Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Perth

2025 update

From elegant and sky-high rooftop lounges to lush and charming terraces, join us as we guide you through our favourite Perth rooftops.

Country Australia

Currency Australian dollar

Best time to visit October - April

Courtesy of Songbird Bar

Perth Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:June 26, 2025

Perth rooftop map

Impressive skyline? Check. Views over water? Check. Lots of sunshine? Check. The rooftop bars Perth has to offer ticks all the crucial boxes, so for your next after work drink or night out with friends, make sure to hit one of the elevated al fresco venues.

To help you find the best Perth rooftop bars, this utlimate guide comes packed with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps, booking links and much more. Just scroll down and find the option best suited for you.

The list

17 best rooftop bars in Perth

Rooftop bar Perth HQ Bar + Kitchen in Perth — 1

HQ Bar + Kitchen

10th floor | Elizabeth Quay

Highlights

Asian fusion

Elizabeth Quay views

$$$

Perched on the 10th floor of the stylish Quay Perth, located on Perth's vibrant waterfront Esplanade, HQ Bar + Kitchen is a spirited and sophisticated rooftop destination, offering some of the very best views in the city. Surrounded by **stunning vistas of Elizabeth Quay and Swan River**, here you can enjoy a great selection of innovative and handcrafted cocktails, local craft beers and premium Western Australia wine and cider selections, as well as a wide variety of modern and bold Asian fusion shared plates.

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Rooftop bar Perth The Aviary in Perth — 2

The Aviary

3rd floor | Central Perth

Highlights

Largest

Great atmosphere

$$$

Perth's largest rooftop bar, located above the Perth underground station, right in the heart of the city. **Re-invented, refurbished and reopened** in September 2018, this great looking rooftop bar now looks even better. Only three floors up, the view is still beautiful over the Perth skyline. The setting up at The Aviary is like an urban oasis lounge and the rooftop bar offers both tasty dishes and great drinks, from salads and burgers to a large selection of beers and a special Espresso Martini bar.

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Rooftop bar Perth Rooftop at QT in Perth — 3

Rooftop at QT

18th floor | Central Perth

Highlights

Highest

Cocktail lounge

$$$$

Elevated high above the concrete jungle, the Rooftop at QT is **the highest** of the rooftop bars Perth has to offer. Set 18 floors up at the QT Perth, the terrace comes with both a beautiful lounge setting and stunning views over the city skyline. Coming to life during weekends, this is a venue for those passionate about both high quality cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere. Here you can indulge in expert mixology, fine wines, premium spirits and tasty bites, all to soulful background beats.

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10 Spectacular Rooftop Bars in Perth

Rooftop bar Perth Songbird Bar in Perth — 4

Songbird Bar

5th floor | Elisabeth Quay

Highlights

Playful menu

Lovely sunset views

$$$$

Songbird Bar is an elegant Perth rooftop cocktail bar, found on top of The Ritz-Carlton. With a prime position in Elizabeth Quay, this indoor-outdoor venue comes decorated with plenty of sleek and comfy lounge furniture, where you can enjoy **fantastic views over the Perth skyline and Swan River**. The rooftop bar offers a light and playful menu, where bites of fresh seafood and BBQ meats are complemented with creative cocktails, as well as the finest local spirits, craft beer and wine.

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Rooftop bar Perth 18 Knots Rooftop Bar in Perth — 5

18 Knots Rooftop Bar

18th floor | Elisabeth Quay

Highlights

360º views

Live music

$$$$

High, high above Perth, perched on top of the Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront, 18 Knots Rooftop Bar offers a daily dose of bites, drinks and views. The bright and modern rooftop holds both an indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, and an outdoor wraparound terrace, where the **360º views** over Perth and Swan River are simply breathtaking. Open daily from mid-day to late, the rooftop menu includes refreshing cocktails and an extensive wine list, as well as local seafood, burges, and a large selection of sharing plates.

