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Goldilocks Bar

Bar

Craft beer, wine & snacks in an intimate rooftop bar featuring a rotating menu of cool cocktails. People often mention rooftop, service, great, drinks, staff, cocktails, Great, good, view, table,


Address

Denyers, Building Level 5/264 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website

www.goldilocksbar.com.au

Contact

+61 434 775 473

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (905 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rooftop (27) service (23) great (23) drinks (19) staff (19) cocktails (16) Great (16) good (15) view (15) table (14)
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  • 5/5 Carmen K. 1 year ago on Google
    My go to bar! One of the best rooftop bars around Melbourne. Yes, it’s a little chilly especially in winter but it’s worth it if you’re rugged up, I do believe they also have heaters from memory. Located above Machi Machi, not only are they providing cute vibes, but their cocktails are so good. A must try is the “Too cold”, definitely won’t be disappointed. ☺️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mercedes C. 2 years ago on Google
    Madi is an amazing bartender, the service was quick and drinks tasted so nice. The views and music are such a great vibe, what a hidden gem in Melbourne! My and Tom are great company as well :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Puspa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great experience when we visited this place. Good service and nice place to have a deep talk. Not really order any drink or food just sweet potatoes chips and beer so couldn’t really give any reviews about the food or drinks. When we are there after finish with one chips we wanted more so we order more. We waited little bit longer and at the same time we also planning to go to different place. The man come to us but he said the order didn’t came through and he cleared the bill because of the mistake they make. We are still can’t believe because we just order beer and sweet potatoes chips. I would like to say thanks to who ever he is, that clear our bills. 🥰 Will probably back again next time when I visit Melbourne again. ✨
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice rooftop bar with good cocktails, sweet potato fries is a little let down, would go back again for the cocktails and to try the dumplings
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Luke 4 years ago on Google
    Drinks are good (although expensive) but the whole experience is just weird and unprofessional. Staff insist on making your table/group have a shared tab and then say they can't split the bill. Tried to charge me over $100 for multiple people on my groups orders but I just said no and wanted to pay for my own, at which point they could magically split the bill. The staff have a pretty off-putting attitude too. It's not exactly a welcoming space, as I was told they were "full" despite meeting friends who were already seated with a table. Up the customer service of your staff, be welcoming towards your guests and get rid of the forced tabs. There are so many great rooftop bars in Melbourne, but Goldilocks isn't one of them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura W. 3 months ago on Google • 266 reviews New
    Didn't get to try the food but it smelt amazing. Was quiet hot because the humidity was insane but on any other day it would be awesome. Great cocktails.

  • 5/5 Luke G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great rooftop bar to have some cocktails on a warm evening in melbourne. Staff are super friendly and great at giving recommendations. The vegan calamari tasted like the real thing, which was quite surprising, so yummy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M 1 year ago on Google
    The first and last bar I’ve been to during my business trip in Melb 2022. The Espresso Martini is to die for! It’s a cozy rooftop bar with friendly staff. Make sure you come here early if you wanna find a seat because it’s a small bar! The bar line gets long too especially after work hours. Happy happy memories in this place. Wish I could go back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amber C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good view. Friendly staff. Given the staff shortage in Melbourne, atm, service was prompt. Drinks were fresh and delicious. Prices were on point. View was enjoyable too. Only thing missing was fans to help ease the heat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deshal P. 2 years ago on Google
    The drinks here are absolutely delicious and the view is exquisite. Jason, Tom and Hugh are a really awesome at what they do. Will definitely visit them again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karli 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience! Finding the bar is half the fun. The cocktails are amazing - BEST espresso martini I have ever tasted (like, EVER), and the staff were warm and inviting. I enjoyed the small, intimate setting and would love this place even more if they had an order and pay from your phone function! Perfect for date night or getting together with a few friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lucy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Went at 6pm and ordered two cocktails and three entrees. Very pricey and not many food options but the adventure to find this place was fantastic and the drink we're fantastic but the staff looked and acted completely miserable which wasn't great atmosphere at all. The calamari bites are a must try. Dumplings were a meh and the spring rolls were meh
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome hidden bar in Melbourne! Only a small roof top but luckily don't have to wait too long for a spot. Undercover and cosy, with great staff and drinks ?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmen L. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this rooftop bar with great views. Shared some dumplings- which were delicious. Great vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen S. 2 months ago on Google • 121 reviews New
    Quite busy and music is too loud to hear people so our throat hurt after an hour of screaming at each other across the table, lot of steps so prepare to fall if you’re not careful. But food and drinks were excellent so just be mindful of coming with open mind . Music should be less loud so people can enjoy conversations mid week. Check more reviews IG- Melbournefoodiebabe

