Loop

rooftop · Modern Loop Roof is the modern CBD rooftop that has steadily upgraded its cocktail offer since opening and now runs one of the more interesting mid-tier programmes in the central city. The terrace is loosely organised around a central bar, the view runs north across the CBD rooflines, and the cocktail menu rotates roughly every two months with a clear commitment to seasonal Australian botanicals and small-distillery partnerships.

The wine list runs honest Victorian and South Australian depth. The food programme is competent rather than ambitious.

The room peaks at Friday after-work and Saturday late-afternoon hours and handles its volume with operational confidence. It ranks seventh because the cocktail programme is more thoughtful than the casual aesthetic signals, and the technical floor is consistent across multiple visits.

For the full ranking, see our editorial round-up of the 10 best rooftop bars in Melbourne, the broader Melbourne rooftop bars guide, and our category index of rooftop bars worldwide.