Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar (Brisbane – pictured, above)
Guests at Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar can settle in at sunset for uninterrupted Brisbane city skyline views. The leafy rooftop bar is perched above the hustle and bustle of the CBD and offers an intimate space to unwind with your nearest and deerest.
Named after roof branches reminiscent of a deer’s antlers, this bar features lounges and comfortable seating, and is the ideal spot for private parties, corporate functions, networking events, weddings, celebrations or a launch party.
The venue features live music and DJs on Friday and Saturday evenings, and boasts a fine cocktail menu, an impressive selection of craft beers, Australian and international wines and spirits, and a tapas menu full of fresh, local produce that’s made for sharing.
QT Gold Coast
The reimagined QT Gold Coast is a beachside destination that blends playful sophistication and coastal charm, creating the ultimate designer playground for conferences and events. With back-to-back wins for “Best Meetings and Events Venue” at the 2023 and 2024 QHA Awards, the hotel is one of Queensland’s premier destinations for events up to 650 guests.
The jewel in the crown is qtQT Rooftop, a tropical oasis with al fresco appeal that is perfect for sun-drenched soirees for up to 300 guests.
Additionally, poolside precinct The Spring is a Palm Springs-style hub of indulgence, where sun-drenched afternoons can be spent by the water enjoying cocktails and Japanese, Mexican and Mediterranean delicacies.
Alex Hotel (Perth)
EVT has been announced as the new operator of Alex Hotel, in the inner Perth suburb of Northbridge. The company has signed a new management agreement to run Alex Hotel and Shadow Wine Bar and Dining Room – a modern Italian restaurant – which continues EVT’s hotel expansion in Western Australia.
Alex Hotel features 74 guest bedrooms highlighting industrial quality craftmanship, cosy colour palettes, locally sourced amenities and hand-sculpted bathroom ceramics by artist Simone Nabhlz.
It also has a guest-exclusive mezzanine floor; flexible conference options, including a 16-person boardroom; a private rooftop terrace for sunset cocktails, which boasts stunning city views; and social spaces, including a book collection and in-house vinyl record player.
Storehouse Subiaco (Perth)
Perched in the sky, just four kilometres from Perth’s CBD, Storehouse Subiaco rooftop bar and restaurant offers city views and an eclectic menu. As the crowning jewel of Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth, an upscale urban lifestyle hotel in the heart of Subiaco, Storehouse is a chic and welcoming spot with 180-degree views of Perth CBD and spaces for diners to relax.
With indoor and outdoor dining, a gorgeous bar and sun-kissed pool, this rooftop oasis is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the ambience in Australia’s sunniest capital.
With dishes designed to share featuring fresh, seasonal and regionally produced ingredients, diners will find the best and most vibrant products of the season on the menu. Think pork belly, roasted pink snapper with Jerusalem artichoke, and char siu cauliflower steak with spring onion relish and Szechuan fried chickpeas.
vibehotels.com/book-accommodation/perth/hotel-subiaco-perth/storehouse-subiaco
Le Meridien Melbourne
Le Meridien Melbourne has launched a new range of conferencing and events spaces in the heart of the city’s CBD. Located in the theatre district, the 5-star hotel has unveiled its new functional and sophisticated facilities for functions, meetings and other business events.
Le Meridien features a dedicated meetings floor with 420 square metres of space, including three private meeting rooms and a large boardroom. Spaces can be booked individually, or large corporate groups can book the entire floor, which includes a foyer lounge area for pre-function registrations, networking and breaks.
The venue’s Vaudeville Ballroom is also a versatile events facility, with 182 square metres of space for up to 140 guests, which can be transformed into a nightclub, ball venue, exhibition and party space.
For summer events, bookings can be made at Le Meridien’s rooftop pool deck and bar, Le Splash, which features panoramic views across Melbourne’s CBD and Parliament House. It’s a beautiful spot for poolside sunset cocktail gatherings.
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/melmd-le-meridien-melbourne
Olivine at Pentridge (Melbourne)
Olivine wine bar made its name as the bar that transformed Pentridge Prison’s former B Division cells into cosy drinking nooks. This summer, the award-winning bar is reimagining its outdoor piazza into an Aperol-themed playground within the historic 170-year-old bluestone walls of the former prison.
Visitors are invited to a sun-soaked, Italian-inspired space with pops of bright orange, umbrellas and deck chairs, where they can cool off with summer spritzes and signature bites.
Chef Abhi Dey’s snack menu of wagyu beef burgers, appellation rock oysters, artisan cheese boards and fried chicken will hit the spot with business travellers taking advantage of downtime to visit the historic precinct.
It’s a bold change for Pentridge’s outdoor piazza, with pops of bright orange contrasting the bluestone walls – one of the largest restoration projects of its type in the country.
SOL Rooftop (Adelaide)
A Spice favourite, SOL Rooftop at SkyCity Adelaide is perched in the Adelaide skyline overlooking Torrens River and Adelaide Oval. The ideal spot to watch the sun go down, the venue claims it “exudes West Hollywood casual sophistication with South Australian taste”. Serving haute cuisine in a casual setting with daytime small plates and late-night cocktail specialties, this venue is the perfect group gathering place for the festive season or simply when the need to get among it during summer is calling.
skycityadelaide.com.au/eat-and-drink/sol-rooftop
The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart (Auckland)
Located in the heritage Masonic and Buckland buildings in New Zealand’s biggest city, The Libraries at The Hotel Britomart are unique spaces for private functions and hotel guests. The Lounge is perfect for cocktails and features artworks by Ralph Hotere and Shane Cotton and brick walls revealing layers of history.
The Chef’s Library is a private dining room hosting up to eight guests served by executive chef Tom Hishon. The loft-like Wine Library is lined with high shelves filled with bottles and with its stunning Kauri pine table it is tailored for wine tastings or private dinners.
The Papuke Room is a flexible space that can host seated dinners, cocktail functions, presentations and meetings.
