Lui Bar

Lui Bar, situated on level 55 of Melbourne’s Rialto Towers (also home to Vue de Monde), is a sophisticated cocktail lounge offering panoramic views over the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay. Accessible via the Vue de Monde lift, guests enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with low-lit interiors, plush seating, and a striking “cloud‑like” chandelier by Mikala Dwyer. The bar, backed by the Vue Group and helmed under the influence of chef Shannon Bennett, features meticulously crafted cocktails using techniques like rotovap and fat‑washing, such as their Velvet Rotor Macadamia Martini and Vodka Pour Over. A curated selection of boutique wines, champagnes and boutique spirits complements the drinks menu. Bar snacks include highlights such as Western Australian marron rolls, wagyu sliders, chickpea fries, fried chicken with osetra caviar and mini lamingtons — all served with precision and flair. Even the menu paper is eco‑friendly: soak it to plant a lemon‑scented bottle‑brush tree. Open Wednesday–Thursday from 5:30 pm, and Friday–Sunday from 3 pm (closed Mon–Tue), it welcomes both reservations (up to 8 people) and walk‑ins. A 10–15% surcharge applies on Sundays and public holidays. With impeccable service, expert mixology and breathtaking views nearly 236 m above ground, Lui Bar is a coveted spot for dating, celebrations or simply savouring Melbourne from above.