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The Best Rooftop Bars in Adelaide for Sunset Sips
The forecast is your cue. We’ve rounded up 16 of Adelaide’s best rooftop bars, from polished city perches to coastal terraces, for sunset drinks, long afternoons and nights that deserve a little more altitude.
Adelaide’s best rooftop bars make a case for taking your drinks upstairs, with cocktails, spritzes and good food served alongside views stretching from the city to the coast and Adelaide Hills. These are the rooftops worth knowing for your next sunset drink.
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The Best Rooftop Bars in Adelaide for a Relaxed Drink
Merrymaker Rooftop
Set high above the city at Hotel Indigo, Merrymaker Rooftop is Adelaide’s highest rooftop bar, pairing panoramic views with a pastel-toned terrace that feels made for lingering over a cocktail or two. There’s more than drinks on the agenda, with seafood, tapas and pizza rounding out the menu when an afternoon drink turns into dinner. The terrace is on the smaller side, so it pays to book ahead.
Hotel Indigo, 23-29 Market Street, Adelaide
Verandah Bar
For a rooftop that works just as well on a casual Tuesday as it does for a long Saturday afternoon, head to Verandah Bar at the Strathmore Hotel. The drinks list covers all bases, from beer on tap and South Australian wine to cocktail jugs and spritzes, while the all-weather setting means you can take things outdoors year-round. Open seven days a week, it’s one of the more reliable options when you fancy a drink with a little fresh air.
129 North Terrace, Adelaide
Luna10
Poolside cocktails, Adelaide Hills views and a perch above the East End? Luna10 makes a convincing case for heading straight to level 10. Located at Crowne Plaza Adelaide, this rooftop bar and lounge is an easy choice for after-work drinks that could quite happily roll into the evening. Settle in with a cocktail and a cheese board, take in the view and let the city below get on with itself.
27 Frome Street, Adelaide
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The Unley
The Unley brings a more laid-back take to rooftop drinking. Set above Unley Road, the open-air space is filled with greenery and fairy lights, with views across the surrounding treetops and neighbourhood rooftops. Come for a casual afternoon drink and see where the evening takes you. This is the kind of place where one round has a habit of becoming several.
27 Unley Road, Parkside
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Hennessy Rooftop
For a little occasion-factor, take the lift to the top of the Mayfair Hotel. Hennessy Rooftop Bar brings together indoor and outdoor seating, city views and a drinks list built around premium alcohol and cocktails. Looking out across Rundle Mall and King William Street, it’s a polished choice for drinks before dinner or a date night that calls for something a little more dressed up. Snacks and nibbles showcasing South Australian produce round things out nicely.
45 King William Street, Adelaide
The Gallery
Tucked among the office buildings on Waymouth Street, The Gallery is home to Adelaide’s largest outdoor rooftop garden, with plenty of space for a long lunch, after-work drinks or a date that doesn’t need a strict finishing time. The menu leans into South Australian wine alongside spritzes, cocktails and carafes, while gourmet pizzas and nibbles make it easy to stay for another round. Grab a table outside and settle in.
30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
2KW Bar and Kitchen
With Adelaide Oval and the Torrens in its sights, 2KW Bar and Kitchen has long been one of the city’s polished places for a drink with a view. The retractable roof opens things up in the warmer months, while the venue offers several ways to spend an evening, from a five-star menu in the restaurant to pizza and beer on the terrace or a more intimate cabana booking.
2 King William Street, Adelaide
Proof Bar
Proof Bar keeps things understated. Enter through the compact ground-floor bar, head upstairs and you’ll find a small rooftop space made for cocktails under the stars. With intriguing cocktails, a sophisticated wine list and gourmet toasties when hunger strikes, it’s an easy pick for a first date or a quieter night in the city.
9a Anster Street, Adelaide
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SOL Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
High above North Terrace, SOL Rooftop Bar and Restaurant brings together panoramic views, long lunches, cocktails and DJs that keep things moving well after sunset. Overlooking Adelaide Oval from its perch atop Eos at SkyCity, the rooftop is particularly good for a boozy brunch or a warm-weather afternoon that has nowhere else to be. From Wednesday to Friday, Sunset Sessions begin from 4pm, with Friday and Saturday nights carrying on late.
SkyCity, North Terrace, Adelaide
Rocket Bar & Rooftop
Rocket Bar & Rooftop has been part of Adelaide’s late-night scene for two decades, and its rooftop remains the place to head when a quiet drink was never really the plan. Upstairs on Hindley Street, expect DJs, live acts and a crowd ready to stay out late. On a warm Saturday night, the open-air rooftop does exactly what it needs to do.
