Nice cocktails on a rooftop bar. Can be a bit cold in winter though. Must be very nice in summer!

Inspired by Melbourne laneways, Dirty Little Secret is Wellington’s first rooftop bar, featuring graffiti art walls, industrial chic decor, hip vibes, and of course, the chance to combine the love of food with fresh air and stargazing.

I first discovered Dirty Little Secret when my friends and I enjoyed an afternoon drink there, overlooking Courtenay Place and Mount Victoria. Last weekend, my friends and I returned for a taste of their food menu. From their bacon & halloumi sandwiches served with your choice of fries or greens, to my crispy skin salmon, we were very impressed! Our food was generously portioned and delicious. While my friends thought the bread could have been crunchier and questioned one of them receiving fries and the other potatoes, I was especially satisfied with my juicy, succulent salmon served with lots of healthy kale.

My cocktail exceeded my expectations, too. The Velvet Peach Bellini which I expected to be a plain coral pink cocktail in a flute glass was served an effervescent golden & pink colour, decorated with a sugar rim and cherry. With the flavour of peach schnapps, Velvet Falernum liqueur and brut wine, it was sweet, sparkling & sophisticated!

I loved the bar & atmosphere so much I took some friends to the rooftop again the next night, enjoying a Wild Earth Pinot Noir Rose from their wine list. They weren’t serving their food menu anymore as it was just before 10pm, but we enjoyed some incredibly tasty roasted potatoes. Nonetheless, it was warm, cozy & inviting with a great energy; the perfect venue for a group of friends. I love that you could choose to stay under the lights & heaters, or lie down & relax on the bean bags.

If you’re in Wellington, Dirty Little Secret is definitely worth a visit if you’re after good food, gorgeous cocktails and dining with a view!

Velvet Peach Bellini $14
The Roof High Salmon $28
The Couple (bacon & halloumi sandwich) $18
Wild Earth Pinot Noir Rose $10