Watch the sun go down over an Aperol Spritz at Arbory Afloat in Melbourne.

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12 of Melbourne's best rooftop and riverside bars

Make the last gasp of summer linger as long as you can at one of Melbourne's best sunny spots to sip your spritz.

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Modern day clubhouse: From the rooftop at Johnny's Green Room, city skyscrapers look close enough to touch.

Carlton

Johnny's Green Room in Carlton

January 29, 2019
Michael Harden

Fried chicken sandwich with yuzu mayo.

Food

Swanston street's new Peaches rooftop bar

February 21, 2019
Michael Harden

Beef carpaccio, sliced as thin as tissue paper. — 14/20

Melbourne

Spritzes and sundowners at Arbory Afloat

February 25, 2019
Gemima Cody

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Southbank

Beers under the bridge at Ponyfish Island

June 9, 2012

The Southside Sting and good fries, served in a bag with a choice of chicken salt, salt and vinegar or barbecue.

Brunswick

Vegan-friendly fare at Cornish Arms in Brunswick

April 20, 2018
Michael Harden

The Duke Rooftop bar in Melbourne looks out over the Forum theatre.

Just open

Slick city views at Bomba rooftop

July 13, 2018
Andrea McGinniss

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Naked in the Sky, restaurant, Fitzroy, Melbourne. — 14/20

Fitzroy

Get Naked in the Sky in Fitzroy

August 27, 2013

Tater tots topped with blue cheese dressing, radish and smoked chicken.

Just open

Raise hell at Good Heavens

December 2, 2016
Nola James

The Gilligan cocktail involves 'Frosty Fruit reduction'.

Melbourne

Cocktails and dreams at QT Melbourne

October 10, 2016
Michael Harry

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Melbourne

Twirl your parasol at Madame Brussels

June 9, 2012

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Melbourne

The original riverside bar Riverland

June 9, 2012

Barbecue wings with chilli vinegar and lime (right) and cucumber salad.

Just open

Dining, drinking and duets at Heroes

July 9, 2018
Anna Webster

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