Mmmmm. What's for lunch today?

Up the stairs on Level 6 at Curtain House, past Cookie, Collectors Corner, and Metropolis, you’ll find Rooftop Bar; probably one of the best places for a drink on a hot summers day. There has always been one thing missing at Rooftop Bar, food. I mean, it already has great music, great drinks, plenty of space, and a frick’n cinema. Sure, you could get an assortment of nuts to go with your beverage, but lunch or dinner? Never going to happen.

All that has been solved now with the help from the crew at Beatbox Kitchen, who, up until now, only served up burgers and fries from their van in locations trackable via Twitter. Now, tucked smartly into the corner of the bigger section of Rooftop Bar is a wooden kitchen with bright sign writing, pumping out the best burgers, wraps, fries, and dessert on offer in the immediate area.

The menu is simple. You can choose from the beefy Raph Burger (named after Beatbox’s founder), vege Shroom Burger, or the Chicken Schnitzel wrap. Chuck fries on the side and maybe some dessert later and you’ve got all the ingredients for a great work lunch. Prices may be a little on the expensive side for some, with the wrap and Raph burger costing $11 and the Shroom burger coming in at $10, but it’s totally worth it. The Fries taste great and are served with a choice of home made or spicy relish, or Tangy or regular mayo.

Some have claimed that the Raph Burger with stereo sauce (tangy mayo) is the best burger in Melbourne, and I’m inclined to agree. The best thing about Beatbox being up at Rooftop Bar is you can get a nice cold pint to wash it down with. Burp!

In terms of seating your work lunch crew, Rooftop Bar has plenty of space for a crowd of any size, unless it’s a Friday and 35 degrees – then I’d make sure you’re there as close to 12noon as possible. Also, everyone pays for their food seperately, removing the awkward “lets get the bill” situation that can happen at other venues. Beatbox Kitchen is open 12noon until late, daily – get amongst it!