On Top Rooftop Bar

Perched above the city they love, On Top Rooftop Bar surveys Fitzroy’s skyline, more than the standard rooftop bar. Made for margaritas at midday, sessions at sundown and good old-fashioned conversation, it is a sunlit eyrie for soaking up the sunshine, the skyline and the sociable energy of Melbourne’s north. From Thursday to Sunday, it melds laid-back lounging with an upbeat city buzz.

In the kitchen, the mood is coastal and convivial: Sydney rock oysters prickle with pink peppercorn and shiso, while smoked ocean trout arrives with crème fraîche, chive and warm flatbreads. Their Salty Sundays spread leans into grazing, from charcuterie with pickles and sourdough to a cheese selection joined by quince paste, honey and crackers.

Behind the bar, refreshment is front and centre: on tap, a Bodriggy Pale Ale rubs shoulders with an Aperol Spritz; house cocktails span The Last Dance to Cloud Cover, bright with citrus, ginger and passionfruit; cans range from Moondog ‘Old Mate’ Pale Ale to Balter XPA, while the wine list runs from Taittinger, Brut Prestige to Das Juice Pink Pet Nat from McLaren Vale. Weekends dial up the rhythm with DJ sets and live music from local Melbourne artists, and hotel guests enjoy exclusive hours.

Gather the crew, claim a sunny perch and let the skyline do the talking — from midday margaritas to sundown sessions, make a date to get On Top.