Melbourne
10 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne’s rooftop dining options range from Spanish tapas and regional Victorian cooking to pizza, craft beer and cocktail-led evenings. Use this comparison to match your group, menu priorities and preferred rooftop style with a venue that fits the occasion.
Our method for this guide
This selection of rooftop restaurants in Melbourne weighs each business's reputation, which anyone can check online, against how much of its work is devoted to this service. Those that do exactly this, and have done it well for years, come first.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
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Compare 10 Rooftop Restaurants in Melbourne
Two Hands Rooftop Bar & Beer Garden Eatery
Two Hands Rooftop Bar & Beer Garden Eatery is an Abbotsford bar and restaurant with rooftop, beer-garden and indoor spaces. Its menu includes burgers, tapas, Japanese street food and pizza, while the venue also offers cocktails, shisha, music, karaoke, open-mic evenings and a pool table. Express pick-up and delivery are available throughout the week and late at night.
Notable strengths: Rooftop, beer-garden and indoor areas are combined with events and shisha
Groups looking for food, drinks and several evening entertainment options311A Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, AustraliaBomba Tapas Bar & Rooftop
Bomba Tapas Bar & Rooftop is a Melbourne restaurant serving Spanish-style dishes from pork belly and paella to tapas, alongside a wide choice of vermouths. Its rooftop bar adds a separate setting for drinks and views, while the dining experience suits celebrations, set-menu meals, brunches and relaxed catch-ups. The menu includes dishes such as scallops, croquetas, gambas, lamb ribs and churros.
Notable strengths: Combines a Spanish tapas menu with a rooftop bar
Groups planning a tapas meal or celebrationDiners wanting Spanish-style food with rooftop drinks103 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaFarmer's Daughters
Farmer’s Daughters is a Melbourne restaurant, bar and deli focused on seasonal Gippsland produce and provenance-based dining. Its three levels provide distinct experiences: casual deli dining with Gippsland wines and beer, a restaurant presenting a regional Victorian culinary journey, and a rooftop serving locally sourced craft beer, wine and spirits. The venue suits degustation meals, casual drinks, private dining and visitors wanting a taste of Victorian food and wine.
Notable strengths: Works directly with Gippsland farmers, producers and growers
Diners interested in seasonal Gippsland produce and regional Victorian cookingVisitors choosing between casual deli dining, restaurant meals or rooftop drinks95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaBrewmanity Brewery & Rooftop
Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop is a brewery in South Melbourne spread across three levels and culminating in a rooftop bar. It suits groups, families and dog owners seeking craft beer, pub-style food and city views, with wheat beer, sour and stout among the beers highlighted. The venue also offers other drinks, indoor and patio seating, and space for celebrations.
Notable strengths: Three-level venue with a rooftop bar and city outlook
Craft beer, rooftop views and relaxed group gatherings50 Tope St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaSantana Rooftop Bar
Santana Rooftop Bar is a Melbourne CBD venue with rooftop seating, outdoor dining, cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and food. It suits groups, tourists and city visitors looking for drinks in a cosy, casual setting with views and a west-facing rooftop. Personal service, knowledgeable whisky guidance and customised alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks distinguish the experience.
Notable strengths: Offers rooftop seating with city views and west-facing sunshine
Drinks with friends on a rooftop in Melbourne CBDLevel 3/169 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaDom's Social Club
Dom’s Social Club is a multi-level bar on Swanston Street with a focused pizza and snack menu, cocktails, beer and wine. Its dining room, bar with pool table and rooftop seating suit catch-ups, shared meals and relaxed evenings where conversation matters. The venue is easy to miss from street level and accepts reservations.
Notable strengths: Three levels include a dining room, pool-table bar and rooftop
Friends sharing pizza and snacksRelaxed drinks across several seating areasGroups planning a later dinner1/301 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaState of Grace
State of Grace is a Melbourne cocktail bar, restaurant and cellar bar serving Modern European food in a highly visual setting that includes a mounted giraffe. It suits drinks, rooftop brunches and relaxed meals, with cocktails ranging from Amaretto Sours and Margaritas to Martinis and Negronis. Bottomless brunch includes unlimited cocktails and drinks for a two-hour sitting at $80 per person.
