Latest News About The Emerson Rooftop Bar And Club

Updated 2026-04-26 04:05

The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club in South Yarra, Melbourne, remains a popular nightlife venue known for its rooftop events and celebrity appeal.[8][9]

Recent Events

Upcoming "Emerson Saturdays - Rooftop" features live entertainment, with the next on February 28, 2026, from 9:00 PM, and earlier ones like August 9, 2025. Other events include "Cielo" on November 2, 2025, and drag brunches on Sundays.[1][2][4]

Legal Issues

In 2025, the club faced police scrutiny for allegedly playing a Britney Spears song without proper licensing on February 10, 2024, during an undercover inspection. It had a prior $1,000 fine in 2023 for exceeding patron capacity.[7]

Property Updates

The venue's building at 141-145 Commercial Rd was listed for around $11 million and later sold to a local investor, but operators Glenn Archer and Leigh Colbert continue running it. The 1,434 sqm space holds up to 675 guests with a late-night liquor license to 5 AM.[5][10]

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