  • 5/5 Krisztina G. 2 months ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    Cool bar with a great view and delicious food! The waiters were so funny! We loved our experience.

  • 5/5 Cole V. 4 weeks ago on Google • 93 reviews New
    Been here twice, both late at night and on a sunny arvo. I do prefer day drinking ambience here, cocktails are always so good and bar snacks. Both times getting a table was easy and not too crowded, the vibe is casual and laid back, great for small groups. Staff have always been upbeat and friendly.

  • 5/5 Tina C. 6 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    My manager recommended this bar to me, and I really enjoyed the time here to catch up with my friends. The food was amazing! I didn’t expect much from a bar, but the food they offered really worth a try! It’s shame that the shrimp dumplings had been sold out, however, that could be a good reason for me to visit again. The espresso martini was a bit too sweet for me, so I would like to try other cocktail options next time.

  • 5/5 Kira M. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    The staff and the atmosphere was amazing, the drinks were so good! The view was stunning! Hard to find, but once you know where, it’s a fun ‘secret’ bar that I will definitely go to again!

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Really nice rooftop bar with a great view of the city. The food here is pretty good and prices are fair considering the location.

  • 5/5 Ella K. 2 months ago on Google New
    Spent new years here and had such an amazing night. Views were incredible and staff were so beautiful! Thanks mia for letting us borrow your cards and everyone for bringing the best vibes. Happy new year!! Xxx

  • 4/5 Kristopher F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good spot to hide out from the normies in a natural disaster situation.. if the normies haven't flooded the joint first

  • 4/5 raghul k. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice litte place!

  • 3/5 bree m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nothing to write home about, no food apart from nuts served.

  • 5/5 Geri O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool little rooftop bar!

  • 4/5 Simeng Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Came by accident, hidden in a small entry, need to take a lift to levers four then climb some stairs. The cocktails are yummy. Warm and cosy rooftop. The price is not cheap.

  • 5/5 Jacinta B. 2 years ago on Google
    A friend showed me this bar and it is super cute! I would recommend it to everyone. Could be a good first date location or a good spot to have a few drinks with friends. Love it!

  • 5/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    Took me a while to find the first place, but what a place. Great for a date or with some mates. Cocktails are spot on, and good craft beer selection. The view on the balcony is great, but with outdoors heating it's still comfortable to sit outside. 10/10

  • 5/5 Laurene C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely tucked away rooftop bar. Really tasty drinks and lovely little lights for that ultimate cozy vibe. Highly recommend making a booking on Fridays and Saturdays as they have set table spaces :)

  • 4/5 TJ T. 2 years ago on Google
    Good ambience and service. It can get too cold though on a rainy day and the heaters were not operational when I visited.

  • 5/5 Harris P. 1 month ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Hidden Gem right in the middle of Melbourne CBD not far from Fed Square and Flinders. A unique bar with amazing selection of Cocktails

  • 5/5 pastelsparkles 11 months ago on Google
    My partner loves this place and we came here together for the first time on our first date 🥰 so it’s very special. We’ve come here a number of times before going out to dinner and it always slaps. It’s so nice to sit up on the rooftop and watch the sun set. Perfect location and atmosphere. Cocktails are hits. You really can’t go wrong. It’s also quite an adventure getting here so I hope you HAVE FUN MWAH.

