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The Best Rooftop Bars in Brisbane for Summer
Is it sundowner hour? We’ve found the best rooftop bars in Brisbane for sunset spritzes!
With balmy nights being a Brisbane staple, it’s no wonder this city boasts an unrivalled rooftop bar scene. The best rooftop bars in Brisbane include hidden French wine haven Ooh La La, poolside haunts Lina and Above Rooftop Pool & Bar and rooftop brewery Valley Hops Brewing. Read on for the rest of our favourites.
Best Rooftop Bars in Fortitude Valley
Above Rooftop Pool & Bar
Above Rooftop Pool & Bar embodies the irrepressible energy of Ovolo. The brief is Middle Eastern plates designed to share in the sunshine. Sample stone-baked pita with linseed and garlic oil, hummus drizzled with crunchy chilli oil, beetroot and bourghal spread, and kingfish ceviche with avocado and pickled cucumber, all with a side of city skyline views.
The drinks menu is vibrant and playful, with a Middle Eastern twist. Think rose water, desert lime, pomegranate, pistachio and saffron.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Best For: Date night, Group dining, Late night
Valley Hops Brewing
Valley Hops Brewing is a rooftop brewery, crafting independent beer that represents the vibrant, grungy and utterly unique character of the notorious Fortitude Valley district. The clever crew behind the beer invite you to celebrate the liveliness, noise and energy that this part of Brisbane is known for, at their welcoming rooftop bar. A place to unwind and watch over the Valley, as its heartbeat pounds around you.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Outdoor dining
SOKO Rooftop
We love the Amazonian-inspired SOKO Rooftop, atop the refurbished Jubilee Place. Enjoy uninhibited views over the Brisbane city skyline as you sip from the extensive drinks list spanning cocktails, mocktails, wine and sake. Dine on their signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion food whilst you watch the sun go down over the city.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Late night, Weekend plans, Group dining
Iris Rooftop
Taking inspiration from Spanish decor and design, Iris Rooftop is perched above Hotel X in Fortitude Valley and is one of the best rooftop bars for an after-work sundowner.
An elevated menu of Spanish-inspired bites, from cider-glazed chorizo to Fraser Isle spanner crab bruschetta, will keep your taste buds in a tizzy, whilst the beverages menu offers page after page of refreshment.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Tapas
Best For: Late night, Cocktail lovers, Date night
Maya Rooftop
Mixing Mexican-inspired food with panoramic views of Brisbane, Maya serves up classic Mexican cocktails with delicious morsels to get you in the groove. Scattered cacti, lashings of greenery and oversized lounges set the scene for a relaxed afternoon or evening in paradise.
They’ve got an excellent array of artisan mezcals, tequilas, and small-batch sotols so be sure to broaden your horizons and get in on that.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Group dining, Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans
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Sunsets Rooftop
Sunsets Rooftop lives up to its name with an incredible vantage point over Kangaroo Point. This bar’s aesthetic is inspired by the vibrant and sun-kissed climate of Queensland, presented in the style of a desert oasis, where warm breezes meet refreshing cocktails to create a rooftop paradise.
The menu pays homage to the diverse culinary traditions found in tropical regions around the world, yet Sunsets manages to make this multicultural attitude feel distinctly Brisbane.
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans, Late night
Ooh La La
Wander upstairs when you’re next visiting C’est Bon, and you’ll happen upon Ooh La La! This hidden gem flies under the radar but is an absolute must for a vibe-laden beverage.
Gaze over Woolloongabba and the city’s fringe in this open-air bar, whilst sampling caviar and appellation oysters and sipping on signature cocktails.
Be sure to sample some of the French wines on the menu, after all, you’re atop one of the best French restaurants in the city!
Suburb: Woolloongabba
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: French
Best For: Date night, Wine lovers, Cocktail lovers
Tetto Rooftop Bar
An homage to resort towns scattered along the Italian Riviera, Tetto Rooftop Bar is bright, colourful and endlessly cheerful.
With a glorious cocktail list perfect for a relaxed Sunday in the sunshine, you can also order snacks or a meal if you’re planning to linger.
Suburb: Everton Park
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Late night, Weekend plans
MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria
This Bulimba-based rooftop bar proves that you don’t have to leave the ‘burbs to have a good time. MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria features chic pastel tones throughout and a fresh riverside breeze rolling through the alfresco dining area. Dine on fresh Pacific oysters, buffalo cauliflower wings and classic tacos as you sip margaritas in the sunshine.
Suburb: Bulimba
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Group dining, Outdoor dining, Locals
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Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
Showcasing the dreamiest parts of our tropical and vibrant Queensland lifestyle, Hibiscus Bar & Terrace is always bursting with colour, energy and great menus!
