Hotels · 44 W 63rd St · about 23 min from us
From the Empire, a 23-minute walk or a short ride
Across from Lincoln Center, on W 63rd St. This is fifteen blocks north of our street, and we'd take a cab.
Lobby to our door
about 23 minon foot · 1.2 mi
- Blocks
- 15
- Avenues to cross
- 2
- Turns
- 2
- FromThe Empire Hotel, 44 W 63rd St
- ToCantina Rooftop, 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Aves. Tell a driver the same.
We're a separate restaurant, not part of the hotel.
Book a tableThe walk from the Empire
- Out the front door on W 63rd St, turn left and walk west to Columbus Ave.
- Turn left and go 15 blocks south on Columbus Ave, which becomes 9th Ave at W 59th St, to W 48th St.
- Turn right and walk west on W 48th St, crossing 10th and 11th Aves.
- We're at 605 W 48th St, on your right just past 11th Ave, in the HK Hall building. Cantina is on the roof.
Rather ride? The 66 St-Lincoln Center station is about 2 min from the hotel. Take the 1 to 50 St, then walk about 16 min.
Before you book
Coming from The Empire Hotel
Count on about 23 min to the door with no stops, and longer with the lights. If you have a table booked, give yourself extra.
From our door to Studio 54 is about 18 min, against about 11 min from your hotel. Keep that in mind if there's a curtain time tonight.
One more thing: we're loud. There's a live DJ every night we're open, so pick somewhere else for a quiet talk. We're closed on Mondays.
Cantina Rooftop is a separate restaurant, with no connection to the Empire. How to find us →
Closest to the Empire
Walk times here start at the hotel, not at our door.
Broadway
- Studio 54about 11 min
- The Broadway Theatreabout 12 min
- The August Wilsonabout 13 min
Subway
- 66 St-Lincoln Center 1about 2 min
- 59 St-Columbus Circle 1ABCDabout 3 min
Around here
- Lincoln Centerabout 5 min
- Columbus Circleabout 5 min
- Terminal 5about 15 min
Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday, last reservation 10pm. Tables are held for 90 minutes.
The Empire: dinner questions
How far is Cantina Rooftop from The Empire Hotel?
About 23 min on foot, 1.2 miles. Walk west on W 63rd St, south on 9th Ave and west on W 48th St.
Is Cantina Rooftop part of The Empire Hotel?
No. We're a separate restaurant at 605 W 48th St, in the HK Hall building, with no connection to the hotel. To eat with us, book a table here.
Should I walk or take a cab from the Empire?
Take a cab unless you feel like a long walk: it's about 23 min on foot, with 15 blocks down Columbus Ave, which becomes 9th Ave at W 59th St,. Tell the driver 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Aves.
What's the closest subway to the Empire?
66 St-Lincoln Center (1) is about 2 min from the hotel. Ride the 1 to 50 St (1), then it's about 16 min on foot to us.
Which Broadway theater is closest to the Empire?
Studio 54 at 254 W 54th St, about 11 min on foot from the hotel.
What are your hours?
Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.
Staying somewhere else nearby?
Hotel and walking details checked November 2026. Routes from OpenStreetMap.