Your first rooftop party
Check what your rooftop ticket covers and plan for weather, seating and the trip upstairs.
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Work out what you’re booking
A rooftop reservation might be a table, a timed entry ticket or a standing spot with a DJ. Check which one the booking includes. A table deposit may be credited toward spending, while a cover charge may cover entry alone. Ask how late the venue holds a table and whether all guests must arrive together.
Ask three questions before buying
- If it rains or gets windy, does the party move indoors, move dates or end?
- Is there an elevator to the event level, and does it stay available until the venue closes?
- What does each person pay after entry, any minimum spend and any service charges?
Pick your arrival window
For conversation and daylight, look for an earlier slot. For a DJ’s set, check when the music starts and whether your ticket expires at a specific hour. A reservation advertised for sunset may still be standing room. Bring a layer if the venue allows it, and send the group the street entrance because the elevator lobby can be hard to find.
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