Whether you’re dipping into a cob loaf, cheers-ing to the weekend, or just having a well-overdue catch-up with your nearest and dearest, this gorgeous bar makes for the perfect backdrop. The sparkling infinity pool is easy on the eyes, too.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Outdoor dining, Weekend plans, Group dining
Fiume Rooftop Bar
An infinity pool, day beds and river views? Sounds like a slice of paradise. Fiume is serving all this and more from their coveted rooftop spot, alongside an inventive cocktail list and Australian-leaning wines and beers.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Date night
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The Terrace Rooftop Bar
The Emporium never does things by halves, and The Terrace is no exception. With a retractable ceiling, this oasis in the sky is perfect for an after-work drink or a night out on the town. When you get peckish, an impeccable grazing menu will sort you out. Think sashimi, Korean BBQ pork ribs and Mooloolaba king prawn sliders.
Suburb: South Brisbane
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Asian fusion
Best For: Group dining, Date night, Cocktail lovers
Lina Rooftop
Feel like you’ve stepped out of Brisbane and into the Mediterranean when you arrive at Lina? You’re not the only one. This luxe and spacious open rooftop bar also features a stunning lap pool to immediately elevate your visit to vacay vibes. Recline on a daybed with rosè in hand and expect gourmet bites at the ready.
Sitchu Tip: Spend the extra and reserve yourself a daybed for two for peak holiday mode.
Suburb: South Brisbane
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Weekend plans, Group dining, Cocktail lovers
Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Rooftop Bars in Brisbane
The best rooftop bars in Brisbane include Above Rooftop Pool & Bar and Lina Rooftop for poolside lounging, Valley Hops Brewing for independent craft beer, and Ooh La La for French wine above C’est Bon in Woolloongabba. Fortitude Valley has the most picks on our list, including SOKO Rooftop, Iris Rooftop and Maya Rooftop. For river views, head to Fiume Rooftop Bar at Howard Smith Wharves, while The Terrace at The Emporium in South Brisbane offers a retractable ceiling for all-weather drinks. Suburban picks include Tetto Rooftop Bar in Everton Park and MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria in Bulimba.
Brisbane rooftop bars with a pool include Above Rooftop Pool & Bar in Fortitude Valley, Lina Rooftop in South Brisbane, Hibiscus Bar & Terrace in the CBD and Fiume Rooftop Bar at Howard Smith Wharves. Above pairs its poolside setting with shareable Mediterranean-Australian plates and skyline views, while Lina channels the Mediterranean with a lap pool and bookable daybeds. Hibiscus features a sparkling infinity pool in a colourful, tropical-inspired space, and Fiume combines an infinity pool and daybeds with river views and an inventive cocktail list. For a true holiday feel, reserve a daybed for two at Lina.
The best rooftop bars in Fortitude Valley are Above Rooftop Pool & Bar, Valley Hops Brewing, SOKO Rooftop, Iris Rooftop and Maya Rooftop. Above, at Ovolo, serves Mediterranean-Australian share plates and Middle Eastern-inspired cocktails by the pool. Valley Hops Brewing is a rooftop brewery pouring independent beer that captures the Valley’s lively character. SOKO Rooftop at Jubilee Place pairs Japanese-Peruvian fusion with sake and sunset views, Iris Rooftop above Hotel X offers Spanish-inspired bites and a lengthy drinks list, and Maya Rooftop matches Mexican food with an excellent range of mezcals, tequilas and sotols.
For sunset drinks in Brisbane, head to Sunsets Rooftop in Kangaroo Point, SOKO Rooftop in Fortitude Valley or Iris Rooftop above Hotel X. Sunsets Rooftop is styled as a desert oasis, with warm breezes, refreshing cocktails and a tropical-inspired menu. At SOKO, you can watch the sun go down over the city skyline while working through cocktails, wine and sake alongside Japanese-Peruvian dishes. Iris Rooftop is a go-to for an after-work sundowner, pairing Spanish-inspired bites with an extensive drinks menu. For waterside golden hour, MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria in Bulimba catches a riverside breeze.
Yes, some of Brisbane’s best rooftop bars are in the suburbs. Ooh La La in Woolloongabba is a hidden open-air bar above French restaurant C’est Bon, serving caviar, oysters, signature cocktails and French wine. Tetto Rooftop Bar in Everton Park takes cues from the Italian Riviera with a bright, cheerful setting and a cocktail list made for lazy Sundays. In Bulimba, MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria offers pastel interiors, a breezy alfresco area and tacos with margaritas. Sunsets Rooftop in Kangaroo Point rounds out the list with a desert-oasis aesthetic and sweeping views.
The best rooftop bars in Brisbane for date night are Ooh La La, Iris Rooftop and Above Rooftop Pool & Bar. Ooh La La, hidden above C’est Bon in Woolloongabba, sets the mood with caviar, oysters and French wine in an under-the-radar open-air space. Iris Rooftop in Fortitude Valley pairs Spanish-inspired plates, like spanner crab bruschetta, with a page-turning drinks list. Above Rooftop Pool & Bar offers shareable Mediterranean-Australian dishes and city skyline views. For a more indulgent date, book a daybed for two at Lina Rooftop in South Brisbane and settle in with a rosé.
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