Rooftop Bar

A local friend brought me here. The bar is hidden on the rooftop of Curtin House, so you wouldn’t spot it without knowing. The space is open and airy, with different seating areas that feel almost like a little playground for all personalities. Sitting here, I got to people-watch so many styles — fashion, haircuts, and nationalities. If you enjoy people-watching, you’ll love this spot. The menu has a wide range: cocktails, mocktails, beers, and bar snacks like burgers, fries, mac and cheese, etc. Quality matches the price. I ordered the One Way Ticket (AUD 22) — totally my style: refreshing pandan notes, a touch of lime, and a creamy coconut finish. The view faces the surrounding CBD buildings, slightly blocking the sky, but on warm sunny days, you can probably still catch the sky changing colors at sunset.

What a vibe. Came here for a beer or for some food, whatever they had. When we got upstairs (level 7) on the balcony, there was a nice bar and some food offerings as well. There was a special for $22 for a Cheeseburger/Mushroom Burger, some frieds and a can of Balter. We got two and it was outstanding. The dude who served us was super chill and it was a great experience. I would highly recommend dropping in during Mon-Fri working hours, as I imagine it would be packed otherwise. Thank you to everyone and I look forward to visiting again soon! 😊

This rooftop bar at Curtin House is such an amazing place. It has quite an industrial look and in the evening it gets very busy with especially students. Nevertheless it is a great place to come as a tourist. The prices are reasonable and they have a very big menu.

Overall, my visit to The Rooftop was really enjoyable. The venue has a great vibe, fantastic music, and the bartenders who were there when I arrived were super friendly. I got there around 3 PM and enjoyed the happy hour that kicked off at 4 PM, which was a nice perk. The only reason I’m not giving a full five stars is one specific interaction that was a bit off. Towards the end of happy hour, I went back to the bar just a couple of minutes after it ended and jokingly mentioned I’d just missed it. One particular bartender—an Asian lady with a gelled hairstyle—responded in a way that felt a bit dismissive and kind of curt, basically telling me I’d had plenty of time to get the deal. It just came across as a little rude and put a slight damper on the experience. In short, it’s a great spot and I’d still recommend it, but maybe a little more consistency in friendliness would make it perfect.

Lovely views, great place to hang on a Sunday. Even at night to catch a movie! You need to come check the gem out!

Visited Rooftop Melbourne and really enjoyed the place. Great vibe, good burgers and nice view of the business district. Definitely worth a stop in a sunny day!

My friend and I came here for a drink by chance, as Mesa Verde downstairs was not opening for another 45 minutes. We ordered the In The Garden cocktail, and....it was terrible. Sue me for wanting a drink, from the *cocktail* menu, in a cocktail glass, but the drink was poured into a schooner glass or what I used to drink lemon lime and bitters from as a teenager. If the drink hadn't been hosed down with soda water, I think it would have been tasty. But it was diluted, flavourless, and garnished with a limp flower that looked like a weed. Nice views, cute garden. Go to Mesa Verde instead.

My mate wanted to try a rooftop bar and thus decided to explore this place. Since it was just before the holidays, the place was packed. It felt very congested and warm. I did not try their food thus, will not comment on it. The staff were nice but quite busy, as you can imagine. On an average day, this place will be a great spot to hang out. I just tried their highball drinks and Ginger beer. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that you pay for the location and the view.

Exciting environment, decent stock of beer. Hard to find from the street. I had to look at the building number and walk in hoping it was the right place. Great view of the city. Off to the corner smoking area. They also have a burger shack hiding out in the corner. They were apparently closing the burger shack up when I went, so all I could get was poutine fries. Those were served in a plastic basket with a piece of paper lining it. They leaked on my pants :-(

I have been to this place more times than I can count, but then again there is a pretty good reason for that - it happens to be on top of a reasonably tall building and has some magnificent views of the city. Actually, this place really does feel like one of those great rooftop bars, with views across the CBD, and all of the buildings towering around you. However, expect this place to get pretty crowded at times. Yet, the staff are pretty cool, and they do have a great selection of beers.

A great place to hang out with friends after a long day! I came here with a friend on a Wednesday, and this place was PACKED! There is some seating near the bar, and a lot more seating near the cinema portion of the venue. There were heating lamps near the bar area, but in the other portion, there's not much in terms of heating (especially on cold dreary nights). I tried my friend's grapefruit spritzer, which was good, and the grapefruit flavor was pretty strong. There's also a small shack near the cinema portion to buy food. Overall, this is a great hang out place to talk to and catch up with friends, as well as hopefully catch a movie or two on warmer nights!

Awesome place! Lovely bartenders and amazing drinks and food! I definitely recommend this bar!