10 Rooftop Bars in Brisbane

Embrace the subtropical climate and lively cocktail culture of Brisbane by exploring the city's premium rooftop bars. These picturesque spots are perfect for enjoying the summer heat—and let's be honest, in Queensland, they’re perfect year-round. At these sites, you can indulge in refreshing drinks, dip your toes in splash pools, and savor delicious snacks while soaking up the sunlight. Don’t spend the sunny days cooped up at home; enjoy the fabulous weather with an all-summer adventure jumping between rooftop bars in Brisbane. After all, cocktails taste even better when enjoyed from a high vantage point!

Perched atop Cloudland, Valley Hops Brewing offers an elegant experience that goes past your typical local brewery. This sunlit rooftop setting boasts exquisite iron arbors, lush vines, and a large bonfire pit for those chillier evenings. Behind an ornamental crystal wall, you can catch sight of the steel tanks where hops are transformed into a collection of sours lagers, and ales. To pair your drink, the kitchen serves up a variety of fire-roasted pizzas, antipasti, and casual bites ideal for enjoying with a cold brew.

Located atop The Star Brisbane, Cicada Blu features magnificent views of the city horizon, making it a remarkable destination. The location is decorated by a spectacular design using inspiration from clouds, perfectly making up for a charming atmosphere as twilight falls. Guests can enjoy an assortment of botanical-inspired cocktails and light bites, ideal for winding down after a busy day or bridging the gap to dinner.

From the moment people step off the elevators and enter the picturesque settings of Sunsets, it quickly becomes one of their favorites and a must-visit summer destination. This dessert-themed Mediterranean location offers wonderful sights in two directions: one overseeing the metropolitan’s skyline and the other offering Garba’s panoramic views. With an inspiring drinks menu and a fantastic assortment of Mediterranean dishes—ranging from light bites to full meals—there are countless reasons to love this spot.

For incredible sights like Moreton Island, The Terrace at Emporium Hotel is the picture-perfect choice. As South Bank's inaugural rooftop bar, this lovely elevated setting offers you to relax and appreciate expertly made cocktails while soaking in the décor from its outdoor terrace space.

Lina Rooftop elevates the average bar experience, offering a quality dining experience alongside fabulous vistas of the metropolis. Gather with friends in the sunken seating area, unwind next to the pool (or even take a dip) while sipping a cocktail, and enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes right to your spot. It is a delightfully refreshing way to savor a meal high above the metropolitan.

Searching for one of the best views of the city? Head over to Fiume, the skyline terrace bar at Crystalbrook Vincent, where you are promised awesome vistas of the Brisbane CBD, the river, and Howard Smith Wharf —all in a stunning panorama. At its main location, you'll feel like you are on cloud nine while sipping on a drink after munching on delicious bites like lamb fillet skewers, honey nut pastries filled with cheese, and wagyu croquettes.

If you like to catch a glimpse of extensive views of the CBD from all points with a drink in one hand, Maya housed in the Fortitude Valley is a must-visit destination. Apart from its wonderful horizon, its cocktail menu is excellent, and the cactus-decorated rooftop space captures a lively Tulum-inspired environment—it’s an experience in itself. Enjoy refreshing margaritas as you take in the nightfall.

The newest addition to this lineup, Cielo Rooftop Bar promises a flavor of the haven similar to the picturesque Italian Riviera, high above Brisbane Valley. Although the vistas are spectacular, it is the drinks that will truly lure you in, created by the brilliant team from Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, Australia’s top-ranked bar. These remarkable drinks swirled, frozen, and finished with bubbles that release a cloud of smoke, are nothing short of a dreamlike experience.

Being one of the best rooftop dining in Brisbane, Soko is also known as the most expansive rooftop bar in the city, featuring a huge outdoor area beneath a metal structure on the rooftop of Jubilee Place. Whether you opt for soaking in the sun under the striped parasols or go for a table inside the jungle-themed eatery, you can treat yourself to energizing Pisco Sours while enjoying a delicious combo of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.

Set on the terrace of Hotel X on the edge of the Valley, Iris is brought to you by the producers of Boom Boom Izakaya, Donna Chang, and Blackbird—so you can expect great things. Offering what might be the best views of the Story Bridge in Brisbane, the bar has comfortable booths for larger groups and an inspiring menu of Spanish-influenced dishes. The cocktails here are fabulous and enough to lure you to take the elevator up!