Bottomless brunches in Melbourne are super popular, and the city is packed with great brunch spots! But to make it even better, we decided to try the city's bottomless rooftop brunches, and find out where it's best to brunch with a view. After plenty of sun, sips and juicy bites, we could narrow it down to our 4 favorite rooftop brunches in Melbourne this year. Enjoy!
In this guide, you’ll find the following info about each rooftop brunch:
All rooftop brunches available in this article must be booked in advance.
The Brunch: Step into a world of romance at State of Grace with their Saturday Soirée bottomless brunch! This rooftop brunch is inspired by the romantic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Indulge in a shared lunch-style menu together with live acoustic music for $80pp. Enjoy bottomless Espresso Martinis, Pornstar Martinis, Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Pink Hibiscus Spritz, house wine, beer, and soft drinks!
Ambience: Located in the old Melbourne Steamship Co. building, State of Grace offers three levels of (quite diverse) fun. The kitsch and sophisticated restaurant serves modern Australian fare with a touch of European flavours, and the secret Fall From Grace cellar bar offers expertly mixed signature cocktails. But for brighter alfresco vibes, you can also head up to the State of Grace rooftop bar.
What we think: One of our favorite brunch spots in Melbourne this year (2025). Whether you’re a romantic couple or a brunch enthusiast, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. The bottomless cocktail menu is something out of the ordinary. So, get ready for a boozy Saturday and we recommend reserving your spot in advance!
Dress code: The State of Grace 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.
STATE OF GRACE
The Brunch: Bottomless Brunch, complete with a delicious brunch-inspired menu and endless cocktails. The brunch includes 2 hours of bottomless drinks + a brunch item of your choice from the rooftop. Brunch drink options include; Tommy’s Marg, Porn Star Martini, Cosmo, Prosecco & Mimosas. Pimms, Aperol & Limoncello jugs available for groups of 3 or more.
Ambience: 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.
What we think: Make The Emerson rooftop a full day destination with 'Bottomless Cocktail Brunch' followed by afternoon for more relaxing rooftop drinks and later the 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.
Dress code: The The Emerson 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 EMERSON
The Brunch: This rooftop brunch is called “Three Bears Boozy Brunch”. Why? We don’t know actually. What we know though is that it is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in the clouds above Melbourne's CBD with their boozy picnic. Free flowing house wine, tap beer, & select cocktails paired with your choice of one food item per guest from the Asian fusion food menu. Two-hour sessions from 3pm Monday to Friday. On the weekend, start your boozy brunch anytime between 12pm - 3pm.
Ambience: Goldilocks Rooftop Bar is not that easy to find, but well worth the search. Located on the 4th floor above a Chinese diner on Swanston Street in the heart of Melbourne, the fairytale that the name promises comes true in both setting and cocktails. Starting with painted trees on the walls at the stairs up, you walk into a quite small and intimate rooftop bar with a plastic lawn, part open air and part wooden hut and a very nice view over the Melbourne skyline. There is also heaters for the days the Melbourne weather cannot be trusted.
What we think: We’re not the only ones who love this rooftop brunch. So, we’d suggest you book your spot in advance (see the booking link below). Price: $75pp, which we believe is a bargain! All in all, Goldilocks is great for a relaxing and intimate brunch with your friends.
Dress code: The Goldilocks Rooftop Bar 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.
GOLDILOCKS ROOFTOP BAR
The Brunch: Join in on the Drag Rooftop Bottomless Brunch at Harlow Bar! Complete with a delicious brunch item of your choice, Drag Queen performances and 2 hours of bottomless drinks for only $79pp. Up here you can sip fresh signature cocktails, craft beers or something from the wine list, while munching on modern pub dishes and bites made perfect to share. Our favorites were the burgers and Philly Cheese Steak Croquettes.
Ambience: Found in the building that used to house the rock’n’roll pub The Great Britain Hotel, the venue is now much more bright, modern and fresh. Both downstairs, with the main bar and beer garden, and even more so up on the open-air rooftop terrace. Lush and stylish, the rooftop wraps around the building and comes surrounded with amazing views over the Melbourne skyline.
What we think: If you’re looking for a vibrant party brunch, this is the spot. Apart from the 'regular' and joyful hours of drinks, food, friends and views that Harlow rooftop offers, the bottomless rooftop brunch is our favorite time to come here.
Dress code: The Harlow 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.
HARLOW BAR
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.
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