‘On Top’ Opens At The StandardX, Melbourne
Fitzroy’s Rooftop Playground Now Welcomes Everyone To Sip, Snack And Soak Up The Skyline, Just In Time For Summer
On Thursday, 13 November, The StandardX, Melbourne will open On Top, its design-forward rooftop bar and lounge that captures the creative energy of Fitzroy from above. Previously exclusive to hotel guests, the venue has now been reimagined, opening its doors to the local neighbourhood, in-the-know out-of-towners and anyone looking for a genuinely good time.
Accommodating up to 60 guests, On Top is an intimate rooftop escape that feels inviting and social – the warm colour palette and arid planting juxtaposed against Fitzroy’s industrial grit. With architecture by Woods Bagot and design by Hecker Guthrie, the space offers a mix of soft lounge seating and bistro tables, with a Corten fireplace that nods to the neighbourhood’s historic factories. Bar ledges with stools hug the edges, offering sweeping views across to the city skyline. Designed with the unpredictable Melbourne weather in mind, the fully weatherproof space is complete with a retractable roof and heating system, ensuring comfort all year-round.
An all-day menu of, satisfying bites that plays on The Standard’s American roots includes:
- Smoked ocean trout, creme fraiche, chive, flatbreads
- Oyster mushroom skewer, shio koji and chilli crumb
- Brioche prawn roll, Gascony butter, cos
- Wagyu slider, Bistro X sauce, cheese, pickles
- Fried chicken with hot sauce, guindilla chillies
- Cinnamon doughnuts, warm chocolate sauce
- Vanilla mascarpone tart, salted caramel
Alongside Aperol Spritz, yuzu margaritas and lager on tap, signature cocktails include:
- Cloud Cover – Apricot brandy, Aperol, Lillet Blanc, ginger, lemon
- Nude & Rude – Mezcal, amaro, lemon, agave, bitters
- The Last Dance – Vodka, Aperol, lemon, passionfruit
The wine list – curated collaboratively between The StandardX, Melbourne and Australian-based wine importer and distributor Lo-Fi – showcases local Victorian suppliers and producers that focus on low intervention and sustainable wines. Meanwhile, a Japanese-style vending machine stocked with pre-batched cocktails, wines and non-alc options brings the fun factor.
A rotation of local DJs will soundtrack Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons with curated sets that transport patrons to Brooklyn in the ’90s, Lagos beaches and the bars of downtown LA during golden hour.
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Notes to editors:
On Top will be open:
- Monday to Wednesday: Exclusive access for hotel guests, no service (self-service from vending machine, The Box)
- Thursday to Friday: Exclusive to hotel guests until 5PM, open to the public from 5PM to 10PM
- Saturday Exclusive to hotel guests until 12PM, open to the public from 12PM to 10PM
- Sunday: Exclusive to hotel guests until 12PM, open to the public from 12PM to 8PM
High-res imagery available via Google Drive.
About The StandardX, Melbourne
62 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
The StandardX, Melbourne opened in Fitzroy in August 2024 and marks the Australian debut for global hotel group, Standard International. With two properties in Bangkok and Melbourne, The StandardX brand is The Standard Hotels’ younger-sister; an iteration of the hotel which caters for the practical, modern traveller – fully equipped and minimalist but staying true to The Standard’s DNA, known for igniting cultural shifts and providing unforgettable experiences.
The StandardX Melbourne offers 125 guest rooms across eight floors, all with king-sized beds and ensuites. Retail products can be purchased at The StandardX, Melbourne’s concept retail store, ‘The Box’. At present, the hotel’s rooftop, ‘The Roof’ is only accessible to hotel guests.
Website: www.standardx.com/melbourne
Instagram: @thestandardxmelbourne
Facebook: @standardxmelbourne
About The StandardX
The StandardX brand distills The Standard’s brand down to its X-factor, an uncomplicated cool. The hotels embody a stripped-back aesthetic with simple rooms, a streamlined program and an energetic vibe, often located in emerging neighborhoods on the verge of transformation—where X marks the spot for what’s next. Enjoy World of Hyatt benefits with eligible stays at The StandardX hotels – discover more here.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 80 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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