Notable strengths: Kitsch decor, including a mounted giraffe, gives the venue a memorable identity
Cocktails and Modern European dining in a distinctive settingRooftop brunches and group celebrationsA two-hour bottomless brunch with selected food, cocktails, wine and beer27 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaUnion Electric Bar & Rooftop
Union Electric Bar & Rooftop is a stylish Chinatown-area bar with exposed brick walls, a rooftop garden and a broad cocktail offering. Its open-air rooftop setting, fairy lights and relaxed atmosphere suit friends looking to settle in for drinks, particularly on warm evenings.
Notable strengths: Exposed brick interiors and a rooftop garden with fairy lights
Rooftop drinks with friendsCocktail-led evenings in a relaxed setting13 Heffernan Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaSlate Restaurant Bar
Slate Restaurant Bar is a Melbourne dining venue pairing bar bites and cocktails with a light, upscale interior, sleek decor and a covered rooftop terrace. Its food offering includes dishes such as calamari, lamb skewers, prawn capellini, cheeseburgers and desserts, while the venue also caters for events. It suits lunches, celebrations and groups seeking rooftop dining with attentive hosting.
Notable strengths: A covered rooftop terrace provides an elevated outdoor setting
Lunches and celebrations with rooftop outdoor diningGroups organising events with food and drinks9 Goldsbrough La, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaMirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge is a South Melbourne cocktail bar with rooftop seating, outdoor dining, cocktails, wine, food, live music and performances. It suits groups, date nights and relaxed catch-ups, particularly around sunset or happy hour, with a retractable roof and heating for cooler evenings.
Notable strengths: Rooftop seating includes a retractable roof and heating
Groups looking for rooftop drinks and foodCatch-ups around sunset or during happy hourLevel 3/209 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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What these rooftop venues offer
- Spanish tapas and rooftop drinksBomba Tapas Bar & Rooftop combines Spanish-style dishes, vermouths, set menus and brunch formats with a separate rooftop bar.
- Multi-space group diningTwo Hands offers rooftop, beer-garden and indoor areas alongside burgers, tapas, Japanese street food, pizza, cocktails, karaoke and other entertainment.
- Regional Victorian food and wineFarmer’s Daughters presents Gippsland produce across a deli, restaurant and rooftop, supporting casual drinks through to degustation dining.
- Covered terrace celebrationsSlate Restaurant Bar pairs bar bites, cocktails and a covered rooftop terrace with event planning for lunches, celebrations and groups.
- Cocktail-led brunchesState of Grace offers Modern European food, rooftop brunches and a documented two-hour bottomless brunch with selected drinks.
- Relaxed rooftop cocktailsUnion Electric, Santana and Mirror Mirror focus on rooftop drinks, with features such as fairy lights, city views, live music, heating or a retractable roof.
- Beer, pizza and shared foodBrewmanity and Dom’s Social Club suit relaxed gatherings with craft beer or cocktails, pub-style food, pizza, snacks and several seating areas.
How to choose a Melbourne rooftop restaurant
- Start with the mealChoose Bomba for tapas, Farmer’s Daughters for Gippsland produce, or Dom’s for pizza and snacks. For drinks with lighter food, consider a cocktail-led venue.
- Match the groupBook a venue with multiple spaces or event support for larger gatherings. Two Hands, Slate and the brewery options are described as suitable for groups and celebrations.
- Decide how much entertainment mattersTwo Hands includes karaoke, music, open-mic evenings and a pool table, while Mirror Mirror adds live performances. Other rooftops are more focused on food or conversation.
- Consider the weather-sensitive settingUnion Electric is mostly outdoor, while Slate has a covered terrace and Mirror Mirror has a retractable roof and heating.
- Check booking detailsReservations are recommended for Bomba and accepted at Dom’s; confirm current availability and any event conditions directly before travelling.
Frequent questions
Which Melbourne rooftop restaurant is best for tapas?
Bomba Tapas Bar & Rooftop is the clearest match, with Spanish-style dishes, tapas, vermouths and rooftop drinks.
Are any listed rooftop venues suited to celebrations?
Yes. Bomba, Slate, Farmer’s Daughters, Two Hands and several cocktail venues describe options for celebrations, parties or functions.
Where can a group combine food and entertainment?
Two Hands combines several food styles with music, karaoke, open-mic evenings and a pool table. Mirror Mirror also pairs food and cocktails with live entertainment.
Which rooftop options focus mainly on cocktails?
Union Electric, Santana, Mirror Mirror and State of Grace are particularly suited to cocktail-led visits, although food availability varies.
