Elsewhere's rooftop is the best free-standing argument for going out before dark in New York — an open deck over Bushwick with an unobstructed western view, which means the sun goes down directly behind the Manhattan skyline while the music is playing. B4B stack it with four DJs working the Latin-club and dance end of the spectrum, so the set has room to build across the whole evening. If your ideal night starts at golden hour rather than midnight, get here at doors.
What to expect
An open-air rooftop with a bar, a DJ setup and standing room around it, with the sunset view to the west. It runs early relative to Elsewhere's other rooms, so it functions as the front half of a night rather than the whole thing. The main venue downstairs runs its own separate programming later.
Good to know
- L to Jefferson Street; Elsewhere is a short walk along Johnson Avenue
- 21 and over with ID
- The rooftop is fully exposed — check the forecast and bring a layer for after sunset
- The west-facing rail is the sunset spot and fills first
- Rooftop admission is separate from the downstairs rooms unless the ticket says otherwise
- Cashless bar
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Common questions
Does the rooftop ticket include the main venue?
Not automatically. Elsewhere sells rooftop and indoor programming separately unless a ticket is listed as full-venue.
What happens if it rains?
The rooftop is open-air. Check Elsewhere's listing for weather policy before heading out.
How early should I arrive?
It starts in the early evening, and the sunset stretch is the busiest — arriving near doors gets you the western rail.
