The Best Rooftop Bars in Perth (2026)
River sunsets, city views and award-winning cocktails.
By Quick answer
- Best overall Rooftop at QT
- Swan River views Songbird
- Award-winning cocktails Terrarium
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.
Perth’s rooftop bars make the most of its long sunny evenings, with views over the Swan River, Elizabeth Quay and the CBD. We compared eight, from the 18th-floor Rooftop at QT to small-bar favourites in Northbridge.
Sunset over the river is the moment to aim for, and several bars run an early-evening happy hour.
Our picks at a glance
- 1. Rooftop at QT City views and sunsets
- 2. Songbird Swan River views
- 3. Terrarium Award-winning cocktails
- 4. Mechanics Institute A fun small-bar rooftop
- 5. The Aviary Weekend bottomless brunch
- 6. Bob’s Bar at Print Hall After-work drinks
- 7. 18 Knots Rooftop Bar Tropical cocktails above the waterfront
- 8. Henry’s Rooftop River sunsets and weekend DJs
Compare side by side
| Rooftop Bars | Best for | From | Level | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop at QT | City views and sunsets | — | 18 | Perth CBD |
| Songbird | Swan River views | — | — | Elizabeth Quay |
| Terrarium | Award-winning cocktails | — | — | Perth CBD |
| Mechanics Institute | A fun small-bar rooftop | — | — | Northbridge |
| The Aviary | Weekend bottomless brunch | — | — | Perth CBD |
| Bob’s Bar at Print Hall | After-work drinks | — | — | Perth CBD |
| 18 Knots Rooftop Bar | Tropical cocktails above the waterfront | — | 18 | Elizabeth Quay |
| Henry’s Rooftop | River sunsets and weekend DJs | — | — | Elizabeth Quay |
The list
1. Rooftop at QT
Perth's best city view. It gets lively on weekends.
What we like
- Perth's best city view
- Retractable awning
Worth knowing
- Smart-casual dress code
- Level
- 18
- Dress code
- Smart casual
- Weatherproof
- Retractable awning
2. Songbird
Try the house gin made with native botanicals.
What we like
- Swan River panorama
- Native-botanical house gin
Worth knowing
- Hotel-bar prices
3. Terrarium
Perth's best cocktail list.
What we like
- Perth's best cocktail list
- Fairy-lit terrace
Worth knowing
- Small space
- Award
- Cocktail Bar of the Year WA 2023
4. Mechanics Institute
The menu changes often, so there's always a reason to return.
What we like
- Fun, inventive cocktails
- Burgers from the kitchen
Worth knowing
- Hidden entrance via a laneway
5. The Aviary
Go for brunch on Saturday or Sunday.
What we like
- Spacious open-air deck
- Weekend bottomless brunch
Worth knowing
- Lower-level view
6. Bob’s Bar at Print Hall
Start with happy hour straight after work.
- Happy hour
- Daily 5pm – 6pm
7. 18 Knots Rooftop Bar
Look out for the monthly lunch specials.
What we like
- Level 18 skyline views
- Tropical cocktails
Worth knowing
- Hotel-bar prices
- Level
- 18
8. Henry’s Rooftop
The best sunset rooftop in town.
- DJs
- Fri–Sat afternoons, Sun from 2pm
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 Perth: what Reddit says
Searching for “best rooftop bar perth reddit”? Local Reddit threads on r/perth are a good way to hear unfiltered opinions from people who live in Perth — 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 Perth rooftop bar has the best city view?
Rooftop at QT on the 18th floor, which also has a retractable awning for bad weather.
Where are the best sunsets?
Henry's Rooftop at The Reveley and Songbird at The Ritz-Carlton both look over the Swan River.
Which rooftop has the best cocktails?
Terrarium on St Georges Terrace, named Cocktail Bar of the Year WA in 2023.