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Rooftop bar Perth Aurora Rooftop Bar in Perth — 6

Aurora Rooftop Bar

7th floor | Central Perth

Highlights

Cocktail lounge

Elegant

$$$

Perched on top of the iconic The Melbourne Hotel, Aurora Rooftop Bar is a **modern and elegant cocktail lounge**. Equipped with both a stylish indoor lounge with bi-folding glass doors and a wooden decked outdoor terrace, the rooftop is available for amazing skyline views year-round. The rooftop menu includes a great selection of signature cocktails, where you should definitely try one made with Anemoi Gin, distilled at the hotel. Open to the public during end-of-the-week nights, this venue is pretty much tailor-made for after work drinks and sundowners.

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Rooftop bar Perth Oyster Bar Elizabeth Quay in Perth — 7

Oyster Bar Elizabeth Quay

3rd floor | Elizabeth Quay

Highlights

Amazing waterfront views

2 levels

$$$

Ideally located in the Elizabeth Quay Precinct in Perth’s CBD, the Oyster Bar offers a casual and friendly environment, perfect to take advantage of Perth’s beautiful water ways, climate and lifestyle. Set over two levels, here you get some fantastic views over Swan River, continuing across to South Perth, the city and Kings Park. Indulge in **the finest, freshest oysters**, seafood and non seafood alternative dishes, as well as hand-picked wines, refreshing cocktails and a nice array of brews.

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Rooftop bar Perth Mechanics’ Institute Bar in Perth — 8

Mechanics’ Institute Bar

2nd floor | Northbridge

Highlights

Crafted beer & cocktails

Awarded

$$$

Nestled amongst the heritage rooftops of Northbridge, this small and classic public bar has been **nominated and awarded** at the annual Australian Bartender Magazine Awards several times. And while the rooftop might not win 'View of the Year' you do get a nice glimpse of the Perth skyline. Mechanics’ Institute is a split-level bar with a friendly hipster vibe, where the rooftop terrace is urban basic and a perfect choice among the rooftop bars Perth for catching up with friends over some well made cocktails, crafted beers and Flipside burgers.

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Rooftop bar Perth Henry's Rooftop at The Reveley in Perth — 9

Henry's Rooftop at The Reveley

3rd floor | Elizabeth Quay

Highlights

City + River views

Sharing menu

$$$

Found within the picturesque Elizabeth Quay, The Reveley comes with a casual ground floor cafe and a stylish second floor dining room, but the true gem is the top floor Henry’s Rooftop. Surrounded with **amazing views over both the city and the river**, the stylish terrace comes with plenty of front-row viewing seats, a beautiful bar and a retractable roof. The rooftop bar offers a menu made for sharing, with both giant cocktails and a set of bites and pizza, served in a relaxing and buzzing atmosphere.

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Rooftop bar Perth Hello Rooftop Bar in Perth — 10

Hello Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Northbridge

Highlights

Industrial-chic

Skyline views

$$$

The used-to-be vibrant dance venue Rechabite Hall in Northbridge has been silent for a while, but since 2019 it is back with a bang. Offering four floors of fun, the top floor Hello Rooftop Bar is the place to go for an **industrial-chic setting and smashing views** over Northbridge and the city skyline. The rooftop bar serves a creative menu, including a set of refreshing signature cocktails, like the 'Campfire Whisky Sour', perfect to complement with some toasted marshmallows over the terrace fire pit.

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Rooftop bar Perth Sweetwater Rooftop Bar in Perth — 11

Sweetwater Rooftop Bar

6th floor | East Fremantle

Highlights

Scenic views

Sunday brunch

$$$$

Nestled atop the Richmond Quarter development in East Fremantle, Sweetwater Rooftop Bar is an **airy and elegant** venue with a lush set of terraces, offering scenic views over the surroundings, the Fremantle Port, and out over the ocean. The rooftop bar menu includes a seasonal selection of Asian-inspired share plates filled with a diversity of flavours, complemented with a great selection of wine, crafted beers and classic cocktails with a modern twist. Visit for sunny and casual drinks and bites, or for some of the many events.

