Dining at the hotel: Everdene, El Cielo, The Riff Raff Club and The Pool Club
Virgin Hotels New York City offers four on-site dining and drinking venues relevant to guests: Everdene (rooftop New American dining and sky bar), The Riff Raff Club (39th-floor cocktail lounge), El Cielo (Colombian fine dining), and The Pool Club (seasonal fourth-floor rooftop pool bar with snacks). Hours, age rules and reservation requirements vary by venue — check with the hotel or concierge for the latest availability and to reserve seating or pool access.
In this guide
Everdene — rooftop New American dining
Everdene is Virgin Hotels New York City’s New American restaurant and indoor-outdoor sky bar on the 3rd floor. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and runs a daily bar and happy hour.
Hours published by the hotel: Breakfast daily 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Lunch 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Dinner 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Bar daily 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Happy Hour daily 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Brunch on Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Location: 3rd Floor, 1227 Broadway (Everdene Terrace and indoor dining areas)
- Cuisine: Modern/New American seasonal menu with curated cocktails
- Capacity and spaces: listed dining capacity around 120; private dining and Everdene Terrace event spaces exist
| Service | Hours (hotel-published) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Lunch | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner / Bar | 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Bar 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. |
The Riff Raff Club — cocktail lounge and skyline views
The Riff Raff Club sits on the 39th floor and focuses on craft cocktails and skyline views, including Broadway and the Empire State Building. It’s geared toward evening drinks and intimate gatherings.
Hours are published as Monday–Wednesday 5:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. and Thursday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.; The Riff Raff Club is closed Sunday according to venue listings. The lounge runs a Skyline Happy Hour Tuesday–Friday 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Best for: Nightcaps, craft cocktails, skyline-view happy hour
- Reservations: Accepted up to 14 days in advance; larger groups (more than six) should email the reservations contact listed by the venue
- Event use: The space can be reserved for private events and has alcove/room options for groups
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Location | 39th floor |
| Typical hours | Mon–Wed 5pm–1am; Thu–Sat 5pm–2am (Sun closed) |
| Happy Hour | Skyline Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5pm–7pm |
El Cielo — Colombian fine dining
El Cielo at Virgin Hotels New York City is the hotel’s Colombian fine-dining option, intended for guests seeking a polished, intimate dinner. The venue emphasizes refined dishes inspired by Colombia’s regional flavors.
Hours for El Cielo vary; the hotel advises checking with the concierge or the restaurant directly for current dinner hours and reservation availability.
- Best for: Formal dinners, couples and private dining
- Reservations: Recommended; hours are not fixed in the hotel listing and may change
- Accessibility: The hotel reports accessible public dining areas; ask staff about specific seating accommodations
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Colombian fine dining |
| Hours | Vary — consult concierge or the restaurant |
| Reservations | Recommended |
The Pool Club — seasonal poolside drinks and snacks
The Pool Club is the hotel’s rooftop pool bar on the fourth-floor pool deck, serving cocktails and bar snacks beside the seasonal pool. Pool hours and Pool Club service run seasonally and are published by the hotel.
Pool-lounge access rules: loungers and cabanas are open to all ages from 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. daily on a first-come, first-served basis; from midday onward the Pool Club is restricted to guests 21 and over. Reservations and rental fees apply for lounger/cabana bookings after 12:00 p.m.
- Pool hours (hotel-published): 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily (seasonal)
- Pool Club Bar hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily (seasonal)
- Non-hotel visitors: public reservations are available (hotel guests get priority); third-party platforms list paid daytime access with minimum spend requirements
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 4th-floor rooftop pool deck |
| Pool hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (seasonal) |
| Age policy | All ages 8:00–11:30 a.m.; 21+ only from midday onward |
Practical dining tips and reservations
Make reservations for Everdene, El Cielo and The Riff Raff Club when you want specific times or table types; the Pool Club requires reservations for pool access and lounger/cabana rentals after noon. The hotel’s concierge can help with bookings and current availability.
Breakfast at the hotel is available as a cooked-to-order service daily from 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. but is not included in room rates; check current menu pricing with Everdene or the front desk.
- If traveling with children: plan pool time before 11:30 a.m. when the pool deck is open to all ages
- Happy hours: Everdene daily 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Riff Raff Skyline Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- For private dining or events, ask about the hotel’s private rooms and rooftop spaces (capacities and setup options vary)
| Need | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Restaurant/reservation | Everdene/El Cielo/The Riff Raff Club — contact the hotel or venue |
| Pool access or cabana rental | Pool Club reservations via hotel or listed reservation platform |
| Private events or catering | Hotel events team / concierge |
What families and pet owners should know
Families are welcome at Virgin Hotels New York City, but the hotel sometimes hosts adult-only events; call ahead to confirm dining and amenity availability for specific dates. Children may dine in the hotel’s restaurants; the Pool Club is open to children only in the mornings (8:00–11:30 a.m.).
The hotel allows up to two dogs per stay for an additional fee and provides pet amenities in rooms, and some public dining-adjacent outdoor areas are pet-friendly. The outdoor pool is off-limits to pets.
- Children: Pool access for all ages 8:00–11:30 a.m.; Pool Club 21+ from midday onward
- Pets: Dogs allowed (up to two) for a fee; cats are not permitted per third-party listings; pets cannot use the outdoor pool
- Accessibility: Dining venues include accessible public areas; ask staff about specific needs
| Topic | Key point |
|---|---|
| Pool | Family-friendly in mornings; 21+ after 11:30 a.m. |
| Pets | Dogs allowed with fee; pool off-limits to pets |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible dining spaces available |
