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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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+61 3 9654 5394
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rooftop Bar

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.
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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

    Am I XNhi?

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.

    Am I XNhi?

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, seating, and atmosphere for your visit to Curtin House

  • Beat the Peak Rush

    The rooftop fills up quickly from 4 PM onwards and during Friday post-work drinks. Drop by earlier in the afternoon or during weekday work hours to secure a spot before peak crowds arrive.

  • Look to the Bleacher Seating

    Traditional tables get claimed fast during busy hours, but tiered bleacher and stair-style seating offers plenty of casual open-air spots to sit, sip, and people-watch.

  • Embrace the Casual Dress Code

    Unlike traditional upscale rooftop lounges with strict dress codes, this space welcomes completely casual attire like thongs and singlets, making it ideal for relaxed drop-ins.

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