7 editor picks across Australia.
7 rooftop bars worth the night across Australia, editor-ranked. All Australia guides.
Mr Percival's is a waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves, open 11am till late, 7 days a week.
TipParking is available on-site at Howard Smith Wharves, and you can pre-book your space through the venue's contact page.
Siglo's rooftop terrace above Spring Street overlooks Parliament House and the Treasury Gardens: a tailored cocktail list, an Australian whisky selection and the best Melbourne rooftop view outside the high-rise hotel bars.
Naked for Satan's rooftop deck above Brunswick Street is Fitzroy's most-used outdoor drinking terrace: vermouth, pintxos and a city skyline view from a building that feels like it should charge more than it does.
Sky Bar is on level 10 of Shell House at 37 Margaret Street, open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm until late, with online bookings for up to 15.
TipEntry to level 9 and 10 is via Wynyard Lane. Online bookings take groups of up to 15; dress regulations apply to all guests.
Zephyr Bar Sydney is a luxury sky bar on Level 12 of Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, with signature cocktails and unrivalled harbour views.
TipBookings are recommended but walk-ins are welcome; a minimum spend of $80 per person applies to pre-booked guests on Saturdays.
The Rook is a rooftop bar on Level 7 at 56-58 York Street with an inventive cocktail list and life drawing events, open until midnight Friday and Saturday.
TipThe Rook is a non-BYO venue, and a surcharge fee of 1% applies for all card payments; cash is accepted too.
Jacksons on George at 176 George Street has a Public Bar, a Bistro and a Rooftop bar by Circular Quay, with resident DJs on the Rooftop Thursday to Saturday.
TipThe Public Bar has live music every Saturday from 3pm; booking the Public Bar or Rooftop needs a minimum of 10.