  • 5/5 Scruffy G. 4 months ago on Google
    There is a reason it’s busy. Relaxed and quirky. The tornado fries are king

  • 1/5 Bharathy 1 year ago on Google
    Probably is a half decent bar but I wouldn’t know because they don’t do bookings, so I’ve been waiting in the line for about 30 minutes now to join some friends who already have a table. About 6 people have left now but no one else has been let in yet. There’s a guy who comes around sporadically to let people through but it’s not consistent with the number of people leaving. Shocking service. Plenty of other bars out there that offer better.

  • 5/5 Tonya G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little rooftop bar, gorgeous view of the city. Friendly staff good range of cocktails. Heaters & a retractable roof. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Eveline 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden bar in the heart of Melbourne with fantastic city views, great drinks and a range of Asian tapas. The space is cozy and intimate, and it’s not overly crowded like some bars, and there’s no one spilling drinks on you or the floor. My friends and I had an enjoyable time here! The food was surprisingly pretty good, and the drinks were fun and refreshing. The table service was excellent - the staff were lovely throughout the night, frequently coming by to check if we needed anything. We tried: 🍟 - Beer battered fries [$8.50] - regular fries, can’t fault 🥢 - Vege spring rolls [$9] - delicious! I wanted to order more 🥟 - Shanghai pork soup dumplings [$14] - juicy xiao long baos! Not something you’ll usually find at a rooftop bar 🥟 - Chicken & prawn dumplings [$12] - the skin was too thick! As soon as we bit into them, they stuck to our gums lol the filling was nice though Drinks: 🍹 - Too cold - Baxters Vodka, Aubrey Watermelon, Mint, Lemon [$24] - comes with a fun watermelon popsicle 🍸 - Mumma Bear - Rooster Rojo Tequila, Pineapple, Agave, Falernum [$22] - good balance of pineapple and tequila, yum! A nice chill spot for drinks and nibbles! I'll definitely be back with my friends. Follow me on Insta or Tiktok @evelineeats for more food reviews

  • 5/5 Mel - Noms for T. 8 months ago on Google
    lovely rooftop bar !! came here during the day and ordered some small dishes from their brunch menu, really enjoyed their soup dumplings and spring rolls! this bar is quite small so can get crowded when busy! so make sure to book in advance. but besides that, loved the overall vibe and view! staff were super friendly and service was quick, great for brunch with the girls or even a night out !

  • 5/5 Erica T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great little rooftop bar. Tasty drinks and delicious food. Not too badly priced. Good atmosphere woth outdoor heaters. Really good table service.

  • 4/5 Sagrika C. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful, cozy rooftop bar. The staff, the drinks, the food everything was amazing. Had no booking and got a nice spot at the back. Even the guy on the ground floor who guided us was also very kind. Must try their beer battered fries while soaking in the city lights on a starry night

  • 5/5 Jacky B. 11 months ago on Google
    Went here with my parents for a quick nightcap. The view of the city lights was mesmerizing. Even more so when they opened up the rooftop! The drinks were delicious. The staff were very friendly and chill. Definitely would recommend this place to a friend/colleague.

  • 5/5 kirby b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails ! The guy at the bar was so cool. Thanks !

  • 4/5 Conor M. 4 years ago on Google
    First rooftop bar I’ve been to in the city that wasn’t so crowded you felt like you were about to fall off! This place is a hidden gem that I’m really glad that I found. Table service was decent, usually within a few minutes of finishing a drink someone was around to check if we needed something else. Nice city view on a sunny afternoon made the drink really enjoyable. Only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 is that it’s a little bit tricky to find and getting in and out of the space is a little uncomfortable! Otherwise it was a great place for an evening drink!

  • 5/5 Shane R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great view and service

  • 2/5 Cereal S. 4 years ago on Google
    What used to be one of my favourite secluded bars in Melbourne ; showing the way to the elevator out of site, to walking down the lane-way and up the stairs - it's a great way to show someone a hidden part of Melbourne. These days, you can't get a beer under $13 and they only have table service; meaning if you're in a big group you can't split the bill either. I found the waiters have also gone down in customer service and the whole vibe has changed. I guess they're trying to scale it more up market but it's lost it's charms

  • 5/5 Matt F. 4 years ago on Google
    No smoking just so ya know but apart from that really really impressed once I found it

  • 4/5 Scott T. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice outdoor rooftop space

  • 4/5 Aldo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great apart the lack of orange juice

  • 5/5 Dalduros 4 years ago on Google
    Chilled vibes, awesome atmosphere, customer service is great and the cocktails were delicious! 10/10 would visit again if I'm in the area.

