Rooftop Bars for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of rooftop bars average $3500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Palmz Rooftop Bar at The Carlton Club Hotel in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘They had set up all my decorations ahead of us arriving to the venue . Thanks so much guys we will be back!’

• The Rooftop - Reserved Area at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Good Rooftop Space. Great menu catering to people with different dietary requirements.’

• Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great Venue, Friendly staff that went above and beyond. couldn't have asked for a better night...’

You'll find rooftop bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Entire Venue at Goldilocks Rooftop Bar on 264 Swanston Street 5 - 150 m from centre.
  Venue said: Just as Goldilocks tried all the chairs until she found the most comfortable, you can try many rooftop bars but Goldilocks Rooftop Bar is; "Just Right!
• The Rooftop - Reserved Area at The Emerald Peacock on 233 Lonsdale Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Good Rooftop Space. Great menu catering to people with different dietary requirements.’
• Blossom Rooftop Bar at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Event staff went above and beyond. From my various requests to helping with the cake on arrival.’

Smaller rooftop bars usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Rooftop Terrace Area at Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge, rated 5/5 - terrace for 70 guests
  Venue said: The Terrace is the most private of our semi-private spaces, as the area is tucked around the corner from the main bar and has private entry from the main elevator lobby for your guests only.

• Rooftop at Coppersmith Hotel - rooftop for 50 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space includes a bar-height counter, movable low and high tables, an outdoor PA system with speakers and permission to play your own music, and hotel Wi‑Fi.

• Cullen Rooftop at The Cullen Melbourne - Art Series - rooftop for 70 guests
  Venue said: What sets it apart: The rooftop includes a built-in PA system and allows external DJs, providing strong in-room sound capability for hosted music or presentations.

In Melbourne, rooftop bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

Here are a few rooftop spots that are highly recommended by our uses:

• The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar - This open air bar has a retractable roof and is available for hire all year round. The space is decorated with flowers and fairy lights and is guaranteed to make your event a unique and memorable experience. Available for hire from AUD$5 per person.
• The Rooftop at The Emerald Peacock - Plan an event in this versatile rooftop bar at any time of the year. With warm wooden decor and glowing lanterns this is the perfect spot to plan a celebration for up to 250 guests. Available for hire from AUD$5000 minimum spend.

Many rooftop bars in Melbourne offer packages for various events and occasions. These packages can include options for celebrations such as birthdays, engagements, corporate events, weddings, and more. For example, The Emerald Peacock near Central Station offers event packages for only AUD$21 per person. Typically, these packages may include exclusive use of the rooftop space, food and beverage options tailored to the event, decorations, audiovisual equipment for presentations or entertainment, and sometimes even accommodation options if the venue is part of a hotel.