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Rooftop bars

Gambino’s dining room, with its blue velvet and marble, is geared to special occasions.

Explosive pepper steak, date-night vibes, rooftop bar: Glen Waverley’s new Italian hangout

This new kid on the block wants to compete with the drawcard restaurants of Windsor and the city. And it’s got more than a few tricks up its sleeve.

  • Emma Breheny
Lottie features a retractable roof, making it all-weather friendly.

Former Comedor chef lands at Redfern’s exciting new Mexican rooftop restaurant

It’s Mexican food, but not as you know it, at this new Redfern restaurant from the Bistecca and Gidley team.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Cocktails at Olympia sneak in Greek ingredients like ouzo.

From posh to party, these 10 new rooftop bars and restaurants are built for anything

Around Victoria, you can take your pick of seaside gems, suburban finds and rollicking rooftops, as the options for open-air drinking and dining multiply.

  • Emma Breheny
Gigi Rooftop overlooks suburban Thornbury and beyond.

There are plenty of new rooftop bars in Melbourne, but there’s still nothing like Gigi

The suburban view is not spectacular, exactly – but there’s something special about golden hours spent on this summer-only sundeck.

  • Dani Valent
Sunny vibes at Astoria.

Melbourne’s Greek wave builds with this sunny new taverna (plus three more to try)

At Astoria Bar Ke Grill, owner Nik Pouloupatis is drawing on his mum’s home cooking for a menu of Greece’s greatest hits – plus ouzo mojitos and mastiha sours.

  • Daniela Frangos
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Maison Bâtard’s rooftop terrace.

These newly opened bars are perfect for low-fuss catch-ups this Christmas

Nail the group get-together with these five easygoing yet elegant bars, from an Amalfi-inspired rooftop in the ’burbs to a slinky underground spot.

  • Emma Breheny
Travis and Chloe Young at Pippis in Cronulla, Sydney. 12 December 2024 Photo: Janie Barrett .

Sydney’s best new places to drink outdoors this summer

Where to make the most of warm Sydney weather, whether you’re catching up with colleagues or planning a play date with the kids.

  • Bianca Hrovat
New hospitality businesses will find it easier to navigate liquor licensing next year.

Why 2025 is already looking up for new bars and restaurants in Victoria

It’s about to become a lot simpler for hospitality operators to seek permission to sell alcohol.

  • Emma Breheny
The Sari-Sari Sparkle (left), W.A.M martini and Tito Ray each come with a backstory.

It’s tropical drinks, below-zero martinis, and elite snacks at new Filipino bar Inuman

Your summer starts here. Climb the stairs to reach a rooftop bar that’s channelling island vibes coupled with big-city style.

  • Emma Breheny
Drinks and snacks at Mirror Mirror.

Golden hour: 12 of Melbourne’s best rooftop dining and drink specials

Shout it from the roof(tops) – here are some of the best spots to enjoy cut-price food and drinks while you watch the sun go down.

  • Tomas Telegramma

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