Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Brisbane

2024 update

From cosmopolitan rooftop lounges to charming terraces, there is a rooftop bar in Brisbane for everyone and every occasion.

Country Australia

Currency Australian dollar

Best time to visit September - May

Courtesy of Cielo Rooftop

Brisbane Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:August 10, 2024

Brisbane rooftop map

With close to 300 days of sunshine every year, it is no wonder that there are quite a few fantastic Brisbane rooftop bars. Perfect venues to indulge in sky-high vibes and elevated cocktails, all to majestic views over the impressive skyline and lush green spaces.

But which is the best rooftop bar in Brisbane? You will find out right here, with this ultimate guide to the best terraces, packed with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. Just scroll down and find the Brisbane rooftop bar best suited for you.

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19 best rooftop bars in Brisbane

Rooftop bar Brisbane Soko Rooftop in Brisbane — 1

Soko Rooftop

14th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Peruvian & Japanese

Amazing views

$$$$

On top of the new and impressive Jubilee Place you find Soko Rooftop, an equally impressive Brisbane rooftop, inviting you to **'expect the unexpected'**. Divided into interior dining room and outside bar and lounge, there is a lush Amazonian theme surrounding all of the rooftop, and out on the bright terrace you are also surrounded with amazing views over Brisbane. Offering a dining experience that is both sophisticated and exotic, Soko serves a menu combining Peruvian and Japanese flavours. The food is complemented with a curated wine & saké list, as well as signature cocktails and over 40 flavours of Pisco Sours.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Maya Mexican in Brisbane — 2

MAYA Mexican

11th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Amazing views

Mexican vibes

$$$

Floating high above the heart of Fortitude Valley, MAYA brings a piece of the vibrant Mexican culture to Brisbane. Bright, chic and stylish, the terrace is a lush oasis where you can enjoy sublime views over Fortitude Valley and the CBD. **Inspired by the Maya region of Mexico**, the rooftop menu comes packed with contemporary renditions of classic street food, as well as a wide range of tequila, mezcal and Margaritas. An intimate and lovely Brisbane rooftop bar for a sunny lunch, afternoon drinks or late night vibes with both live music and DJs.

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Rooftop bar Lina Rooftop in Brisbane — 3

Lina Rooftop

12th floor | South Bank

Highlights

Panoramic views

Beach club vibes

$$$$

The bright and beautiful Lina Rooftop really takes the Brisbane rooftop experience to a new level. Perched on top of the Mobo South Brisbane building, the impressive and Mediterranean-esque 1500sqm venue comes with open air terrace, prestige restaurant and a **30-meter long rooftop infinity pool**. All surrounded with panoramic views over the Brisbane skyline. Up here you can enjoy raw bar dishes, plenty of seafood options, grill, salads and shareables, as well as fruity signature cocktails and rosé to last all day long.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Cielo Rooftop in Brisbane — 4

Cielo Rooftop

6th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Amazing views

Italian Riviera

$$$$

Taking over the space from Altitude in 2020, Cielo Rooftop is a hot and swanky Brisbane rooftop bar, bringing all the **Italian Riviera vibes** to Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley. Perched above La Costa Restaurant, the terrace comes equipped with comfy cabans, half-circle booths, sleek dining tables and front-row bar stools to the amazing views over the Brisbane skyline. The rooftop menu is just about as impressive as the views, including Mediterranean bites, Riviera-inspired and modern cocktails, and a fine selection of wine and beer.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Iris Rooftop in Brisbane — 5

Iris Rooftop

13th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Mediterranean inspired

Panoramic views

$$$$

On top of the hot and trendy Hotel X you find the equally hot and trendy Iris Rooftop. This impressive and Mediterranean-inspired Brisbane rooftop bar and restaurant comes with a bright and luxurious decor, all surrounded with **amazing panoramics** over the Brisbane skyline, New Farm, Fortitude Valley and beyond. Inviting you on a journey from Beirut to Barcelona, the rooftop menu includes a bold selection of Mediterranean eats, crafted signature cocktails, red, white and rosé sangrias, an extensive range of tap and bottled beers, as well as bottle service.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Eagles Nest in Brisbane — 6

