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Climb the stairs and treat yourself to a brew with a view at Melbourne's finest rooftop bars. Some of our favourites are tucked away in city laneways or can be found high atop majestic buildings. It's time to take your social occasion alfresco. 

A few high-lights

Melbourne's rooftop bar scene is buzzing. Settle in with a spritz and take in some spectacular views.
Siglo Bar, CBD, Melbourne, Victoria

Siglo

Bars
Climb the grand staircase to a place of beautiful wines, international beers and late-night snacks – all with views of grand, floodlit architecture.
Rooftop Bar, Curtin House, Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Ain Raadik

Rooftop Bar

Bars
Take in jaw-dropping views of the CBD skyline at Rooftop Bar, set seven storeys atop the popular Curtin House.
Blossom Rooftop Bar

Blossom Rooftop Bar

Bars
Blossom Rooftop Bar is Melbourne CBD's newest and highest rooftop bar. With a stunning industrial interior, adorned with artwork by acclaimed artist Lisa...
Bomba, Melbourne

Bomba

Restaurants
Tuck into tapas at this contemporary Spanish bodega, then stay for a rooftop cocktail overlooking the treetops.
Good Heavens bar, Melbourne, Australia.

Good Heavens

Bars
Take a gander at Fancy Hanks' rooftop neighbour, where it’s all about Palm Springs glamour, hyper-colour drinks, and easy grab-and-smash eats.
Goldilocks Bar, Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Paul Philipson

Goldilocks Bar

Bars
Goldilocks is an upstairs bar dripping with all the wonder and excitement of a fairytale. Pick out a classic cocktail and let the adventures begin.
Rooftop at QT Melbourne

Rooftop at QT

Bars
Nestled amongst Melbourne's ever-expanding city skyline, quench your thirst while taking in the heart and soul of Melbourne from above.
HER MELBOURNE from a distance

HER Melbourne

Bars
HER is an entire building dedicated to the things Melbourne loves – modern classic food, sophisticated drinks, art, design, and music. From HQ Group (Arbory...
Loop Roof, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Loop Roof

Bars
Climb the stairs at Loop Project Space & Bar to discover this chic, rooftop spot perfect for a cocktail or hard ice tea come rain, hail or shine.
Johnny's Green Room, Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Johnny's Green Room

Bars
Expect fabulous views, drinks and Italian bar snacks, even Pidapipó choc tops, at this spacious rooftop bar atop the King and Godfree deli.
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A crowd of people at Riverland Bar at night

Riverland Bar

Bars
Walk down from Princes Bridge and join the merry throng along the banks of the Yarra River. Grab a beer, hit the BBQ and watch the boats go by.
Ponyfish Island, Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Robert Blackburn

Ponyfish Island

Bars
Clinging to a pylon beneath the pedestrian bridge over the Yarra to Southbank, you'll find a pop-up oasis of beer, coffee and tasty toasties.
Melbourne views on Southbank river

Yarra Botanica

Bars
Yarra Botanica is a two-level floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating an all-local lineup of seasonal food and drinks. Supporting local...
Arbory Bar, Melbourne. Picture by Josie Withers

Arbory

Bars
This train platform turned outdoor bar and eatery offers the perfect excuse to miss your next train, from espresso hour till espresso-martini hour.

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