Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Melbourne 2025: CBD & Beyond

Melbourne's rooftop bar scene is one of the city's great pleasures — born from the same creative energy that produced the laneway bars below, and offering equally inventive experiences with the added benefit of skyline views and fresh air. From the legendary Rooftop Bar on Swanston Street (one of Melbourne's oldest) to the polished hotel rooftops of the CBD and the converted warehouse tops of Fitzroy and Collingwood, Melbourne rooftop experiences span every mood and budget.