Overview
Elegant yet casual venue for good times and scenic views.
The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club is a stylish and trendy weekend destination, located in the South Yarra area of Melbourne. As the full name might tell you, this is not only a rooftop bar but also a highly vibrant night club. Branding themselves as 'Melbourne's ultimate entertainment destination', Emerson is truly an eventful place.
The large and bright rooftop terrace is open from Thurday to Sunday and comes in a stylish lounge setting with comfy sofas and great views over the Melbourne skyline. With a retractable roof and ample heting, The Emerson rooftop it is a year round destination.
The rooftop bar comes with a large drink menu, from classic coktails to a wide selection of bottle service, along with Australian inspired bites, buns and bigger plates.
Visit early night for more relaxing rooftop drinks. Later on a party mood is almost a must, as the rooftop is filled with a trendy crowd enjoying live music and DJs, usually ending up at the club dancefloor one level below.
You can also make The Emerson rooftop a full day destination every Saturday and Sunday, with 'Bottomless Cocktail Brunch' starting already at noon. Spritz, Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Canapés flowing free for $69.
All in all, The Emerson is probably the trendiest rooftop bar Melbourne has to offer.
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