Transit Cocktail Lounge, Federation Square, Melbourne 3000. Sun to Wed 5pm - late. Thurs 4pm - late. Fri 2pm till late. Sat 3pm - late. Rooftop cocktails.
Eureka 89, Level 89, Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne 3006. +61 3 9693 8889.
The Red Humming Bird Rooftop Bar, 1/246 Russell Street, Melbourne. +61 3 9654 2266.
Madame Brussels, Level 3, 59-63 Bourke St, Melbourne. +61 3 9662 2775.
Tuscan Bar, Rooftop, 79 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9671 3322.
Palmz Rooftop
Palmz at the Carlton, 193 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9663 3246. email
Rooftop Bar, Level 7, Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne. +61 3 9654 5394. Look for the Jolly Roger flag. One of world's best. To reach the Rooftop Bar, take the lift to the top floor of Curtin House and keep on climbing, until the bright lights of the city skyscrapers surround you.
Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9650 8500. Mon to Thurs 7.30am – 11pm. Fri 7.30am – 1am. Sat 12 Noon – 1am. Sunday parties by request.
Vue de Monde, 55th floor, Rialto, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9691 3888 Lunch Tues to Fri and Sun. 12 Noon - 2pm. Dinner Mon to Sat 6pm to 9.15pm. Reservations essential. email
Lui Bar, 55th floor, Rialto, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9691 3888 Mon 5.30pm to 12 Midnight. Tues & Wed 12 Noon - 12 Midnight. Thurs & Fri 12 Noon - 3am. Sat 5.30pm to 3am. Sun 12 Noon - 6pm. No reservations. Sweeping views of the city. email
Campari Rooftop, 23- 25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9600 1574.
Siglo Bar, 2nd floor, 161 Spring St, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9654 6631. Enjoy the view across Spring Street to Parliament House. Above the Melbourne Supper Club. Vegetarian options. For those cigar aficionados who lamented the introduction of no-smoking laws, you can now breath a sigh of relief (smoke?) with the opening of Siglo Bar. Tues to Fri 5pm - 3am. Sat to Mon 8pm - 3am.
Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders St, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9629 1350. email
Emerald Peacock Rooftop, 233 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9654 8680. Large area with great views of the street. Somewhat formal.
Match Bar and Grill
Match Bar and Grill, 294 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. +61 3 9654 6522. Restaurant Mon to Sat 6pm - 11pm. Smoking area. Bar Mon to Thurs 4pm - 1am. Fri & Sat 3pm - 3am. Sunday opening soon. of La Trobe and Swanston Street. email
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne 30. +61 3 9419 8600. email
Rooftop Deck, Fox Hotel, 351 Wellington St, Collingwood, Melbourne 3066. +61 3 9416 4957.
The Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond, Melbourne 3121. +61 3 9427 7300.