142 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Two Suns
A little Miami, a little Eighties and entirely committed to the theme, Two Suns brings rooftop cocktails and late-night dancing to Currie Street. Expect neon, mirrored details, bar bites and a soundtrack designed to keep you around after your first drink. Come for golden hour, then decide how late you’re staying.
Level 8/41 Currie Street, Adelaide
SORA
Nine levels above Pirie Street, SORA is one of Adelaide’s bigger rooftop options, with room for up to 400 guests, a dance floor and dedicated VIP areas. The menu brings together Asian and Western influences, while the cocktails, entertainment and lively atmosphere make it a natural choice when dinner is only the beginning of the evening.
L9/89 Pirie Street, Adelaide
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Wonderland
Hotel Panorama’s rooftop bar, Wonderland, gives Adelaide’s southern suburbs a reason to take things upstairs. There are city and coastal views, cocktails, wine and Champagne, while share plates and wood-fired pizza make it easy to stay longer than intended. If you really don’t want the night to end, Hotel Panorama has 77 rooms downstairs.
625 Goodwood Road, Panorama
Soda Rooftop
At the top of Glenelg’s George Hotel, Soda Rooftop brings 360-degree views across the coastline and Adelaide Hills to the beachside strip. From the Papatolis family and Taplin Group, the rooftop takes its cues from Adelaide’s coastline, with natural textures and muted tones setting the scene. The menu focuses on contemporary Australian cuisine, while handcrafted cocktails and fine wines round out the drinks list. Best enjoyed around sunset, naturally.
1 Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Belle’s Botanica at COLAC
Atop Port Adelaide’s reimagined COLAC, Belle’s Botanica offers a new perspective on the historic neighbourhood. Head up for cocktails, breezy bites and a sunset drink, with the rooftop pairing the building’s heritage character with a more contemporary setting above the street.
1 Santo Parade, Port Adelaide
Henley House
When the brief is cocktails with an ocean view, Henley House is an easy answer. The rooftop looks across Henley Beach, with a drinks list that gives classics such as Piña Coladas and Margaritas a little extra attention. Stay upstairs for a few rounds, or head downstairs for a Mediterranean-inspired meal before continuing your seaside evening.
Level 1/269 Seaview Road, Henley
Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Rooftop Bars in Adelaide
For rooftop dining rather than a drinks-only setting, Sôl Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at SkyCity is known for its boozy brunch and evening dining above Adelaide Oval. 2KW Bar and Kitchen offers a five-star dining menu with a retractable roof overlooking the Torrens, and The Gallery on Waymouth Street pairs its rooftop garden with a food and wine menu built around South Australian produce. SORA on Pirie Street also functions as a full restaurant, blending Asian and Western-inspired dishes with its bar and dance floor for guests who want dinner and a night out in one visit.
No. While the majority of Adelaide’s rooftop bars are in the CBD, several standout options sit outside the city centre. Wonderland tops Hotel Panorama in Panorama with city and sea views, Soda Rooftop crowns the George Hotel in Glenelg with sea and hills views, Belle’s Botanica sits atop the COLAC Hotel in Port Adelaide, and Henley House Rooftop Bar offers ocean views in Henley. These are worth considering for anyone wanting a rooftop experience closer to the coast or the suburbs rather than the city centre.
Hennessy Rooftop Bar sits atop the Mayfair Hotel on King William Street, above the nightlife strip of Hindley Street in the Adelaide CBD. The rooftop has both indoor and outdoor seating with views over Rundle Mall and King William Street, and leans into a glamorous, rooftop-chic setting. The drinks list covers premium spirits and an extensive cocktail selection, paired with snacks showcasing South Australian produce. Its polished, upscale feel makes it one of the better picks in the CBD for a date night or a special-occasion drink rather than a casual catch-up.
Merrymaker Rooftop is located atop Hotel Indigo on Market Street in the Adelaide CBD, and is the city’s highest rooftop bar. The pastel-hued terrace has a modern feel with inventive cocktails, plus a kitchen menu covering seafood, tapas and pizzas, making it suited to settling in for an afternoon that rolls into evening. It’s a smaller space than some of Adelaide’s other rooftops, so booking ahead is recommended, particularly if you’re planning to make a night of it rather than dropping in for a quick drink.
Adelaide’s CBD has several standout rooftop bars, each suited to a different night. Sôl Rooftop Bar and Restaurant sits atop SkyCity on North Terrace with Sunset Sessions and DJs from 4pm Wednesday to Friday. Hennessy Rooftop, above the Mayfair Hotel on King William Street, offers glitz and glam with views over Rundle Mall. Luna10 on Frome Street pairs Adelaide Hills and CBD views with poolside cocktails, while 2KW Bar and Kitchen overlooks Adelaide Oval with a retractable roof. Rocket Bar & Rooftop on Hindley Street is the pick for a bigger night out
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