and a room with drinks, music, decor, and atmosphere.

The food gets positive mentions, but the clearest signal is cocktails-plus-skyline: excellent drinks, solid service, and a New York backdrop where planes lifting off along the East River become part of the show. One reviewer flagged a hectic queue during an overlapping event.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

  • Google rating: 4.2 from 3,727 reviews.
  • Categorized as Cocktail Bar and Bar.
  • Price level is $$$.
  • Highlighted reviews mention sunset views and 360-degree city scenery.
  • One review calls it one of Brooklyn’s best rooftop views.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

One reviewer watched the skyline light up while planes took off and landed along the East River.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “dinner or drinks”
  • “dinner or drinks spot”
  • “atmosphere cocktails”
  • “atmosphere cocktails and scenery”
  • “food was absolutely”
  • “food was absolutely great”
  • “food we ordered”
  • “drinks spot”
My family and I had a wonderful time at Westlight. It was our first time eating here. The food was absolutely great the kids enjoyed all the food we ordered and we were able to see the sunset. My youngest kept stating how beautiful it was, my nephew stated that he had never ha…
Thieanna Estremeraa month ago
Unmatched views of the city with a breathtaking 360 view. Gorgeous dinner or drinks spot as the sun sets, with great music, decor & atmosphere to really make this place come alive. Queue situation was a bit hectic with an event going on the roof above at the same time, however…
Khai _a month ago
Westlight was a great spot to spend the evening. The drinks were excellent, the service was solid, and the views are absolutely incredible. Watching the New York City skyline light up while seeing planes take off and land along the East River made for a unique experience. If…
Adam Hudson3 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 13d ago

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Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Last 30 days

385 check ins

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Inside Westlight

Review signal

4.2

3,727 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

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Inside Westlight

Why go

Westlight is a $$$ cocktail bar with highlighted reviews centered on the view. Its 4.2 Google rating across 3,727 reviews comes with praise for sunset timing, 360-degree city scenery, and a room with drinks, music, decor, and atmosphere.

The food gets positive mentions, but the clearest signal is cocktails-plus-skyline: excellent drinks, solid service, and a New York backdrop where planes lifting off along the East River become part of the show. One reviewer flagged a hectic queue during an overlapping event.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Review signal

4.2

3,727 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “dinner or drinks”
  • “dinner or drinks spot”
  • “atmosphere cocktails”
  • “atmosphere cocktails and scenery”
  • “food was absolutely”
  • “food was absolutely great”
  • “food we ordered”
  • “drinks spot”
My family and I had a wonderful time at Westlight. It was our first time eating here. The food was absolutely great the kids enjoyed all the food we ordered and we were able to see the sunset. My youngest kept stating how beautiful it was, my nephew stated that he had never ha…
Thieanna Estremeraa month ago
Unmatched views of the city with a breathtaking 360 view. Gorgeous dinner or drinks spot as the sun sets, with great music, decor & atmosphere to really make this place come alive. Queue situation was a bit hectic with an event going on the roof above at the same time, however…
Khai _a month ago
Westlight was a great spot to spend the evening. The drinks were excellent, the service was solid, and the views are absolutely incredible. Watching the New York City skyline light up while seeing planes take off and land along the East River made for a unique experience. If…
Adam Hudson3 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

  • Google rating: 4.2 from 3,727 reviews.
  • Categorized as Cocktail Bar and Bar.
  • Price level is $$$.
  • Highlighted reviews mention sunset views and 360-degree city scenery.
  • One review calls it one of Brooklyn’s best rooftop views.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

One reviewer watched the skyline light up while planes took off and landed along the East River.

editorial/ updated 13d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Westlight?

Westlight has logged 601 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 77% over the past month.

When is Westlight busiest?

Westlight is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Westlight serve?

Westlight serves Cocktail Bar and Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Westlight?

Westlight is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Westlight?

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

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