Starchild Rooftop FAQs

Starchild Rooftop is a 21+ venue. No one under the age of 21 may enter the venue.

We are located on the 27th floor of the Civilian Hotel on 8th avenue and 48th Street.

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: CLOSED

We play a mix of open format influenced by soulful house, funk, soul, disco and golden era hip hop. For special events, DJs will often feature their own music format that will typically align with our format. View our upcoming events here.

There is not a cover charge however during our nightlife hours, reservations are highly recommended as entry is at the discretion of the door.

Reservations can be made through RESY or OpenTable. Walk-ins are welcome, but admission is at the door’s discretion on the weekends. For large parties or special inquiries, please contact our reservations team directly ([email protected]).

We always try to accommodate and prioritize requests from guests staying at the Civilian Hotel. If you are a guest at the hotel, please feel free to email us here with details of your stay and request [email protected].

Starchild maintains an upscale, fashion-forward dress code.

After 9 PM on Friday and Saturday, our dress code is enforced at the door. We do not allow beachwear, shorts, athletic apparel, sweatpants, jerseys, sleeveless shirts or hoodies. Beanies, baseball hats, and flip-flops are likewise prohibited.

Admission is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed regardless of reservation status.

Yes, we have a small but hearty list of bar snacks and bites available. We stop serving bites after 10PM.

Yes! Starchild offers a late night Happy Hour from 8pm -11pm on Tuesday through Saturday. View the menu here.