Aim high at one of Brisbane’s finest rooftop bars, offering glittering views, sophisticated swills and an elevated place to catch the breeze in The River City.
A relative newcomer to Brisbane’s drinking scene, the chic Crystalbrook hotel’s rooftop bar is fast becoming a go-to for Friday night beverages with a side of Story Bridge and river views. Then, stay the night at one of the city’s coolest accommodation offerings just downstairs.
Purveying its kingdom over King George Square, the Pullman’s Sixteen Antlers is all about the ambient live music and DJ sets, tasty tapas and cocktails. This bar gains its name from the antler-like structure of its space’s design.
Perched proudly above the all new Forester’s restaurant and Bar, Altitude is a cocktail- centric bar in the beating heart of ‘the valley’. For parties, the venue offers a range of VIP services and drinks packages too.
A stalwart just south of the river, Dandy’s is a breath of fresh air – a short stroll from the city’s cultural precinct. Loosely tennis themed, Dandy’s is a go-to for those taking in a performance at neighbouring QPAC.
Straddling the line between an open air and cosy bar space, Elixir Rooftop Bar is a firm favourite among Fortitude Valley’s regular set. Sparkling lights expertly poured martinis and pizza is the order of the evening here.
Be it a balmy night or a sweltering afternoon, Soleil Rooftop Bar brings cool reprieve to Brisbane’s heat. Here, you can enjoy a splash and a swill, alongside delicious snacking provisions to share.
Eleven stories above Ann Street sits one of the city’s best-loved rooftop bars: Eleven. Inspired by the bars of Istanbul, Eleven cares as much about its food menu as it does its enlivening drinks.
As you’d expect from The Emporium Hotel, its rooftop bar offering errs on the quirky side of the spectrum. Fluffy bar stools form the ultimate perch from which to watch the river flow, while enticing a la carte dishes and inventive drinks arrive at your table.
Sitting pretty at twelve floors high, Kangaroo Point’s the Eagles Nest is a popular choice for sundowners with a side of Queensland-inspired tapas (think panko coconut prawns).
If Marcia Brady had been allowed to start her own bar, it might look something like ‘70s- inspired fitz+potts. Craft beer and plant-based bites are the highlights here, but there’s event treats for four-legged guests on site.
