Dining at Pod Times Square: Serafina in the Sky and Bar 42
Pod Times Square has two on-site dining venues: Serafina in the Sky (rooftop Italian restaurant serving dinner; Tue–Thu & Sun 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5–11pm) and the ground-floor Bar 42 & Terrace (lobby bar serving cocktails, snacks and a paid on-the-go breakfast). Both are convenient for pre- or post-theater meals given the hotel's Midtown West location near Times Square and Broadway.
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Where to eat at Pod Times Square
The hotel offers two primary on-site venues for food and drink: Serafina in the Sky on the rooftop, and Bar 42 & Terrace in the lobby and terrace area. There are no other full-service restaurants listed on the property.
Serafina in the Sky focuses on Italian dinner service with indoor and alfresco seating on the rooftop. Bar 42 functions as the hotel's lobby bar with cocktails, snacks and an on-the-go breakfast option.
- Serafina in the Sky: rooftop Italian restaurant, dinner service
- Bar 42 & Terrace: lobby bar serving cocktails, snacks, paid breakfast
- Pizzoteca / personal pizzas and some breakfast items are available via Bar 42/Pizzoteca on certain days
| Venue | Type | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Serafina in the Sky | Rooftop Italian restaurant (dinner) | Tue–Thu & Sun 5:00–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–11:00 PM |
| Bar 42 & Terrace | Lobby bar (cocktails, snacks, on-the-go breakfast) | Hours vary — check with concierge |
Serafina in the Sky: what to expect
Serafina in the Sky is a rooftop Italian restaurant offering both indoor seating and alfresco rooftop dining with skyline views. The venue is presented as the hotel's dinner destination.
Service is aimed at relaxed dinner crowds and groups; specific menu items and prices are not provided here, so check the restaurant directly or ask the front desk/concierge when you arrive.
- Rooftop location with indoor and outdoor seating
- Dinner service only (hours listed above)
- Good option for evening meals after Broadway shows
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Italian (rooftop restaurant) |
| Best for | Evening dinner, skyline views |
| Reservation tip | Ask concierge or call ahead — rooftop space fills for weekend evenings |
Bar 42 & Terrace: breakfast, cocktails and snacks
Bar 42 is the ground-floor lobby bar and the hotel's casual spot for cocktails, light bites and a paid on-the-go breakfast. The Terrace lets guests take drinks outdoors when weather and hotel operations allow.
Bar 42 and Pizzoteca are listed as serving personal pizzas and breakfast items on specific days; timing and menu availability can vary, so confirm with the hotel for current offerings.
- On-the-go breakfast available for a surcharge
- Cocktails and snacks throughout the day and evening
- Personal pizzas and some items listed as available Tue–Sat 1pm–11pm via Pizzoteca/Bar 42
| What | When (as listed) |
|---|---|
| On-the-go breakfast | Available at Bar 42 (paid) |
| Personal pizzas / Pizzoteca | Tue–Sat 1:00–11:00 PM (per third-party listing) |
| Cocktails & snacks | Hours vary — check concierge |
Practical tips for dining here
Serafina in the Sky operates on a dinner schedule; if you need an earlier meal or breakfast, Bar 42's on-the-go options are the hotel’s primary choice. No meal plans or all-inclusive options are offered at the hotel.
The property is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages, so families can dine at both Serafina in the Sky and Bar 42. The hotel is smoke-free, and terrace seating is non-smoking as part of the property's policy.
- No all-inclusive meal plan; meals and drinks are charged separately
- If you have a show on Broadway, ask the concierge about timing to make dinner fit before curtain
- Check Serafina’s rooftop availability on weekends (Fri–Sat later closing hour)
| Need | Advice |
|---|---|
| Early breakfast | Use Bar 42 on-the-go breakfast (paid) |
| Dinner before a show | Reserve or check rooftop times; Serafina opens at 5:00 PM |
| Outdoor seating preference | Ask about terrace availability and weather considerations |
Where to sit and when to go
Rooftop seating at Serafina in the Sky provides skyline views; weekends (Fri–Sat) have later service hours and can be busier. The lobby Bar 42 and Terrace suit quick pre-theater drinks, late-night snacks, or a casual meeting spot.
If you prefer quieter dining, consider visiting Serafina/Terrace on a weekday evening when the rooftop typically closes earlier than on weekends.
- Weeknights: Serafina open 5–10 PM (Tue–Thu), generally quieter than weekends
- Fri–Sat: Serafina open until 11 PM — busier for evening dining
- Bar 42: flexible for snacks, cocktails and quick breakfasts; hours vary
| Time | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Early evening / before 7 PM | Serafina or Bar 42 (both suitable) |
| Late evening (after 10 PM) | Bar 42; Serafina open later only Fri–Sat |
| Morning | Bar 42 on-the-go breakfast |
Getting help and nearby options
Ask the front desk or concierge for current menus, rooftop reservations, and any event or closure notices. The hotel lists complimentary luggage storage if you need to store bags before or after dining plans.
Pod Times Square sits in Midtown West, roughly 0.4 miles from the center of Times Square and steps from Broadway theaters, so a wide range of off-site restaurants is also within easy walking distance if you want more variety.
- Front-desk/concierge can confirm Serafina reservations and Bar 42 hours
- Facility fee covers in-room Wi‑Fi and domestic phone calls — check your folio for charges
- If venues are closed or full, the Times Square/Broadway area has many off-site dining choices a short walk away
| Contact | Use for |
|---|---|
| Hotel front desk / concierge | Reservations, menus, terrace availability |
| On arrival | Ask about luggage storage and nearest off-site dining |
| BookResorts agents (24/7) | +1 (888) 605-1350 (booking help) |
