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Anelay Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

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A vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant with breathtaking views of The Strand, offering a lively atmosphere and tempting happy hour deals.

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Wed/Fri 18-21h

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Anelay Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

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Must-see attractions

A vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant with breathtaking views of The Strand, offering a lively atmosphere and tempting happy hour deals.

"Enjoy stunning waterfront views and great happy hour specials at this spacious rooftop bar."

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Happy Hour Savings

Visit between 3-5pm daily for happy hour specials like $1 dumplings and $2 gelato.

Scenic Seating

Opt for outdoor seating to fully enjoy the scenic views of The Strand.

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Quick Facts

Cuisine

Modern Australian

Price

Mid-range

Address

70 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810, Australia

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High

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Stunning Waterfront Views

Stunning Waterfront Views

Experience breathtaking views of The Strand and the Coral Sea from this multi-level rooftop bar and restaurant.

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Happy Hour Delights

Happy Hour Delights

Score amazing deals during happy hour, with mentions of $1 dumplings and $2 gelato making it a budget-friendly treat.

Vibrant Multi-Level Bar

Vibrant Multi-Level Bar

Enjoy the spacious and lively atmosphere of the multi-level bar, perfect for socializing and enjoying cocktails.

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Happy Hour Savings

Visit between 3-5pm daily for happy hour specials like $1 dumplings and $2 gelato.

Scenic Seating

Opt for outdoor seating to fully enjoy the scenic views of The Strand.

I love this location so much, stunning view & drinks 📍TOWNSVILLE #townsville #thingstodointownsville #luxurytravel #ardorooftop #ardohotel
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Chapter 24 opened in the most beautiful way. Grateful to celebrate at Ardo Hotel, Townsville 🌅
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Consider Food Timing

Be aware of potential delays in food service; some reviews mention mixed experiences with dish timing.

Cocktail Creations

Don't hesitate to ask the bar staff to create drinks not listed on the menu.

Drinks & yap over anything >>> We went this time for drinks to Ardo Rooftop in Townsville for date night and loooved it! So so cute🥹
@chrisulife
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Happy Hour Savings

Visit between 3-5pm daily for happy hour specials like $1 dumplings and $2 gelato.

Scenic Seating

Opt for outdoor seating to fully enjoy the scenic views of The Strand.

Consider Food Timing

Be aware of potential delays in food service; some reviews mention mixed experiences with dish timing.

Cocktail Creations

Don't hesitate to ask the bar staff to create drinks not listed on the menu.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Anelay Rooftop Bar & Restaurant offers a fantastic location with beautiful waterfront views and a lively multi-level bar. While many guests enjoy the ambiance and some of the food, there are recurring criticisms regarding inconsistent food quality, slow service, and dishes arriving cold or improperly prepared. However, the happy hour deals and the scenic setting remain strong draws for visitors.

"Anelay has the best coffee in town! Absolutely adore the waterfront view and seating. The staff are always gracious and it’s fast service. There is never a bad time to visit Anelay for a drink or food!"

Zil Silvester

"Food was not great at all. Spent $65 each person on a special passport which consisted of bao buns, kilpatrick oysters, scallops, steak and watermelon with prosciutto. The bao buns had little to no filling, oysters where so small you couldn’t find them behind the bacon and had way way to much BBQ Sauce, the scallops were old and struggled to even swallow, the steaks where the only good part of the meal but even the watermelon was old soggy and almost at the point of slimy. Overall was a very very upsetting and costly dinner. Definitely not worth the price for the meal. The cocktails were nice but the staff were distracted always. Very very sad dinner experience!! 😥"

lizzie Flanagan

"Went there for our daughter’s 25th birthday which I wish we hadn’t. Ordered the snitty, prawn linguine, skewers, bao buns, lamb pasta and oysters bloody mary. The snitty arrived about 25 minutes before any of the other dishes and my son had nearly finished his meal before the linguine and lamb pasta arrived (both were cold and the linguine was not even cooked). The oysters bloody mary arrived with no explanation as to their presentation which was not traditional but the oysters were nice and big and very fresh which was a plus. We spoke to the manager who assisted us with our concerns and arranged a refund of the linguine as we decided against getting it cooked again as we waited so long for it the first time. We also enquired about my bao buns at this time as they had not come out as yet. They arrived and although the pork was tasty the other fillings were not and the actual buns were not cooked as they were still doughy and pale. It was a reasonably busy night and there was only 1 barperson serving and 2 waitpersons.
We will not be returning and cannot recommend"

Ange Anderson

What People Like

Stunning waterfront views
Lively multi-level bar atmosphere
Happy hour specials on dumplings and gelato

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality and temperature
Slow and sometimes inattentive service
Disappointing value for money on some dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

Happy hour from 3-5pm daily offers great deals on dumplings and gelato. Evenings are popular for sunset views and cocktails.

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While not explicitly detailed, the menu mentions share platters and a variety of dishes. It's recommended to inquire directly about vegetarian and vegan options.

The atmosphere is generally described as lively and casual, suitable for a rooftop bar. Smart casual attire is usually appropriate.

Reservations are generally recommended, especially for larger groups or during peak times, though specific booking policies are not detailed.

Service can be inconsistent, with some guests reporting friendly and efficient staff, while others mention delays and inattentiveness.

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Yes, happy hour offers significant discounts on items like dumplings and gelato. The bar also creates custom cocktails.

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