FABLE Melbourne

As one of Melbourne’s tallest rooftop bars, Fable is a lovely spot for a drink with a view. It also happens to provide an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan offerings. Dishes such as the silky fava bean dip with fluffy gluten-free focaccia and jalapeño poppers filled with dairy-free chèvre are the perfect accompaniment to the Mediterranean-inspired cocktails, most of which are also fully plant-based and prepared using Victorian spirits.

No longer 100% gluten free, and can’t even cater for it adequately despite saying they can on their menu - didn’t notify us until 30 mins before our booking despite us specifying “gluten free” in our booking 5 days in advance, and couldn’t offer substitutions for their set menu (their menu now says only a couple of things aren’t gluten free, but we were told anything on the grill is no longer gluten free, so the menu is incorrect as well). To make matters worse, they take the full amount from your card for the set menu at the time of booking upfront, and then you have to wait days to get your money back if you’re not going. This place was an institution for coeliacs - if that’s why you were going, don’t bother.

No list of Melbourne’s best rooftop restaurants is complete without Fable. Perched high on the 13th floor of Lonsdale Street's Greek Community Building, it is one of the highest rooftop restaurants in the city. At Fable, enjoy views of Melbourne’s city skyline, Eureka Skydeck, Arts Centre and Bolte Bridge as you dine on Mediterranean-style share plates like calamari with ouzo mayonnaise, harissa chicken croquettes with Truffle aioli, and local haloumi with fig, lemon and thyme.

Fable calls itself Melbourne's highest rooftop bar, with views of the Arts Centre and the Bolte Bridge from its perch at the Hellenic quarter of the city. While we can't back up that claim, there's no harm in heading up 14 storeys and nabbing a plush salmon-coloured booth for the serious business of deciding what to eat and drink. Cocktails come with a full backstory and plenty of theatre, whether that's billows of steam, flames or a Trojan horse-inspired serving vessel.

What used to be Melina on the Rooftop has now become Fable Melbourne, still steadfastly Mediterranean in flavour but now focusing more sharply on stylish aesthetics. The view over the Melbourne skyline is still as attractive as ever, especially when you’ve got a spread of mostly Greek food sitting in front of you. We’re talking eggplant moussaka and lamb shoulder, beef tartare, dolmades, burrata, and white anchovies with flatbread.

Melbourne loves a rooftop bar, so it’s thrilling to hear there’s always a new addition to the roster. At 13 storey’s high it’s our tallest too, towering over the CBD atop Lonsdale Street’s Greek Community Building. The offering leans Mediterranean at Fable, with creamy taramasalata dip, broken rice dolmades and eggplant moussaka to dine on, while a selection of elegant cocktails are named after Greek gods, goddesses, and fables.

Hours | Fridays to Saturdays 03:00 P.M.–03:00 A.M.; Sundays, 03:00 P.M.–01:00 A.M.; Wednesdays–Thursdays 05:00 P.M.–01:00 A.M.; and closed Mondays. Reservation | This stunning rooftop bar with enviable views gets all the play, so it’s worth making a booking to avoid disappointment. Don’t let the expensive bar aesthetics of FABLE Melbourne fool you: this Melbourne CBD rooftop bar is known for its warm and inviting atmosphere.

Touted as Melbourne's highest rooftop CBD bar, Fable and its sweeping views have been likened to the sky-high saloons of Tokyo and New York, but there's more to this spot than the view. Perched upon Level 13 overlooking Exhibition Street and QV below, the towering bar features a collection of seasonal cocktails from Alessandro Nardini as well as an incredibly solid in-house diner from celebrated Chef Alex Xinis.

The Melbourne rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street. Fable takes the concept of sky-high sips to a whole new level — at a lofty 14 storeys high, it’s one of Melbourne’s tallest rooftop bars. The plush, Mediterranean-inspired space rocks an elegant fitout, along with wild panoramic views through wraparound windows and a retractable roof.

Tell tall tales at Fable, the newest rooftop dining destination in Melbourne. From the city’s highest rooftop bar, you can see all the way from the Bolte Bridge to the spire of the Arts Centre. With a retractable roof that enables patrons to withstand the famous four-seasons-in-one-day Melbourne weather, the city puts on a twinkling show at night when the sky darkens and the lights go on.

On the 13th floor of the Greek Community building, this CBD rooftop bar has one of those extensive menus with a little story behind every drink – which is nice and all, but I’m just here to slam daiquiris. They lean towards New World spirits, bright colours and punchy flavours, plus a dedicated martini list and Mediterranean snacks. 13/168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The Greek-influenced Melina on the Rooftop has turned into FABLE Melbourne. The good news: it is still the most elevated spot in town to enjoy Mediterranean vibes, just in an even more stylish setting. Surrounded by fantastic views over the Melbourne skyline, the modern rooftop comes with plush intimate booths, as well as cocktail style seating.

Location: 13/168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9662 2629. This is one of the most elevated rooftop spots in town where you can immerse yourself in Mediterranean vibes in a trendy setting. This modernised rooftop comes complete with booths to give you the privacy that you and your party need.

Take a mental trip to the Mediterranean with a visit to Fable. A storytelling menu of thoughtful share plates and tantalizing cocktails greet you, along with luxe decor and epic views from the 13 th level on Lonsdale Street. Start with dishes like marinated olives or white anchovies with flatbread.

Fable is a rooftop bar that stands on the 13th level of Melbourne’s Greek Community Building. With a view of the Arts Centre, Bolte Bridge and Eureka Skydeck. Alessandro Nardini (Nick and Nora’s) is the head bartender signature drink is Hannibal’s Dream, made with bourbon, pine and aquafaba.

Located on the 13th level of the Greek Community Building, Fable features cocktails inspired by traditional fables and the tall tales told by the team’s relatives. For food, it’s a Mediterranean menu inspired by the building’s, and head chef Alex Xinis’ Greek heritage.

Fable Melbourne provides a chic and secluded experience with its glass-enclosed rooftop bar. Protected from the elements, you can admire the glittering vistas of Melbourne no matter the weather. And you’ll want to be here in any weather thanks to the incredible menu.

Address: 13/168 Lonsdale StVibe: Upper classDedicated Menu: Mediterranean. Fable is a fancy food-hole perched atop 13 levels on Lonsdale St, one of our highest rooftop bars in the city. It’s right in the heart of the CBD, 2 minutes from the State Library.

Journey up to the 13th floor and discover a story behind every cocktail at Fable Melbourne. Browse through the drinks list and find cocktails like Persephone’s Fragrance and Zyphyr’s Citrus. While you’re there, graze on Mediterranean cuisine.

Fable is a stunning restaurant with unblocked city views and a retractable roof that allows year-round dining, located 13 storeys above ground. It's done by an ex-Press Club chef serving Greek-inspired cuisine inspired by its heritage.

Thirteen floors up, the stunning venue boasts uninterrupted city views and a retractable roof for year-round dining. Inspired by its heritage, it’s serving Greek-inspired fare from an ex-Press Club chef.