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The Ides at Wythe Hotel

Williamsburg's Wythe Hotel has a long history, having been built as a cooperage in 1901 and recently converted into a hip hotel.  The Brooklyn destination's sixth floor bar offers a seasonal drink menu, a large terrace, and a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline.  Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant Reynards beforehand (if you can get a table) before you head upstairs: although restauranteur Andrew Tarlow and his team run both sites, only the ground floor serves food. Open: Daily, 5 PM-2 AM Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave. at N. 11th St., Brooklyn [Photos via, via, via]