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Brisbane's Rooftop Bars

Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail al fresco with a view at these 14 fabulous rooftop bars in and around Brisbane:

Outdoor seating and tree at The Beaumont

The Beaumont is a gorgeous Australiana-themed rooftop bar and beer garden tucked away atop an historic Fortitude Valley building

Eagles Nest

Ascend to Eagles Nest, a top notch rooftop bar with sweeping views of the Brisbane River, Story Bridge and city skyline

Cicada Blu

Cicada Blu is a stunning open air bar perched 100m above the CBD streets on the Sky Deck at The Star Brisbane

Valley Hops Brewing

A gorgeous garden rooftop bar and brewpub perched on top of Fortitude Valley's most glamorous bar

Soko Rooftop

The Amazonian jungle-inspired rooftop bar and Peruvian-Japanese restaurant is perched atop the Jubilee Hotel

Sixteen Antlers

Sixteen Antlers rooftop bar sits atop Brisbane’s Pullman Hotel with wraparound views that include a unique close-up of Brisbane City Hall

MAYA Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Occupying a prime rooftop location, with sweeping 270 degree views of the city, Story Bridge, Mt Coot-tha

The Boundary Hotel

The Boundary Hotel, West End’s iconic landmark pub, is a fascinating multi-layered labyrinth of ambient nooks and crannies

Lina Rooftop

Lina Rooftop is a jaw-dropping beach club style rooftop bar/restaurant with infinity pool and sweeping views

The Terrace

The Terrace is Brisbane’s most luxurious rooftop bar, encased in glass with jaw-dropping 180 degree views all the way out to Moreton island

Tetto Rooftop Bar

Tetto is a cool Italian Riviera inspired rooftop bar perched atop the revamped Everton Plaza

Fiume Bar

Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves

Iris Rooftop

This luxurious Spanish-inspired rooftop bar & restaurant has sweeping views of the city, the Valley and beyond

Mexicali

A stunning pastel-hued Mexican rooftop bar and taqueria tucked away upstairs off Oxford Street

Sunsets Rooftop

A stunning desert-themed oasis with Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar perched on top of a residential tower

Cielo Rooftop Bar

Cielo Rooftop Bar brings chic Italian coastal vibes and sweeping views to its perch above Brunswick Street

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