A rooftop cocktail bar atop the Freehand Hotel known for getting crowded fast and long waits at peak times.
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010



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Broken Shaker's rooftop perch at the Freehand Hotel draws heavy crowds, and The Infatuation's Flatiron drinks guide warns 'it gets crowded here, so you should get here early, or mentally prepare for a long wait.'
The guide frames the wait as worth enduring — 'the good news is, it's worth it' — and points to Resy as a way to reserve ahead rather than risk the line.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations via Resy
Walk-ins: Possible; long waits likely during busy periods per The Infatuation
The Infatuation's Flatiron drinks guide doesn't give a specific time but warns to 'mentally prepare for a long wait' if you don't arrive early.
Yes — The Infatuation's guide provides a Resy link to reserve at this rooftop bar.
Walk-ins are possible but risk a long wait during busy periods; The Infatuation advises arriving early or booking via Resy.