Iris Rooftop

Iris Rooftop is a Spanish-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, built around city views, shared food and drinks. The venue offers 360-degree views across Brisbane, making the rooftop a setting for everything from a long lunch or sunset drink to private celebrations and corporate functions. Its open-air layout and elevated position give the space a distinctly skyline-focused feel.

The food menu is designed for sharing, with tapas, larger plates, salads and desserts. The selection includes familiar Spanish influences alongside Australian produce, with options such as marinated olives, signature tomato and mozzarella croquettes, Iberian ham, kingfish crudo, chorizo glazed in cider and seafood and chicken paella. Larger dishes include grilled swordfish, adobo-spiced lamb shoulder, Spanish-style roast chicken and a 700g grilled T-bone steak. The menu also includes vegetarian and vegan choices, although the venue notes that its sample menu changes seasonally.

Drinks are a major part of the experience, with handcrafted cocktails, aperitivo and sangria listed alongside the food. The cocktail menu ranges from fruit-led and refreshing serves to richer combinations featuring bourbon, cognac, tequila and spiced ingredients. This makes Iris Rooftop suitable for a relaxed afternoon drink as well as a meal shared with friends.

Live music is programmed from Friday to Sunday, with local artists performing through the venue’s weekend sunset sessions. The combination of music, skyline views and a laid-back rooftop setting is particularly suited to groups, celebrations and visitors looking for a lively dining experience in Brisbane’s inner city. Iris also caters to private events and functions, while its tapas and sharing-plate format gives groups flexibility in how they order and dine.