The Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
Where to head when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

The Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
There's a certain entrancing quality to rooftop bars. Whether it's drinking at altitude, the fresh air on your face or the sun beating down on your vitamin-D-deficient skin, these beguiling openair beauties consistently draw you in. Thankfully, Melbourne has more than a couple that'll help you make the most of this city of ours — and all-year-round, too.
This list is a collection of bars and pubs that have put their rooftop real estate to good use. There are old faces, newcomers and places that you might have forgotten. From a plant-filled inner city oasis to a fairy light-lit Mexican bar in the 'burbs, these rooftops are pulling out all the stops. And, we're glad — cocktails taste infinitely better skyward in fancy surrounds.
Image: Mr Brownie, Parker Blain.
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Madame Brussels
With AstroTurf, tennis whites and jugs of Pimms, Madame B has classic summer style.
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Fonda Windsor
Bridging the gap between Taco Bill and Mamasita, minus the sombreros and fishbowl cocktails.
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Goldilocks
Above a Chinese restaurant, find a world with three bears and drinks that are just right.
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Marquis of Lorne
The Marquis of Lorne is alive again with same old-pub charm and a modern Melbourne menu.
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Union Electric
This Chinatown bar boasts an ever-changing cocktail offering and a rooftop gin garden.
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Sagra
A Malvern restaurant with all-day Italian dining, a rooftop bar and even a gallery.
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Fonda Collingwood
Melbourne's cheap and colourful Mexican chain takes over two storeys on Smith Street.
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Father's Office
Overlooking the State Library, this CBD bar serves up burgers, wings and a generous happy hour.
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Campari House
Navigate the four levels of this hospitality extravaganza with a Campari — or two — in hand.
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The Duke Of Wellington
It turns out Melbourne's oldest licensed pub has a few new tricks up its sleeve.
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European Bier Cafe
A triple-level bar boasting a broad spectrum of local and international beers.
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State of Grace
The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.
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Bomba Rooftop
The Spanish restaurant's rooftop serves up Catalan toasties and gin cocktails under the CBD stars.
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The Local Taphouse St Kilda
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and an indoor bocce court to boot.
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Land of Plenty
A St Kilda rooftop bar and barbecue joint with an all-Aussie drinks list and Milo desserts.
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Tetto di Carolina
A South Yarra bar with an outdoor terrace, live jazz and lots crafty cocktails.
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Fargo and Co
This old Richmond bank is the home of bottomless brunch and fried chicken.
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Adelphi Hotel Pool & Deck
You don't have to be staying at the hotel to make use of its rooftop pool and bar.
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Mr Brownie
A multi-level pub, Punjabi-style deli and rooftop bar run by chef-restaurateur Jessi Singh.
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Hobsons Bay Hotel
This bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.
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Johnny's Green Room
Dose up on sophisticated Euro vibes and Italian cocktails at this chic, sunny rooftop joint.