The Best Rooftop Bars in Brisbane (2026)
Story Bridge views, rooftop pools and year-round sunsets.
By Quick answer
- Best overall Cicada Blu
- Story Bridge and river views Fiume
- European beach-club vibes Lina Rooftop
How this list is ordered: listings marked “Featured” are paid Premium placements; other listings are ordered by plan (Standard, then Basic) and then by our editors’ ranking. “Best overall” is always our editors’ pick. Links to businesses are provided for reference.
Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate makes rooftop drinks a year-round habit. We compared eight across the CBD, South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point, from Cicada Blu on The Star’s Sky Deck to a rooftop with its own pool.
Views range from the Story Bridge and the river to the Gabba and out to Moreton Island.
Our picks at a glance
- 1. Cicada Blu The highest rooftop in Brisbane
- 2. Fiume Story Bridge and river views
- 3. Lina Rooftop European beach-club vibes
- 4. The Terrace Views all the way to Moreton Island
- 5. Sixteen Antlers CBD knock-off drinks
- 6. Soko Pisco sours on a huge rooftop
- 7. Sunsets Skyline views from Kangaroo Point
- 8. Cielo Rooftop Bar Creative cocktails in the Valley
Compare side by side
| Rooftop Bars | Best for | From | Level | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicada Blu | The highest rooftop in Brisbane | — | — | Queens Wharf |
| Fiume | Story Bridge and river views | — | — | Howard Smith Wharves |
| Lina Rooftop | European beach-club vibes | — | — | South Brisbane |
| The Terrace | Views all the way to Moreton Island | — | — | South Bank |
| Sixteen Antlers | CBD knock-off drinks | — | 16 | Brisbane CBD |
| Soko | Pisco sours on a huge rooftop | — | 14 | Fortitude Valley |
| Sunsets | Skyline views from Kangaroo Point | — | — | Kangaroo Point |
| Cielo Rooftop Bar | Creative cocktails in the Valley | — | — | Fortitude Valley |
The list
1. Cicada Blu
Unmatched height and views.
What we like
- Highest rooftop in Brisbane
- Retractable roof
Worth knowing
- Premium prices
- Retractable roof
- Yes
2. Fiume
One of the best views in town.
What we like
- Story Bridge and river views
- Intimate
Worth knowing
- Book ahead at sunset
3. Lina Rooftop
Bring swimmers if you plan to stay all afternoon.
What we like
- Its own pool
- 180° city views
Worth knowing
- Weekends fill up fast
- Pool
- Yes
4. The Terrace
A sunset session here is hard to beat.
What we like
- Views out to Moreton Island
- Luxurious feel
Worth knowing
- Premium prices
5. Sixteen Antlers
The go-to rooftop in the CBD.
What we like
- Leafy CBD terrace
- Inventive cocktails
Worth knowing
- Busy after work
- Level
- 16
6. Soko
Big, buzzy and great for groups.
What we like
- Huge rooftop
- Peruvian-Japanese food
Worth knowing
- Can be loud
- Level
- 14
- Cuisine
- Peruvian-Japanese
7. Sunsets
Lives up to its name at golden hour.
What we like
- Skyline and Gabba views
- Golden-hour favourite
Worth knowing
- Out in Kangaroo Point
8. Cielo Rooftop Bar
Come for the cocktails, stay for the view.
What we like
- Cocktails by the Maybe Sammy team
- Riviera-style setting
Worth knowing
- Small space
How we picked these rooftop bars
We started from current local guides and venue listings, then compared each bar on its view, drinks, price, atmosphere and practical details such as opening hours, happy hours and dress codes. We checked that every bar was still open in 2026, and we left out venues that have closed or changed hands. No venue paid to be ranked; any paid Featured spots are labelled.
- The view and how high you are
- Drinks quality and price
- Atmosphere, music and service
- Happy hours and value
- Practical details: hours, dress code, weather cover
Best rooftop bars in Brisbane: what Reddit says
Searching for “best rooftop bar brisbane reddit”? Local Reddit threads on r/brisbane are a good way to hear unfiltered opinions from people who live in Brisbane — but recommendations are scattered across many posts and are often years old.
How to use Reddit alongside this list:
- Search the subreddit for a business’s name to read recent experiences, good and bad.
- Check the date — prices, staff and opening hours change, so favour threads from the last 12 months.
- Look for specifics (what was paid, how long it took, what was done) rather than one-word recommendations.
- Then compare with the prices, hours and contact details on this page, which our editors keep up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest rooftop bar in Brisbane?
Cicada Blu, on the Sky Deck of The Star Brisbane at Queens Wharf.
Is there a rooftop bar with a pool?
Lina Rooftop in South Brisbane has its own pool and sunken lounge.
Where's best for Story Bridge views?
Fiume at Crystalbrook Vincent looks straight at the bridge and the river.