Eagles Nest Brisbane

12th floor | Kangaroo Point

Highlights

Sunset views

Handcrafted cocktails

$$$

Located on top of The Point Brisbane Hotel at Kangaroo Point, this rooftop bar is somewhat a hidden gem. Open Thursday to Sunday, there is an exclusiveness to Eagles Nest, both in availability and in feel. From the 12th floor terrace you get lovely views over the Brisbane skyline and the river, especially around sunset, which is absolutely amazing from up here. Decorated as a classic cocktail bar, the ambience is stylish yet relaxed, and with chilled live music it is a perfect rooftop for an after work or relaxing weekend cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Valley Hops Brewing in Brisbane — 7

Valley Hops Brewing

5th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Craft brewery

Rooftop garden

$$$

Found above Cloudland, right in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant Fortitude Valley, Valley Hops Brewing is a **rooftop craft brewery** with amazing views. The lush and spacious indoor / outdoor rooftop is dressed as a modern garden, mixing open-air tables and cosy booths with plenty of shady covered areas. Aiming to 'brew beer that locals love to drink', you should of course try some of the independently brewed beer mad on site. But, there is also a wide selection of wine and crafted cocktails, as well as hand held brewpub grub.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar in Brisbane — 8

Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar

16th floor | King George Square

Highlights

Cocktail lounge

Weekend DJs

$$$

Perched on top of the trendy Pullman Brisbane, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar is an **intimate and leafy cocktail lounge**, perfect for after work drinks and sophisticated vibes. Set sixteen floors above central Brisbane, the rooftop offers some amazing views over the city skyline and the City Hall clock tower. Enjoy a great selection of drinks, from crafted cocktails to boutique beers and quality wines, all served in a trendy atmosphere, turning extra vibrant every Friday and Saturday evening when live DJs create an ambient soundtrack.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane The Terrace by Emporium Hotel South Bank in Brisbane — 9

The Terrace by Emporium Hotel South Bank

21st floor | South Bank

Highlights

Year-round

Luxurious

$$$$

On top of the Emporium Hotel South Bank you find The Terrace Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, which is not only South Bank's first rooftop bar, but probably also **the most luxurious** rooftop bar Brisbane has to offer. Open from breakfast until late night, The Terrace offers amazing views reaching all the way to Moreton Island pretty much day-round. From the stylish backlit onyx rooftop bar you can order carefully crafted signature and classic cocktails, an extensive selection of boutique wines, as well as tasty bar bites.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Dirty Sultan in Brisbane — 10

Dirty Sultan

6th floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Turskish inspired

Vibrant

$$$

Covering the top floor of The Constance Fortitude Valley Hotel, Dirty Sultan inivtes you to enter a mesmerizing **oasis of the Middle East**. Among pastel-hues, mosaics and greenery, here you find a mix of bar tables, dining tables and chic comfy booths, all surrounded by the Brisbane sky and views over Fortitude Valley. The rooftop bar serves a menu where bespoke and Turkish-inspired cocktails are paired with Neo-Turkish Streetfood. An end-of-the-week hot-spot, which also include a private Shisha Lounge.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Hibiscus Bar & Terrace in Brisbane — 11

Hibiscus Bar & Terrace

4th floor | Brisbane CBD

Highlights

Retro-glamorous

Aussie fare

$$$$

Brisbane’s 'new' go-to rooftop for **cocktails, classic Aussie fare and a grand old time**, set on classic Brisbane rooftop grounds, and also a revival of what was the city's leading bar, dining and musical venue throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. Called Hibiscus Bar & Terrace, this stylish rooftop at the Hyatt Regency Brisbane holds restaurant, bar and events spaces, set around the hotel's infinity rooftop pool. With a nostalgic, vibrant offering of food and drinks, this is a prime spot for everything from elevated and sunny lunches to stylish sunset cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Ooh La La Rooftop Bar in Brisbane — 12

Ooh La La Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Woolloongabba

Highlights

Hidden gem

French inspired

$$$$

One of the newest, and most hidden, rooftop bars Brisbane has to offer, found on top of the contemporary French C'est Bon Restaurant in the heart of Woolloongabba. Open during weekends, the Ooh La La Rooftop serves a nice selection of signature cocktails, an **impressive selection of French and Australian wines**, along with tasty nibbles, from caviar and oysters, to duck liver parfait eclairs and angus tartare. The given spot for a drink before or after a dinner at C'est Bon Restaurant, but well worth a visit on its own.

