Melbourne rooftop scene is a year-round affair, helped by heated terraces and the city's culture of laneway-bar architecture. The 10 below cover the CBD, Fitzroy and Brunswick.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Melbourne
01 · Melbourne
CBD
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Spanish-deco rooftop
Above the Supper Club. Heated outdoor terrace open year-round.
Order: A martini and one of their cigars
02 · Melbourne
CBD
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Garden rooftop · Themed
Garden-themed CBD rooftop. Astroturf, deck chairs, summer programming.
Order: A spritz on the lawn
03 · Melbourne
Fitzroy
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Pintxos rooftop · Casual
Fitzroy rooftop above the popular pintxos bar. Casual atmosphere with Brunswick Street views.
Order: A vermouth + pintxos
04 · Melbourne
Fed Square
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Casual rooftop · Yarra view
Casual rooftop with direct Yarra River and Flinders Street Station views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
05 · Melbourne
CBD
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Italian rooftop · Casual
Italian-themed rooftop in CBD. Casual atmosphere with strong cocktail program.
Order: A negroni at the rooftop
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06 · Melbourne
CBD
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Outdoor cinema · Casual
On top of Curtin House. Outdoor cinema in summer, sweeping CBD view.
Order: A spritz at the cinema
07 · Melbourne
CBD
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Casual rooftop · Modern
Modern CBD rooftop with sweeping views.
Order: A craft cocktail at sunset
08 · Melbourne
CBD
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Casual rooftop · CBD
Casual CBD rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
09 · Melbourne
CBD
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Casual rooftop
Casual rooftop with mid-week DJ programming.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
10 · Melbourne
CBD
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At QT Melbourne. Modern hotel rooftop with sweeping CBD views.
Order: A signature with the panorama
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How Melbourne does rooftops year-round
Siglo and Madame Brussels are essential. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM.
