Somewhere Nowhere: A Chelsea Rooftop Pool by Day, a Nightclub After Dark
Somewhere Nowhere is a two-level rooftop on the 38th and 39th floors above Chelsea — an open-air pool, loungers, and skyline views early, a loud DJ-driven nightclub late. The deal worth knowing is the Martini Power Hour: $12 martinis from 5 to 7pm, the cheap-relative-to-everything-else way to catch the view before the night flips over.
Be clear-eyed about what this is. Later at night it’s a bottle-service, table-minimum club with a strictly enforced smart-casual dress code — no shorts once the day events end, no athletic wear, no slides. If you want the skyline, the pool, and a reasonably priced drink, come early, 5 to 7pm for the $12 martinis, when the vibe is jazz and golden hour and there’s no extra cover. If you want to dance, come late and expect club prices.
The Happy Hour
The deal is the Martini Power Hour — $12 martinis, 5 to 7pm, with seasonally rotating flavors and small bites, walk-ins welcome. Their own Martini Power Hour page headlines it as Wednesday through Friday, but the days show up inconsistently across their site (elsewhere it reads Thursday–Friday), so confirm the current schedule before you make the trip up. The price and the 5–7pm window are consistent everywhere. After the martini hour, the venue shifts toward its nightlife program, where tables, minimums, and a cover come into play.
The Room
The entrance is at 112 West 25th Street, atop the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, with the F and M at 23rd St the closest train. Up top it’s a full open-air pool ringed with loungers and umbrellas, tropical-garden décor, gnome sculptures and neon, and a straight shot at the Empire State Building and the harbor; in winter it converts to private igloos. Early evening leans jazz, comedy nights, and aerial performers; from around 10pm it becomes a festival-grade sound-and-light nightclub. Dress code is enforced, and late-night reservations usually carry a minimum.
Who Somewhere Nowhere Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Golden-hour rooftop drinks | $12 Martini Power Hour, 5–7pm — skyline and pool, no cover |
| A big night out dancing | Festival-grade DJ sets from around 10pm (club prices, dress code) |
| Skyline photos | Open-air pool with Empire State and harbor views, 38 floors up |
| Bottle service with a group | Table minimums and reservations for the late-night crowd |
More NYC Happy Hours
G Lounge Chelsea · Chelsea
The Iconic Gay Bar Is Back, and the Weekday Happy Hour Is the Move
The Mermaid Inn · Chelsea
Chelsea Seafood With a $2 Oyster Happy Hour (All Night Mondays)
Twist Bar · Chelsea
A Chelsea Bar Happy Hour
Somewhere Nowhere FAQ
Does Somewhere Nowhere have a happy hour?
Yes — the Martini Power Hour, $12 martinis from 5 to 7pm. Their Martini Power Hour page lists Wednesday–Friday, though the days appear inconsistently across their site, so confirm. There’s no extra cover during that early window.
Is Somewhere Nowhere a bar or a club?
Both. Early it’s a rooftop pool, lounge, and bar with live jazz and no cover; from around 10pm it’s a full nightclub with DJs, table minimums, and a dress code.
What’s the dress code?
Smart-casual, strictly enforced at night: no shorts (except day events), no athletic wear, tanks, slides, or distressed sneakers.
Where is it and how do I get in?
112 West 25th Street, on the roof of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel. The F and M at 23rd St are closest. Late-night usually needs a reservation with a minimum.
Deal and hours last verified July 2026. The Martini Power Hour days vary on the venue’s own site, and rooftop/club hours shift seasonally — confirm with Somewhere Nowhere before visiting.