Best Rooftop Bars In Melbourne City

Melbourne is a city of secrets and a true trendsetter in the global entertainment industry. Looking around most streets in the city you’ll see the usual run of high street shops, commercial restaurants and bars, but there’s something slightly different about them. Be brave, push open that door, walk down that graffitied alleyway and jump in that lift in the uninviting shop and you’ll soon discover what this city is hiding on its many stunning rooftops.

Goldilocks

When you walk into this Chinese restaurant on Swanston Street, look to your left and you’ll see a small lift, head to the top floor and you’ll be greeted with a warm smile from the host and guided to a seat at one of Melbourne’s newest rooftop hangouts, Goldilocks. With stunning sunset views over the city, a great craft beer and cocktail menu, this is our top pick for Melbourne’s best rooftop bar in the CBD. This trendy bar is somehow still a secret with the Melbourne locals so don’t be surprised if you ask for directions and get a blank stare back.
Level 4, 264 Swanston Street, Melbourne
www.goldilocksbar.com.au

Siglo

This bar is as dressed to impress as its staff, patrons and drinks. Siglo arguably has one of Melbourne’s best wine and champaign lists, and, for the guys, you can even kick back with a cigar. This high-end wine bar sits on top of the European Restaurant overlooking St Patrick’s Cathedral and Spring Street. Siglo is a rooftop hangout that regularly features in Conde Nast Traveller and other top magazines’ Best Rooftop Bar lists and there’s a reason for that…
161 Spring Street, Melbourne
www.theeuropean.com.au

Palmz Rooftop Bar

Cool, trendy, hip and a big part of Melbourne’s rooftop scene, Palmz Rooftop Bar is without a doubt one you have to put on your Melbourne bar bucket list. It may overlook the bustling Bourke Street but you’ll be kicking back with a great cocktail or beer and lapping up the 360 degree city views in minutes.
193 Bourke Street, Melbourne
www.thecarlton.com.au