Just in time for summer, the gorgeous art deco rooftop bar Ophelia Lounge has launched a brunch menu that ‘towers’ over them all! You will want to bring a friend or a date, along with your appetite, to enjoy this feast, as well as the breathtaking East River views from the 26th floor.
Ophelia Bar NYC
Located atop The Beekman Tower, Ophelia’s “Top of the Tower” brunch is now being offered every Sunday, from noon to 4pm, and reservations can be made by OpenTable.
Choose from three, 3-tiered brunch towers options; each begin with freshly baked blueberry and raspberry scones. The 3-Tier Brunch Towers include an assortment of fruit, an array of freshly prepared sandwiches-smoked salmon, Maine lobster rolls, as well as quiche, crispy pommes and more. There is also an a la carte menu, including Crab Benedict, crispy prosciutto, egg & cheese croissant, Belgian waffles, and other selections.
New cocktails at Ophelia Lounge, include the Verde Mary (left), with Rutte celery gin, tomatillo, jalapeño, cilantro, horseradish, cumin and lime, and the Watermelon Refresher, with bourbon, fresh watermelon juice, honey, lemon, and Fever Tree ginger beer. Photo by Linda Sheridan
Brunch wouldn’t be complete without cocktails! In additional to traditional cocktails on request, Ophelia’s mixologists have come up with some tasty concoctions to quench your thirst, including Ophelia’s Mimosa with Casalini Prosecco, Napoleon Mandarine, orange bitters, and orange espuma; Verde Mary with Rutte celery gin, tomatillo, jalapeño, cilantro, horseradish, cumin, and lime; and a Watermelon Refresher made with bourbon, fresh watermelon juice, honey, lemon, and Fever Tree ginger beer.
Ophelia Lounge is located at 3 Mitchell Place, 26th floor, 212-980-4796, opheliany.com