Overview
Modern rooftop bar and restaurant, with Mexican flavours and panoramic views.
East of the river, in the heart of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, the fantastic hotel Penny Williamsburg is a great place to stay, but also well worth a visit just to explore its rooftop offering.
Floating on the top floor you find elNico, a modern and vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant, opened in 2023. A colorful contrast to the building it is perched upon, this eccentric and beautiful 11th floor venue features both outside terrace and an interior lounge, all surrounded with panoramic views over the Brooklyn & Manhattan skyline.
Here you can indulge in imaginative Mexican food created by Chef Fer Serrano, including both light bites and larger plates with inspiration from her favorite family recipes.
Drink-wise, there is a nice selection of wine and beers, but what really stands out is Rodrigo Pulido's fantastic cocktail program. Filled with details and craftsmanship, most of the drinks have a focus on agave-based spirits.
Made for good times and great views in a lively atmosphere, elNico Rooftop is open daily (and all year, with a roller cover on the south-facing terrace) for dinner and drinks, and during weekends for rooftop brunch.
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