The Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
The Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
There's a certain entrancing quality to the best rooftop bars in Melbourne. Whether it's drinking at altitude, the fresh air on your face or the sun beating down on your vitamin-D-deficient skin, these beguiling openair beauties consistently draw you in. Thankfully, our fine city has more than a couple that'll help you make the most of this city of ours — and all year round, too.
This list is a collection of Melbourne's best rooftop bars and pubs that have put their real estate to good use. There are old faces, newcomers and places that you might have forgotten. From a plant-filled inner city oasis to a fairy light-lit Mexican bar in the 'burbs, these rooftops are pulling out all the stops. And, we're glad — cocktails taste infinitely better skyward in fancy surrounds.
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Image: The Local Taphouse.
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Dom's Social Club
The former home of Peaches and Cheek has been transformed into a laidback spot that feels distinctly like an Italian social club.
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Johnny's Green Room
Dose up on sophisticated Euro vibes and Italian cocktails at this chic, sunny rooftop bar in Carlton.
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Beverly
Enjoy 270-degree views and a menu that fuses southern Cali influence with modern Australian flair.
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Marquis of Lorne
Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.
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HER Rooftop
Venture up to HER's garden party-inspired rooftop for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.
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The Local Taphouse St Kilda
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.
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Full Moon Fever
Lulie's all-weather rooftop bar is an escape to the Cali desert, complete with burgers, brews and an agave-heavy cocktail list.
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The Osborne Rooftop & Bar
Choose between its intimate cocktail lounge, on-site restaurant, classic pub or rooftop with views of the South Yarra skyline.
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Kewpie
This pub's breathing new life into a Brunswick Street classic, with cheap pizza, DJ nights and a secluded rooftop terrace.
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Goldilocks
Above a Chinese restaurant, find a world with three bears and drinks that are just right.
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Prince Alfred Hotel, Port Melbourne
Open seven days a week for you to get good pub grub and wash down with a crisp cold craft beer.
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Skinny Dog Hotel
The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.
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Richmond Club Hotel
Classic pub fare meets contemporary cuisine in the heart of Richmond.
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Stella Restaurant and Bar
This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering and an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street.
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Fable Melbourne
Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.
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Mr Brownie
A multi-level pub, Punjabi-style deli and rooftop bar run by chef-restaurateur Jessi Singh.
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Hobsons Bay Hotel
This bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.
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Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
Is Mirror Mirror rooftop bar the fairest of them all? Only time will tell.
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State of Grace
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.
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Tetto di Carolina
A South Yarra bar with an outdoor terrace, live jazz and lots crafty cocktails.
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Bomba Rooftop
The Spanish restaurant's rooftop serves up Catalan toasties and gin cocktails under the CBD stars.
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Fargo and Co
This old Richmond bank is the home of bottomless brunch and fried chicken.
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Union Electric
This Chinatown bar boasts an ever-changing cocktail offering and a rooftop gin garden.
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The Cornish Arms Hotel
A multi-level pub with a rooftop bar serving all types of goodness day and night.
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The Duke Of Wellington
It turns out Melbourne's oldest licensed pub has a few new tricks up its sleeve.
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Adelphi Hotel Pool & Deck
You don't have to be staying at the hotel to make use of its rooftop pool and bar.
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Father's Office
Overlooking the State Library, this CBD bar serves up burgers, wings and a generous happy hour.
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Fonda Windsor
Bridging the gap between Taco Bill and Mamasita, minus the sombreros and fishbowl cocktails.