Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Adelaide

2024 update

Explore our top picks of elevated Adelaide venues, from high-end rooftop lounges to beachside terraces.

Country Australia

Currency Australian dollar

Best time to visit September - May

Courtesy of Merrymaker Rooftop Bar

Adelaide Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:November 4, 2024

Adelaide rooftop map

Mixing twinkling skyline views with panoramics over the ocean, the rooftop bars Adelaide has to offer are as diverse as they are fantastic. And enjoying the city and the surrounding hills from a new perspective, drink in hand, is always a good idea.

So which is the best Adelaide rooftop bar? You will find out right here, with our ultimate guide to the best ones, packed with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. Just scroll down and find the rooftop bar in Adelaide best suited for you.

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9 best rooftop bars in Adelaide

Rooftop bar Adelaide 2KW Bar and Restaurant in Adelaide — 1

2KW Bar and Restaurant

8th floor | City Center

Highlights

Restaurant & rooftop bar

Amazing views

$$$$

Perched on top of an historic building in the heart of Adelaide, 2KW Bar and Restaurant is an awarded venue, aiming to provide **the best of food, drinks and views**. The inside restaurant features large windows looking out to the bright and airy outdoor terrace bar, surrounded with fantastic views over Adelaide. Up here you can indulge in modern Austrailan dishes, crafted signature cocktails, top whiskey picks and very nice wine list. Sophisticated yet vibrant, the 2KW rooftop bar is a great venue for chill-out after work cocktails or weekend vibes with live DJs.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Merrymaker Rooftop Bar in Adelaide — 2

Merrymaker Rooftop Bar

16th floor | City Center

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Tallest in town

Seafood

$$$

Sixteen floors up at the Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets you find Merrymaker Rooftop Bar. Being the tallest of the rooftop bars Adelaide has to offer, it is no surprise that the very colorful and chic terrace comes with **amazing views** over the city skyline and the Adelaide Hills. Specialising in classic cocktails with titillating twists and locally sourced seafood, the Merrymaker comes with a friendly and local vibe, perfect for sunny afternoon drinks, Sunday Sessions or late nights under the stars.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide The Gallery in Adelaide — 3

The Gallery

3rd floor | City Center

Highlights

Pizza

Popular AW

$$$

Found in the heart of the CBD, The Gallery offers two floors of elegant indoor function spaces, but the true gem is set on top. Spacious, modern and relaxed, the rooftop can be very open-air when the weather allows, but also offer plenty of cover during colder times. The Gallery menu includes everything from signature cocktails, frozen margaritas and wines, to bar snacks, bites and a tasty selection of pizza. A **highly popular after work spot** during the week, but equally popular as a weekend hot spot.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Sôl Rooftop in Adelaide — 4

Sôl Rooftop

9th floor | City Center

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Elegant

270° views

$$$$

On top of the SkyCity Casino you find Sôl, offering a bright, airy and stylish interior, leading out to an elegant rooftop terrace, surrounded with **amazing 270-degree views**, from the hills to the coast. The Sôl rooftop menu includes locally inspired and modern available for all day dining, along with a dynamic list of signature and time honoured cocktails, rare spirits and an expansive international wine list. Every weekend there is also a Bottomless Brunch.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Hennessy Rooftop Bar in Adelaide — 5

Hennessy Rooftop Bar

13th floor | City Center

Highlights

Chic

Live music & DJs

$$$$

Perched on top of the 5-star Mayfair Hotel in the heart of Adelaide, Hennessy Rooftop Bar is a venue where history meets city chic. In an elegant blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, here you can indulge in innovative and crafted house cocktails, premium champagne, a high-end selection of wine, as well as light meals, all to the sweeping views of Adelaide and over the iconic Rundle Mall and King William Street. Surrounded with a lux and sophisticated lounge vibe, turning extra vibrant with live music and DJ entertainment on weekends.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide The Unley in Adelaide — 6

The Unley

2nd floor | Parkside

Highlights

Modern pub

Lunch to late night

$$$

Found on popular Unley Road in Parkside, The Unley offers several floors of friendly atmosphere and great food and drinks. The revamped interior features a series of open and free flowing spaces, with contemporary styling and furniture, leading up to the **gorgeous and colorful rooftop**. Serving from lunch to late night daily, The Unley menu offers Adelaide pub food made with local, seasonal ingredients, along an extensive range of local wines and craft beers on tap, as well as a seasonal cocktail menu and artisanal gin list.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Rocket Bar & Rooftop in Adelaide — 7

Rocket Bar & Rooftop

3rd floor | City Center

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Weekend hot-spot

Vibrant

$$$

The Rocket Bar is somewhat a live music institution in Adelaide, serving bands, DJs and party vibes every weekend. Set above, the Rocket Rooftop is a bit more chill, but still **a prime spot for a fun night out**. Situated around a 120 year old Cycad tree, the leafy and astro-turf terrace comes with its own bar, comfy booths and cool views over the surrounding skyscrapers. Open nightly weekends and sometimes for daytime party sessions, open-air and elevated fun in Adelaide does not get much better than this.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Henley House Rooftop Bar in Adelaide — 8

Henley House Rooftop Bar

2nd floor | Henley Beach

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Beachside

Ocean views

$$$

Located right beside Henley Beach, Henley House Rooftop Bar is a premium destination, surrounded with soothing views over the ocean. Blending indoor and outdoor seating in a contemporary retro-look, with comfy lounge sofas and booths, the rooftop bar offers a nice selection of creative and crafted cocktails, bringing a seaside vibe to the classics. Expect friendly and **relaxing beachside lounge vibes**, perfect for after beach or pre-dinner drinks to beautiful sunsets.

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Rooftop bar Adelaide Nineteen Ten in Adelaide — 9

Nineteen Ten

3rd floor | City Center

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Burlesque & jazz club

Glamorous

$$$$

A unique rooftop bar, not only in Adelaide but pretty much in the world. With a luxurious speakeasy style, **inspired by the infamous Broadway burlesque clubs** during prohibition-era New York, the rooftop is open nightly Thursday to Saturday, and every evening means live performances, with the best talent of burlesque dancers and jazz bands taking the stage. Complemented with exquisite cocktails, fine spirits and a large selection of bubbles, wine and beers, this is the Adelaide rooftop bar for a glamorous, luxurious and vibrant night out.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.