  • 5/5 Rens H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bar with rooftop views over CBD!

  • 3/5 Karen L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice small rooftop to have a drink, but waited a while to order as they do table service only.

  • 5/5 Munir S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great placed tucked away near China town of the CBD. Nice cocktails (recommend the pucker-up baby) , and great selection. Oh and heating is nice too

  • 5/5 Dee S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful outlook ,great drinks, and service

  • 5/5 Sophie 5 years ago on Google
    Cute rooftop bar with table service, vegan and vegetarian food and a nice view of some city lights. Highly recommend the cider with added dragonfruit/passionfruit syrup!

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 4 years ago on Google
    A great little spot, in a great location! Hidden. Awesome. Beer and Cocktails that are well selected and made (respectively). Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Robert P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great, strange rooftop bar above some noodle places. Good for sunset! Make sure to go down the stairs on the way out and see the weird/hip venue out back, as well.

  • 1/5 Sam D. 4 years ago on Google
    Time for some of the staff to grow up. Get with the program and understand you’re not bigger than the customers. That’s doesn’t mean that you allow for customers to walk over you but it does mean that you need to UNDERSTAND the basics of customer service. If you can’t do that then find other employment

  • 4/5 Jonathan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Small rooftop with relaxed mood, great cocktails and views.

  • 1/5 Angela S. 4 years ago on Google
    Went in for a drink after work with a group of friends last night. Told table service. Waited 20 minutes to be served and twice signalled to the lady we were ready to order. Poor service. Would not recommend

  • 4/5 Steve R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for an afternoon drink to relax and watch the sunset. Staff are very helpful and drinks are delivered to your table!!!

  • 2/5 star l. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar tender was a bit of a cutie. Was playing hard to get the whole time, but I enjoy the chase. ? Couldn't find the exits. I'm really afraid of heights so I reckon they should've put the bar on the ground. Barman didn't return my call :/ Also, Goldilocks didn't even show up. Kind of s let down.

  • 4/5 Alaa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegan options, amazing view of china town! Staff were super friendly.

  • 5/5 Hieu D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome service, great vibe, the staff were attentive and lovely! Will come back soon!

  • 5/5 Blake D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. The Vibe is 20-30s, but it pops off some nights in summer.

  • 5/5 Kapital 4 years ago on Google
    A nice rooftop bar in the CBD. If you get there early you can usually get a seat. The drinks are reasonably priced too. Good spot.

  • 5/5 christmasbender 4 years ago on Google
    Don't really want to rate this place as I'd like to keep it all to myself, but.... New favourite city bar

  • 3/5 Warren 4 years ago on Google
    Small rooftop bar centrally located in Swanston Street. We were in a group of 10 however I don't understand why the staff would not let us all sit together even though there was room on the table and there were seats available. Would rate this bar higher if they didn't restrict it to only small groups.

  • 5/5 Nick S. 4 years ago on Google
    Drinks, service, nibbles and views were top notch. Will definitely be heading back in the near future!

  • 4/5 Christiano T. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and cozy environment, little bit noisy when it's packed.

  • 4/5 Thea Christine H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great view. Pricy drinks.

  • 5/5 Liam S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails and friendly staff in a chill atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Malcolm Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Like with all the other rooftop bars, this place gets crammed during the warmer periods...

  • 3/5 Michael B. 4 years ago on Google
    They don't serve food all day but don't bother to mention that anywhere on their menu or site.

  • 5/5 Matt H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Espresso Martini

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Was an amazing time, can't wait to go back

  • 4/5 Julianne S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar with an amazing view. Not a huge selection of cocktails but the beer was good!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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