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Rooftop bar Perth Terrarium Perth in Perth — 12

Terrarium Perth

3rd floor | Central Perth

Highlights

Specialist cocktails

Lush terrace

$$$$

Terrarium Kitchen, Bar & Terrace is a new addition to the Perth rooftop heaven, nestled at the corner of Howard Street & St Georges Terrace in Perth's CBD. The multi level venue comes with an elegant, sexy and jungle like interior, complemented with a lush and open-air rooftop terrace. Created by one of Perth's top bartenders, here you can indulge in **an impressive selection of specialist cocktails and spirits**, paired with refined bar bites.

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Rooftop bar Perth Storehouse Subiaco in Perth — 13

Storehouse Subiaco

9th floor | Subiaco

Highlights

Panoramic skyline views

Rooftop pool

$$$

On top of the modern Vibe Hotel, found in the urban suburb Subiaco, Storehouse rooftop restaurant and bar offers a social setting to **eat, relax, meet or just switch off**. Five minutes from Perth’s CBD, the 9th floor rooftop comes with a stylish indoor lounge and an equally sleek outdoor terrace, surrounded with panoramic views over the Perth skyline. Aiming to provide a feeling of comfort and familiarity, Storehouse Subiaco rooftop offers a menu filled with wholesome, handcrafted meals made perfect to share, as well as generous drink menu.

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Rooftop bar Perth Lucky Chan's Laundry + Noodle Bar in Perth — 14

Lucky Chan's Laundry + Noodle Bar

3rd floor | Northbridge

Highlights

Quirky & intimate

Bubble Tea Cocktails

$$$

Found in a three story building in Northbridge, Lucky Chan's Laundry + Noodle Bar is one of the **most iconic venues in town**, also equipped with a lovely Perth rooftop bar. While the intimate open-air terrace might not win any awards for best views, it is a winner both in terms of charm, atmosphere and menu. Here you can enjoy Japanese Whiskey and Bubble Tea Cocktails, as well as a yummy selection of ramen, dumplings, baos and noodles. All in a funky, quirky, fun and friendly setting.

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Rooftop bar Perth The Standard Perth in Perth — 15

The Standard Perth

2nd floor | Northbridge

Highlights

Lush & rustic

Skyline views

$$$

Located in a converted warehouse in the buzzing Northbridge area, The Standard Perth is a beautiful venue, where you find an elegant indoor dining area, a charming wine & beer garden and a picturesque rooftop bar. By no means the highest of the Perth rooftop bars, but the **lush and rustic terrace** still offers some fantastic views over the city skyline. Not just about a lovely setting, The Standard also serves a great selection of crafted dishes and bites made perfect to share, complemented with both local wine and beer, as well as tasty cocktails filled with passion.

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Rooftop bar Perth Tiki as FK in Perth — 16

Tiki as FK

3rd floor | Northbridge

Highlights

Skyline views

Retro charming

$$$

Tiki as FK is a **60's inspired cocktail lounge**, offering drinks, food and music in a charming retro setting. Part indoor lounge, put the prime spot at Tiki as FK is the intimate open-air rooftop terrace, where you get fantastic views over the Perth city skyline. The rooftop bar offers a wide selection of refreshing and tropical cocktails, as well as some bar bites to keep the hunger at bay. Made for fun and good times, the Tiki as FK offers both a friendly service and comedy nights once a month.

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Rooftop bar Perth Bob’s Bar at The Print Hall in Perth — 17

Bob’s Bar at The Print Hall

2nd floor | Central Perth

Highlights

Crafted beers & cocktails

House with several bars

$$$

A **lively yet relaxing** rooftop bar, located on top of the Print Hall, right in the heart of Perth. At the Print Hall you’ll find several bars and restaurants, but the only one offering al-fresco vibes is Bob's Bar. Open from mid-day till late towards the weekend, Bob's rooftop bar works just as well for a relaxing after work or pre- and post dinner cocktails. Serving classic Australian bar food, a large selection of crafted beers and well made signature cocktails, Bob's Bar is always a great spot for relaxed and fun times.

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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.