
18 Knots Rooftop Bar
A popular rooftop bar in the Perth CBD with a 4.2 rating across 544 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Set on level 18 of DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 18 Knots Rooftop Bar offers a high-rise setting in Perth CBD with 360-degree city views. Its position makes it a natural choice for watching a Western Australian sunset, whether you are stopping by for a casual drink, meeting friends or looking for a relaxed evening above the city. The venue is open to the general public as well as hotel guests, with walk-ins welcome.
The food is centred on bar bites designed for sharing or for a lighter meal, alongside cocktails, local craft beers, wine and spirits. The menu changes through selected specials and limited-time features. Recent examples listed by the venue include Mr Black edible cocktails and a Truffle and Potato Pizza made with Manjimup truffles, while the Gin Atelier experience lets guests create a personalised Gin and Tonic. These offers are seasonal or event-based, so availability may change.
There is more to the venue than its view. Thursday evenings bring the Sky High Jazz experience, with live jazz from 6pm to 9pm, while weekend tunes run on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to 10pm. Weekday Social Hour is offered from 5pm to 6pm, and lunch specials run from Sunday to Thursday between midday and 2pm. Together, these programmed sessions give the bar a range of uses, from an afternoon drink to a more lively evening visit.
Small groups of six to 20 can book through the venue, and larger event enquiries can be made directly with the team. The rooftop is also promoted for casual cocktail sundowners and celebrations. With walk-in access, shareable food and regular music, 18 Knots suits visitors after drinks with a view, couples seeking a sunset setting, and groups planning a low-key gathering. The kitchen operates until 9pm, while the bar remains open later on Friday and Saturday nights.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 67
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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