Don’t look directly at the sun! You may have heard that once or twice this week. To put it more bluntly: don’t get a sunburn on your retinas.
The solar eclipse takes place Monday, August 21. New York is not in the path of totality, but we will still experience a significant astronomical event between 1 and 4pm. Several New York City venues will be hosting solar eclipse parties or offering eclipse specials.
In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, here are some places to experience the solar eclipse in NYC:
If you have the special eclipse glasses, you may want to check out the eclipse on a rooftop bar. See our MurphGuide Directory of the top rooftop bars in NYC.
Solar Eclipse Party at Bungalow Bar
DJ Teddy on the deck from 12pm-4pm.
(2:44pm is the best time to see the eclipse)
Eclipse glasses will be provided for all guests.
RSVP via facebook
at:
Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd St. (Beach Channel Drive)
Rockaway, Queens, NY
(718) 945-2100
BungalowBarNY.com
Solar Eclipse Party at Haven Rooftop
$20 includes solar eclipse sunglasses + a cocktail
doors open 1pm
at:
Haven Rooftop
132 W. 47th St.
(between Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 466-9000
HavenRooftop.com
Solar Eclipse Party at City Vineyard
featuring Spellbound wines
RSVP via google
for complimentary viewing glasses
1:30pm – 4pm
at:
City Vineyard at Pier 26
233 West St. (Huber St.)
New York, NY
(646) 677-8350
CityVineyardNYC.com
Solar Eclipse Viewing at PJ Clarke’s
Specialty Eclipse Day cocktail
available today only
at:
P.J. Clarke’s on the Hudson
250 Vesey St. (4 World Financial Center)
New York, NY
(212) 285-1500
pjclarkes.com
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Lovage
BYOG – You must bring your own protective eye-wear to look at the eclipse
RSVP via eventbrite
12-5pm
at:
Lovage
346 W. 40th St.
(between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 956-7020
LovageNYC.com
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Hotel Americano
Poolside viewing party
Featuring Grey Goose cocktails
and complimentary viewing glasses
RSVP via email: RSVP@hotel-americano.com
pool open 9am – 5pm
at:
Hotel Americano Rooftop
518 W. 27th St.
(between 10th & 11th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 525-0000
hotel-americano.com
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Monarch Rooftop
Music by Manyhats
$40 admission (ha ha ha!)
RSVP via eventbrite
at:
Monarch
71 W. 35th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
18th Floor
New York, NY
(212) 630-9957
addisongroupnyc.com
Solar Eclipse Specials at Foley’s
Specialty burger:
Solar Eclispse Burger – blackened burger stuffed with Blue Moon soaked bacon and blue cheese, tooped with sunny-side up egg
Specialty cocktail:
The Tequila Eclipse: $5 All day + night
at:
Foley’s Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com
Solar Eclipse Specials at The Gate
All day happy hour
limited supply of eclipse goggles
doors open at 1pm
at:
The Gate
321 Fifth Ave. (3rd St.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 768-4329
thegatebrooklyn.com
Related Links:
Solar Eclipse 2017 [NASA]
Solar Eclipse [wikipedia]
The Solar Eclipse Parties of New York City [Urbandaddy]
Where to watch the solar eclipse in NYC [Time Out New York]
Where To Watch Monday’s Solar Eclipse With A Drink In Hand [Gothamist]
The best places to see the solar eclipse in NYC [NY Post]
Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse in New York City [DNAInfo]
Solar eclipse 2017: What to expect in New York City [NY Curbed]
Head to these NYC Rooftop Bars to Watch the Solar Eclipse [Thirsty Mag]
Don’t blind yourself. Why you need real (not fake) eclipse glasses on Aug. 21 [USA Today]