Golden Hour at One40 Debuts Above FiDi
A new rooftop destination has arrived in the Financial District with the opening of Golden Hour at One40, the outdoor rooftop experience at One40 Rooftop, located on the 20th floor of Club Quarters Hotel at 140 Washington Street.
Officially opening on April 15, Golden Hour at One40 expands the restaurant’s footprint with an open-air rooftop designed for sunset cocktails, skyline views, and a more relaxed way to take in Lower Manhattan from above. Positioned as an extension of the existing restaurant, the new outdoor space blends lounge-style seating, warm materials, natural textures, and greenery to create an atmosphere that feels both elevated and approachable.
The concept is centered around one of New York City’s best moments of the day. As the sun sets over downtown, the rooftop shifts from an easy daytime retreat into an inviting evening destination, pairing panoramic views with cocktails and shareable bites in a setting made for conversation and lingering a little longer.
Inside and out, One40 Rooftop reflects owner Mona Panjwani’s vision for a woman-owned dining destination that feels distinctly New York while remaining warm and social. The restaurant has also introduced a refreshed spring menu under Executive Chef Sebastien Chaoui, whose Modern American approach emphasizes seasonal ingredients and balanced flavors. Menu highlights include Grilled Colossal Prawns, Seared Sea Scallops, roasted beet salad, Duck Confit Pappardelle, and seafood-forward mains like Seared Halibut, Poached Cod, and Seared Black Bass.
Golden Hour at One40 also introduces a focused rooftop-friendly menu and cocktail program. Among the standout offerings is the Golden Hour Martini & Caviar, featuring Kaluga caviar and warm pomme crisps alongside an Altius Martini made with vodka, gin, Italicus bergamot, and pear. Other shareable options include a Deviled Eggs Flight with variations like classic, salmon roe, Iberico, and caviar, along with Fried Oysters served with lemon aioli.
The beverage program, led by Lead Beverage & Wine Director Michael Carroll, complements the rooftop setting with handcrafted cocktails and a globally inspired wine list designed to match the restaurant’s seasonal menu and skyline backdrop. For social coverage, guests can follow @goldenhouratone40 and @one40rooftop.
Designed by Abraham John Architects, the rooftop and interior restaurant make the most of their setting with sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. The design balances modern architectural lines with softer natural elements, while the interior’s sculptural steel mural ceiling offers a subtle nod to nearby One World Trade Center. The result is a rooftop that feels polished without being overly formal, making it just as fitting for after-work drinks as it is for a longer dinner downtown.
With its new outdoor rooftop, refreshed food and beverage offerings, and dramatic FiDi backdrop, Golden Hour at One40 is stepping into spring as one of Lower Manhattan’s new spots to know.
