Above Rooftop

It was ok I'd say. I went here to celebrate my 23rd birthday with a few of my friends. We pregamed at the Hampton then just walked across the parking lot to the Hilton. A lot of older guidos and guidettes I guess you can say. Not all that. Thank goodness for pregame

My question is this, is ABOVE at the Hilton Garden gay and lesbian friendly ? We wanted to have our same-sex wedding celebration there. However, we could not find any web-site that stated they were actually GLBT friendly. They did host a same-sex wedding fair in 2011.Frankly, I wish they would add to their web-site a tab stating gays and lesbians are encouraged to have their celebrations here. This is New York City in 2013 ! The place is beautiful and the nicest venue on Staten Island. We are everywhere and our money is as good as straight peoples, you know.

I had heard mixed reviews about Above & I left with just that. The decor is beautiful and open and the outside area is just as nice. The bar is pretty long, but there is only one bar. There was a smaller mini roll-in bar and the kitchen was still open a little after midnight. The drinks are pricey, especially for the size glass they give you. There is a lot of wasted space and definitely little room to dance. There is a big conference table in the front of the room and couches in the middle. Security is constantly telling you to move around & coat check is mandatory. I have never felt so young somewhere. There were plenty of cougars and older men hanging around, as well as people coming up from the ballroom downstairs. It appeared to be the new Bistro hangout, with your typical Staten Island girls trying to brew a fight. Hopefully the summer brings a better experience.