Restaurant
Rooftop Bar
Curtin House, level 7/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Curtin House, level 7/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Seven floors up in Curtin House, this open-air perch delivers skyline views without a shred of dress-code attitude. Melbourne regulars take the lift straight to the top for late arvo drinks, claiming tiered bleacher steps to watch the CBD unwind. The crowd stays loud and pleasantly chaotic—thongs and singlets welcome. Drinks lean crowd-pleasing, from a cold tin of Balter to a house cocktail shaking up pandan, lime, and coconut. When hunger hits, the rooftop burger shack dishes out smash burgers, thin-cut salty fries, and steaming bowls of poutine as the sun drops behind the towers.
- Prime Skyline Views: Unobstructed city views across the CBD towers, especially lively as the afternoon light shifts to sunset.
- Bleacher-Style Seating: Tiered bleachers and stair seating foster a casual, communal crowd without table reservations or dress codes.
- Rooftop Burger Shack: A dedicated counter serving cheeseburgers, crispy thin fries, and poutine directly on the roof deck.
- Cocktails & Tins: Cold craft tins like Balter alongside cocktails infused with pandan, lime, and coconut.
What's On at Rooftop Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Rooftop Bar
Panoramic skyline views, casual comfort food, and zero pretense on level seven of Curtin House
Sunset Skyline Panoramic Setting
Situated on level 7 of Curtin House, guests can unwind outdoors while soaking in sweeping views of the city skyline as day transitions into dusk.
Watching the sunset over the city skyline with a drink in hand is hard to beat!
Roni Parlindungan Vibrant High-Altitude Atmosphere
The open terrace pairs a relaxed urban pulse with eclectic music, offering an energizing open-air vantage high above Melbourne's streets.
It's the ideal spot to hang out with friends and soak in the city's energy.
K C Rooftop Burger Shack & Comfort Food
An on-site burger shack dishes out hearty, accessible comfort fare such as cheeseburgers, seasoned fries, and poutine directly on the rooftop deck.
The burger shack is surprisingly great and loved the poutine!
Claire Peters Value-Driven Burger & Beer Combos
Accessible lunch and evening food-and-drink specials let visitors grab a burger, hot fries, and a craft beer at unpretentious city prices.
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.
Tim Veyret Zero Pretense & No Dress Code
A deliberate zero-dress-code policy allows guests to arrive casually in thongs or singlets without feeling scrutinized or out of place.
Dress code? None. Thongs and singlets? Go for it.
Pedro Bassi Communal Bleachers & People-Watching
Multi-tiered bleacher and stair-style communal benches create an informal setting to gather with friends and take in the eclectic crowd.
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
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Most popular items
Signature casual bites and drinks from the rooftop shack
Burgers
The burgers? Legit.
Pedro Bassi Fries
The fries? Crunchy, salty, exactly what you want.
Pedro Bassi Poutine
loved the poutine!
Claire Peters One Way Ticket
I ordered the One Way Ticket (AUD 22) — totally my style: refreshing pandan notes, a touch of lime, and a creamy coconut finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you book a table, and when does it get busy?
Rooftop Bar is completely walk-in friendly with no reservations accepted. It gets especially crowded on sunny afternoons, Friday evenings, and after work from 4 PM onwards, so expect a queue and plan to arrive early to secure a spot.
How do you access the rooftop on level 7?
The venue is on the 7th floor of Curtin House. A lift is available up through the building, though there can be a wait for it, and the very top portion requires walking up stairs.
Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code—casual attire like thongs and singlets is completely fine in this laid-back setting.
Is food available to order on the roof?
Yes, there is an on-site burger shack serving burgers (including mushroom and vegetarian options), crunchy fries, and poutine, alongside cocktails, beer, and wine.
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