RAISE Rooftop

Overview

RAISE Rooftop is taking Brisbane's cafe game to new heights. The New York-style cafe and event space is perched on the top floor of 157 Ann Street, removed from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. 

The new spot provides a laidback energy for people to chill out with a coffee and a pastry to break up the busy days. Sweet treats are provided by I Heart Brownies, which happen to all be gluten-free, and pastries come from Banette. 

RAISE Rooftop then transforms into a lively event space come evening. With 180-degree skyline views, the flexible space can play host to corporate functions, workshops, networking events, celebrations and private parties. 

The co-founders of the new venue, Laura Campion and Alex Afflick, say they set out to create a space that combines a New York rooftop atmosphere with the warmth of a local hang-out to bring the community together. They "saw the potential to create a really unique experience up here with all this beautiful sky, fresh air and a blank canvas to work with…Whether it's coffee in the sunshine, a networking opportunity, or a private rooftop celebration, RAISE is here for it."

Images: Nelson Zambrano.