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The Rooftop at Stock Exchange Hotel

3rd floor | Frog's Hollow

Highlights

Beer garden

Iconic building

$$$

Built in 1863, The Stock Exchange Hotel is one of the most iconic venues in the centre of Brisbane. Equipped with multiple dining areas, and a recent major makeover means one of them is a charming **beer-garden style rooftop bar**. Known as The Rooftop @ Stockies, the bar serves just about anything you could wish for from a great pub, including a large selection of brews, crafted cocktails, jugs to share, as well as a nice array of eats. This is a perfect rooftop bar Brsibane for both after work drinks in the sunshine, as well as late night weekends of fun.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Su Casa Nightclub & Rooftop in Brisbane — 14

Su Casa Nightclub & Rooftop

3rd floor | Fortitude Valley

Highlights

Vibrant

Multi-level

$$$

Su Casa is a **multi-level entertainment venue**, elevating your experience in Brisbane’s nightlife district. With nightclub downstairs, the Su Casa Rooftop above comes equipped with plenty of comfy lounge sofas and a stylish bar, as well as a retractable roof to take advantage of the amazing Queensland weather. The rooftop is a perfect afternoon spot for chill-out hours with friends and family, enjoying an elegant tapas menu and an ever growing selection of great cocktails. Later at night, you can dance the night away to live DJs downstairs, or enjoy the vibes that also continue up to the rooftop.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Fiume Bar at The Fantauzzo in Brisbane — 15

Fiume Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Howard Smith Wharves

Highlights

River views

Glamorous

$$$

Located in the bustling Howard Smith Wharves, hotel The Fantauzzo comes with a glamorous and chic rooftop oasis, called Fiume. The spacious terrace is set right at the foot of the Story Bridge, and you get some **fantastic views over Brisbane River** and the city skyline. With a modern-yet-relaxed industrial setting and an amazing rooftop infinity pool, this Brisbane rooftop is a great spot for creative signature cocktails and bites both in the sun or under the stars, topped off with a selection of Italian inspired bar bites to share.

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Rooftop bar TETTO Rooftop Bar in Brisbane — 16

TETTO Rooftop Bar

2nd floor | Everton Park

Highlights

Italian Riviera

Chic

$$$

TETTO brings a large slice of la Dolce Vita and **Italian Riviera-vibes** to Brisbane. Think Positano, but on top of a shopping mall in the northern suburb Everton Park and not by the Mediterranean. The rooftop offers a menu suitable for the setting: Aperol Spritz is a given favourite, complemented with colorful signature creations, wines and both snacks and mains with Italian influences. Open daily, the TETTO Rooftop Bar is always a great choice if the longing for a Mediterranean atmosphere gets urgent.

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Rooftop bar Ivy Blu Rooftop Bar in Brisbane — 17

Ivy Blu Rooftop Bar

2nd floor | Petrie Terrac

Highlights

Urban oasis

Bottomless Brunch

$$$

Found on Caxton Street in the vibrant Petrie Terrace, Ivy Blu is an **urban and trendy** addition to the Brisbane rooftop scene. The summerish and indoor-outdoor rooftop features a pastel colour scheme, industrial statement pieces, plants, picnic tables, and comfy lounge sofas under pavilions, along with plenty of atmosphere and entertainment. Here you can enjoy house pizzas and small & large plates perfect to share, as well as refreshing special and signature spritzes and cocktails. Or visit for fun weekly events, from 'Rooftop Movies' and 'Acoustic Nights', to the 'Bottomless Brunch' as a Sunday highlight.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Sunny's at The Sebel in Brisbane — 18

Sunny's at The Sebel

5th floor | Redcliffe Peninsula

Highlights

Ocean views

Hidden gem

$$$

Facing Margate Beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula, The Sebel Hotel comes with a rooftop bar that is somewhat **a hidden gem**. This used to mostly be a space where guests staying at the hotel could enjoy views and dips in the rooftop pool, but it is now part of Sunny's cafe, restaurant & rooftop bar, which is available to all. The downstairs café and restaurant is open 7 days a week, while Sunny’s Rooftop is open for walk-in’s from 3pm on Fridays and from 12pm on Sundays, with DJs every Friday night and acoustic soloists on Sunday.

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Rooftop bar Brisbane Soleil Pool Bar in Brisbane — 19

Soleil Pool Bar

2nd floor | South Bank

Highlights

Swimming pool

Luxurious

$$$$

Just barely above the ground floor to qualify as a rooftop bar, Soleil Pool Bar might not offer the best views in Brisbane, but this **luxurious and premiere pool bar** has alot of other perks. Located on the podium level at the Rydges South Bank Brisbane the terrace is pool bar by day and cocktail lounge by night. Enjoy Garden Tea daily between 12-6pm, well crafted cocktails and weekends with live music and DJs, all in a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.