Daintree: An Aussie Rooftop With Empire State Views and Two Happy Hours a Day
Daintree is the Australian-accented rooftop on the 29th floor of Hotel Hendricks, with a head-on, unobstructed view of the Empire State Building — and the rare twice-daily happy hour: an early-evening window and a late-night one, with $12 cocktails and skyline-side bites both times.
The happy hour at Daintree runs Mon-Sat 4pm-6pm and 11pm-close.
The deals: $12 cocktails, $8 wine, bites $6-$12 (offered twice daily: 4-6pm and 11pm-close).
About Daintree
Perched atop Hotel Hendricks at 25 West 38th Street (the same building as Isla & Co. downstairs), Daintree opened in 2021 and reimagines the NYC rooftop from an Aussie point of view. It pairs a lush indoor lounge that feels open-air with a year-round outdoor terrace called The Treetop, and the south-facing views put the Empire State Building — and One WTC at sunset — front and center.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Daintree runs happy hour twice a day: an evening window from 4 to 6pm and a late-night one from 11pm to close. Expect $12 cocktails, around $8 wine, and bites in the $6–$12 range. For a rooftop with this view, those are friendly numbers — and the late-night option makes it a real nightcap spot, not just an after-work one. (Note the rooftop is closed Sundays.)
What to Order
Martinis and oysters with that view is the signature move. The drink list runs to crafted versions of New York classics (the N.Y. Iced Tea gets named) plus an Australian-accented wine list, and the Aussie-Asian snacks — Chicken Salt & Seaweed Popcorn, Caviar & Chips, sliders, truffle fries — are built to drink alongside. There’s complimentary popcorn, too.
The Space & Vibe
Chic and lush, with greenery, comfortable seating, and music dialed so you don’t have to yell over it. The Treetop terrace is the draw on a clear night; the indoor lounge is the backup when the weather turns. It reads romantic and date-night first, and the terrace takes walk-ins year-round. It’s also a popular private-event space by day.
The Midtown Angle
On West 38th near Fifth and Sixth, Daintree is a block from Bryant Park and walkable from the B/D/F/M at 42nd St and the 7 at Fifth Ave. It’s the Midtown move when you want a skyline rooftop without trekking to Times Square — hit the 4-to-6 window, or come back for the 11pm nightcap.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| After-work drinks | an easy walk for the NoMad crowd |
| Pre-dinner or pre-show | a round before the night gets going — $12 cocktails |
| Groups | room for a few friends without a reservation headache |
| A low-key night | Daintree keeps it neighborhood, not touristy |
FAQ
Does Daintree have a happy hour?
Yes — twice a day: 4 to 6pm and 11pm to close, with $12 cocktails, around $8 wine, and bites from $6 to $12. The rooftop is closed Sundays.
Where is Daintree?
On the 29th floor of Hotel Hendricks at 25 West 38th Street in Midtown, a block from Bryant Park.
What’s the view like at Daintree?
South-facing and unobstructed — a head-on look at the Empire State Building, with One World Trade visible at sunset.
Is the terrace open in winter?
Yes — The Treetop terrace is open year-round and takes walk-ins, with the indoor lounge as a weather backup.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.