The best rooftop bars in Perth

This East Fremantle-based garden bar boasts a charming menu of Asian-inspired share plates, great for a date night or evening with the girls. The rooftop dining experience will transport your senses to the heart of Asia, with divine dishes including prawn and snapper wontons, sweet and sour pork, cauliflower massaman, red duck and lychee curry, crispy-skinned barramundi and chicken dumplings. The menu features a range of vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, onion and garlic-free options, so there’s sure to be something to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. The relaxed setting, groovy furnishings and trendy rooftop vibe will have you feeling like you’re on vacay. A word to the wicked: take advantage of happy hour with $12 cocktails and food plates from 5-6pm on Wed-Sun. 

If you’re partial to panoramic views of the Swan River and carefully curated food and drink offerings, Songbird might just be the spot for you. Inspired by the natural surrounds and beautiful birds that wander our skies, The Ritz Carlton’s esteemed rooftop bar takes high-altitude drinking to the nines. Fresh seafood, barbecued meats and seasonal produce grace the menu alongside a more informal grazing menu, decorated with creative cocktails, local spirits, craft beer and wine. Every Sunday from 2pm, you can gather your friends together for a share plate menu. An entre of smoked salmon, beetroot chips, Japanese pumpkin with miso caramel and crispy kale, will have you licking your lips for more. The main dish of fried chicken waffle with burnt orange maple and slaw and slow-cooked lamb rump with salsa verde, caramelised onion and dukkha, will have you smiling and satisfied. And for the home run, dessert is a wild rice pudding with coconut chips, raspberry, cocoa nibs and pistachio praline. For the food only, you’ll be paying $89 per person, while $99 will include one glass of Chandon, Cape Mentelle wine or draught beer. $109 per person includes one glass of Veuve Clicquot or a cocktail.

Perched atop the Vibe Hotel in Subiaco, is the rooftop restaurant and bar known as the Storehouse. The incredible views over Perth aren’t the only incentives! The bar also showcases a repertoire of wholesome meals, created with regionally sourced produce. With pan-fried gnocchi, black onyx beer brioche sliders, freshly shucked Australian oysters and duck liver parfait gracing the menu, you won’t be leaving The Storehouse with any extra room in your belly! Whether you’re down for casual after-work drinks, looking for a place to celebrate with a group or individual dining, the fresh, vibrant location is perfect to eat, meet or relax.

Floating above St Georges Terrace, atop Print Hall, is a rooftop bar dripping with good vibes and a colourful history. The rooftop terrace celebrates political history with its bar named after Australia’s third-longest-serving Prime Minister and beer lover, Bob Hawke. The newspaper-lined staircase also pays homage to Print Hall’s history as the former headquarters and print factory of The West Australian. The smart casual venue features eclectic cocktails, craft beer and bar bites including chilli salted calamari, spiced chicken wings and the iconic Bob’s Bar burger. Start the evening off the right way, with happy hour from 5 till 6pm every day of the week! For $7 pints, house wines and spirits, it’s the place to be.

What could be better than 360-degree views in the heart of Fremantle? The National possesses sights spanning over the port and Western Australia’s favourite island, Rottnest. There’s live music every day of the week, so get a bunch of friends together and devise a plan to tackle the small-dish menu and share plates. The beautifully restored National Hotel, oozes character and charm, with a rooftop bar celebrating a range of premium international and local beers, wines and spirits. The building was originally built on the corner of High and Market Streets as a shop in 1868, and was then occupied by the National Bank in the early 1880s. When the bank relocated in 1886, the building became the beloved National Hotel. Every Thursday, all day long you can get a 200g Black Angus rump steak with chips and salad for $20 and a glass of Leeuwin Estate wine for just $6! From 3.30pm on the third Sunday of the month, the finest Irish live music will be bursting out of the doors. Coupled with $9.50 pints and $16.50 Beef and Guinness pies!

With spectacular views sweeping over the Swan River and Elizabeth Quay, Henry’s Rooftop is one of Perth’s most scenic cocktail-chugging destinations. The drinks menu features classics like the Cosmopolitan, Expresso Martini and Margarita alongside wild in-house creations of Pink Cadillac and Lost in the Forest, so there’s something for every taste preference. The rooftop will be sure to impress with its share style menu, live entertainment and relaxed atmosphere. Dance away the work week with a live DJ set every Friday afternoon until late. For those looking for something a little more sophisticated, High Tea packages are available at The Reveley on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm for groups of two or more. You’ll enjoy a delicious assortment of afternoon treats in the riverside, first-floor Dining Room.

Let me set the scene: you’re lounging around by the pool on the rooftop deck, with a cocktail in hand. The Perth city skyline views are oozing all sorts of Carrie Bradshaw, Sex in the City vibes. The drinks list includes favourites like the Peach Caipiroska, Passionfruit Mojito and Gin Lemon Myrtle Spritz, so there will be something just perfect for you! But, if you’re not that way inclined, why not, indulge in some bubbles or rose? A range of gluten-free and vegetarian options grace the Rooftop Bar menu. Tomato and mozzarella arancini, cauliflower fritters and fried stuffed jalapenos, oh my! For those preferring a heartier feed, try the battered fish or beef burger!

With a share-friendly menu infused with Moroccan, Mediterranean and Greek flavours, Hadiqa will transport you to places far and wide. The restaurant and rooftop bar were inspired by the Arabic word for “garden”, with the Middle Eastern oasis providing a welcome escape, contrasting against the Perth CBD and concrete jungle surroundings. The mains menu features taste sensations of Moroccan chicken, market fish with spiced romesco, piquillo peppers and sumac congo chips, roasted eggplant with miso and fetta and braised lamb shoulder with figs and sesame. But don’t stop there! With desserts including chocolate baklava and pistachio ladyfinger, diners with a sweet tooth are in for a treat! Hadiqa offers a range of delectable alcoholic, non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks. For something a little different, you might even enjoy a visit from belly dancers and snake handlers! You can even enjoy the Hadiqa feast experience on your lunch break! Let the Chef guide you on a journey through Morocco and the Middle East with a 3-course selection of dishes from the menu. The banquet is designed for whole table sharing, with a minimum of two people and costs $50 per person.

Located within the 1924 Beers Building in the heart of Fremantle is Mr Chapple. It’s a bar with delicious nom noms and a rooftop terrace overlooking the renowned Freo café strip! The rooftop is a hive of activity and an awesome stop for a night of bar-hopping. The food offering includes pumpkin hummus and pizza bread, salt and pepper squid, char grilled king prawns, chilli mussels, three cheese and herb arancini, slow braised brisket, potato gnocchi with tomato and wild mushroom ragu and woodfired eggplant. One word: YUM!

Fix your eyes on a horizon of sparkling city lights while perched on the 18th floor. Welcome to the Rooftop at the QT Hotel. It’s the picture-perfect sunset spot that’s going wild on weekends, with gorgeous CBD views and stunning cocktails. The rooftop bar features the work of local artists and the vibrant tones of the West Australian landscape. The rooftop bites menu features a deluxe cheese plate, Italian olives, QT caviar waffle, corn and jalapeno mozzarella arancini, king prawn sliders, truffle fries, chicken burger and crispy fried soft-shell crab.

It may not be your traditional rooftop bar, but the Rooftop Movies have the people talking. Get a group together for a movie night at the cinema with the best views in town. Perched in the heart of Perth is home to a killer line-up of films, as well as a burger bar, candy bar and drinks bar to complete your experience! Pro Tip: Be sure to book your tickets quickly, because sell-outs are common!