Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bar sits atop Curtin House on Swanston Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. An iconic city rooftop bar, it's a genuine fixture of Melbourne's celebrated rooftop scene — perched high above the city with great views, good drinks and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere, and famous for its summer rooftop cinema.

The appeal is that combination of good drinks, a buzzing rooftop atmosphere and lovely city views, ideal for a drink with a view, a catch-up or a relaxed night out above the CBD — and in summer, the much-loved rooftop cinema adds a special drawcard. A great city rooftop is always a draw, and this Curtin House institution has been a Melbourne favourite for years.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly a popular choice. Drinks lists, any food, opening hours, the rooftop cinema program and rooftop access vary with the weather and season, and a popular rooftop fills up on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're after the cinema, heading out with a group, or planning a busier night in the city.