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Cocktails above the city at Lui Bar

Have a cocktail each at Lui Bar on Level 55 of the Rialto, with Melbourne’s skyline as the backdrop. Book ahead; window seats aren’t guaranteed.

Allow about 75 minutesMelbourne
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Why this one.

The setting, 236 metres above the city, makes this a drinks date worth choosing for the view. It’s an early-date splurge for two people who enjoy cocktails and a high-city outlook.

A little plan

  1. YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 75 MINUTES

    Lui Bar

    Level 55, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Have a cocktail each on Level 55 of the Rialto, 236 metres above the city. Enter through the Collins Street piazza and check in at the ground-floor host reception.

    Spending allowance for two: $100. Allow about A$100 for one cocktail each for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. It leaves room for the published 10% Sunday or Victorian public-holiday surcharge. Check the current menu for prices. Food, additional drinks and travel.

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ANOTHER WAY TO GO

Embla

If the main choice is unavailable, choose Embla before setting out. Confirm its opening or session and arrange travel directly there.

This city wine bar pairs local and international wines with produce-led food in an open-plan space. Shared snacks include polenta sourdough with herb butter and soured cucumbers with feta and dill.

122 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.

Allowance: $90 for two. Allow about A$90 for one glass of wine each and one shared snack for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. It leaves room for the published 15% public-holiday surcharge. Check the current menu for prices. Additional food or drinks and travel.

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Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.

Before you go
  • A window seat, quiet setting and admission are not guaranteed.
  • Check reservation and cancellation terms before committing.
  • Alcohol-free cocktails and step-free access are not verified by the supplied evidence.
  • Embla is a separate fallback outing, not a walking transfer. Confirm its service times before setting out; walk-in space is not guaranteed.
At Lui Bar
  • Booking is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to capacity; a window seat or quiet setting is not guaranteed.
  • For a two-person booking, cancellations, date changes or reduced guest numbers need at least two hours’ notice. Otherwise, a fee of A$50 per person applies.
  • The kitchen closes at 10:30pm, before the bar.
  • Non-alcoholic cocktails, vegetarian options and step-free access are unconfirmed.
At Embla
  • Walk-ins are welcome and bookings are available, but seating is not guaranteed.
  • Kitchen service times are unconfirmed, and published opening hours differ between listings.
  • Vegetarian options, alcohol-free drinks and step-free access are unconfirmed; check with the venue if these matter to your visit.
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