Melbourne is a city with many rooftop bars. To many for the classic weekend visitor. And it's a jungle to find the best ones each year. But don't dispear, we've done the hard work for you!
We've visited over 32 Melbourne rooftop bars ourselves and researched among locals, so we could narrow it down to the 5 most hyped rooftops in Melbourne in 2025.
For each rooftop, this article comes packed with:
Visiting rooftop bars in Melbourne is a popular thing to do - both locals and tourists fill up terraces each night. In other words, it's always recommended to book your spot in advance (we’ve prepared all booking links for you in this article) and also keep track on certain rooftop events, like weekend brunch or live DJ performances.
Ambiance: Looking for a truly unforgettable Melbourne rooftop bar experience? Look no further than Blossom - one of the city's newest and most elevated rooftop bars, located on level 14 of Pullman Melbourne City Centre. With a stunning industrial interior and jaw-dropping 270-degree views of the city skyline, Blossom Rooftop Bar is the perfect spot for an after work drink, a night out with friends or your next private event.
Drinks & Food: High above the CDB, here you can enjoy wood-fired pizza, bar snacks, signature cocktails, local wines and beers, complemented with a live DJ on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-8pm.
What we think: What not to love about Blossom Rooftop? We loved most about it. The perfect spot for an Afterwork or just some evening cocktails. Bound to become a hot-spot for buzzing and sky-high Melbourne outings, Blossom is also available for private functions, weddings and corporate events, with stunning views and 5-star service.
Dress code: The Blossom Rooftop Bar dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is an approach to dressing professionally that mixes trendier pieces in with classic staples. The goal is an appearance that’s clean and professional but doesn’t look too formal.
BLOSSOM ROOFTOP BAR
Ambiance: Found on Burke Street, elevated above the Melbourne CBD, The Stolen Gem Rooftop Bar & Terrace is a fresh, elegant and stylish venue to socialize with a new perspective on the city. The spacious and impressive 8th floor terrace comes with a luxurious design and fantastic 270° degree city views, including close-ups of the iconic Bourke Street Mall. The retractable roof also makes the terrace weather-safe.
Drinks and Food: Aiming to provide a truly impressive food and beverage menu, The Stolen Gem serves crafted cocktails made from only the finest of Victorian and Australian spirits, along with beers on tap and a fine selection of premium wine and champagne. The drinks are complemented with decadent canape-style share plates.
What we think: We had a lot of positive vibes after our visit here. Sophisticated yet comfy, with a professional and friendly service, The Stolen Gem rooftop is a prime spot for afternoons/nights with fine cocktails and fine views. Get cozy by the fireplace with a date, or gather a group of friends and enjoy the New York-style settings and the weekend DJs.
Dress code: The Stolen Gem dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is an approach to dressing professionally that mixes trendier pieces in with classic staples. The goal is an appearance that’s clean and professional but doesn’t look too formal.
THE STOLEN GEM
Ambiance: Naked Upstairs (or Naked in the Sky) is the rooftop bar of Naked for Satan, which also includes a downstairs indoor restaurant. Located in Fitzroy, the 5th floor rooftop offers perhaps the best view northern Melbourne has to offer, with great vistas over the CBD skyline. In a trendy and urban setting, Naked Upstairs comes with both indoor and outdoor seating, divided in a bar and a restaurant area. Rustic but warm, with wooden details, bare brick walls and colorful steel chairs.
Drinks and Food: The rooftop bar offers an almost 20 pages long drink menu, including 'Satan's Infused Vodka' along with a large selection of wines and craft beers. On the terrace you can also enjoy a great selection of a Basque-influenced and modern Australian dishes, like Pumpkin Ravioli, Kingfish Ceviche and Beef Tartare.
What we think: We love casual rooftops. And it’s hard to find a more casual and relaxing rooftop in Melbourne than Naked in the Sky. Opening at noon, you can visit the rooftop for a long and relaxing lunch in the sun, or come later to enjoy the vibrant and buzzing atmosphere over a few cocktails with friends. Being one of the best rooftop bars Melbourne has to offer, and on a sunny day one of the most popular, it’s recommended to show up early or be prepared to wait a bit for a table on the terrace.
Dress code: The Naked for Satan dress code is casual. Casual dress code refers to clothing that is informal and comfortable, yet clean and professional. It’s best to go with nicer casual wear and avoid the baggier items you wear around the house.
NAKED FOR SATAN
Ambiance: The Rooftop at QT is a modern and trendy rooftop bar, located at the superb designer hotel QT Melbourne, right in the heart of the city. From the large rooftop terrace you’ll get uninterrupted views of Melbourne’s city skyline. Open all 7 days a week, the Rooftop at QT comes with a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience, perfect for after work cocktails on weekdays and more vibrant and stylish rooftop party vibes on weekends, complete with live DJs and a trendy crowd.
Drinks and Food: Both indoor lounge and open air terrace, the setting at Rooftop at QT is modern cocktail lounge, with a very stylish covered section, and a large and open terrace completed with comfy lounge sofas. One of the trendiest Melbourne rooftop bars where you can enjoy curated cocktails, like the 'Rooftop G&T', along with tasty bar bites like a Japanese Wagyu Sandwich or Pulled Pork Burger.
What we think: Our favorite things about the Rooftop at QT are the sweeping skyline view and the trendy vibe. Both the crowd and the atmosphere are very trendy and chic. With a view like this, it’s no surprise that many locals love this rooftop as well.
Dress code: The Rooftop at QT dress code is smart casual. The trendy and chic vibe do come with a dress code, so remember to dress a bit to impress before visiting the Rooftop at QT.
ROOFTOP AT QT
Ambiance: The classic King and Godfree café and deli in Carlton was closed several years for renovations, but came back in full style during 2019. And so did its rooftop, called Johnny's Green Room. Dressed in a retro-chic suit, where restored neon-signs meet marble-topped tables, the open-air terrace offers fantastic and panoramic views over both the Carlton rooftops and the Melbourne skyline.
Drinks and Food: From the 15-metre-long rooftop bar you can order everything from classic and creative house cocktails, local and imported beer on tap and easy-drinking wines, to a wide range of casual bar bites, many of them with Italian influences (especially the pizza's).
What we think: One of our favorite rooftops in Australia in 2025! And this sentence speaks for itself: Aiming to provide an atmosphere similar to a 'sophisticated rooftop party in Rome', Johnny's Green Room is a vibrant venue, with laughter and DJ beats filling the terrace. Visit for sunny drinks or late night fun, but try to be in good time during peak hours to grab a top spot at the walk-ins only rooftop.
Dress code: The Johnny's Green Room dress code is casual. Casual dress code refers to clothing that is informal and comfortable, yet clean and professional. It’s best to go with nicer casual wear and avoid the baggier items you wear around the house.
JOHNNY'S GREEN ROOM
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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