Runner Up Rooftop Bar

Overview

Perched aloft Collingwood Yards, Runner Up is a rooftop bar with stunning views of its surrounds. The vibe is a fun and playful blend of old and new with bold colours, 70s fitting and fixtures, and velvet curtains.

The rooftop — suitable for whatever weather Melbourne throws at it with its retractable awning — can accommodate up to 70 people, and there's often a rotating list of DJs from Thursdays to Sundays. 

Drop by between 5 and 7pm on weekdays for 'golden hour specials' that range from $7 shandy to $15 Tommy's Tap Marg. Cheekily, '$9.99 all the time' is a price-tag attached to lager and the second-best red, white, orange and prosecco on the menu. 

The wine list spotlights Victorian natural wine producers as well as a smattering from France, Italy and other parts of Australia. Cocktails are classic with a twist, like the espresso martini that features Biscoff-spiced vodka or the vodka martini that incorporates fresh tomato-infused vodka. 

Snacks are limited to Chappy's, mixed olives, dolmades, and the choice of either duck terrine or mushroom pate for something decadent to spread across pita crisps. If you're hankering for something more substantial, order pizza from the nearby Thin Slizzy anytime from 5pm.