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Runner Up — Melbourne’s Second Best Rooftop Bar

Melbourne’s Second Best Rooftop Bar

The Run Down

Who Up?

DJs every Friday & Saturday

  1. FRI23/10

    DJs

    James Gal 6pmSophreshh 9:30pm

  2. SAT24/10

    Events

    Our 5th Birthday Party

    DJs

    Liv Pickering 2pmHoly Trinity 4pmJessups & Will A-C 6pmMildlife x 6AM ATG 8pmEsin 9pmStuckey B2b Logan 11pm

    Live Music

    Birdsnake 7pm

  3. SUN25/10

    DJs

    Celestial Press With Ess 4pm

    Events

    Still Life Club 1:30pm

    Food

    Aksal Burger Pop Up 4pm

  4. THU29/10

    Events

    Acid Chess Club 7pm

Bartender behind the bar under warm pendant lights

Drinks

Once It Hits Your Lips

cocktails, spritzes, magnums & more

House red, white, orange, rosé and prosecco $9.99 all the time. Sundown specials from open till 7pm on weekdays. All Spritzes $9.99 on Sundays in Spring.

A sunny afternoon crowd on the rooftop

About

Hard to Find, Easy to Love

Perched above 35 Johnston St in Collingwood Yards, with views of Melbourne’s magnificent inner north, Runner Up Rooftop Bar offers a casual and carefree venue to frequent with familiar faces or future friends.

Brought to you by the minds of some of Melbourne’s finest enterprises, such as a Lounge, Colour Club, Mildlife & Confetti Studio.

Runner Up, simply the second best.

Visit

Run On Up

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 5pm–11pm
  • Wednesday 5pm–11pm
  • Thursday 4pm–11pm
  • Friday 4pm–1am
  • Saturday 1pm–1am
  • Sunday 3pm–10pm

Find us

Above 35 Johnston St
Collingwood

Take the Lift to Level 2

We acknowledge the traditional owners and sovereign custodians of the land on which Runner Up is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Woiwurrung language group. We extend our respect to their Ancestors and all First Peoples and Elders past, present, and future.

Get in touch

Good to know

FAQs

Do we accept bookings or host private functions?

Yes, we do! However, we generally don't take bookings during our busiest periods. For table reservations check out our reservations page. For private events, visit our private events page.

Can we bring children?

Absolutely, you just need to actively supervise them! No children running around on their own, please.

Do we serve food?

We serve light snacks (see menu)— dolmades, olives, chips. Pizzas can be ordered to the venue from Thin Slizzy down the road, after 5pm! We often have food pop-ups. Check the What's On section to see what's cookin.

Are dogs allowed at Runner Up?

Yes please! And their drinks are on the house. Just keep them on their lead so that they don't disrupt other punters.

Is the rooftop covered?

Yes, we have a beautiful new retractable awning. We can dial in the right vibe in any weather.

Do we have heaters/air con?

Both! We keep it cool in summer and warm in winter.

What nights of the week do we have DJs?

We have DJ's every Friday & Saturday and sometimes on Thursdays & Sundays.