Brisbane:
Best Sunday sessions

16 DECEMBER 2025

Long summer afternoons, golden hour, and a refreshing drink are the perfect way to wind down and finish a week. Discover our guide of the best places to enjoy a Sunday session in Brisbane, from sweeping views to the best brews, we’ve got your plans sorted.

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The City

Naldham House

Sit alfresco with a cool breeze in your hair, a cold drink in hand and European bites to snack on. Prefer to be indoors? This three-story venue  offers something different on every level, from Brasserie, Club Felix and The Fifty Six, making it an easy choice for the ultimate Sunday session.

Mulga Bills

Perfectly positioned on the Brisbane River with unmatched views of the Kangaroo Point Bridge, Mulga Bills serves up pizza and paella to pair perfectly with your drink of choice as you watch the colours change in the sky.

Milquetoast

Tucked away down a City laneway is a garage filled with some of the best wines in Brisbane. Snack on small plates and try your new favourite glass of vino as the moody lighting in Milquetoast sets a relaxed atmosphere for the evening.

Babylon

Situated on the Brisbane River, Babylon’s garden is the perfect spot to spend your Sunday afternoon. Ideal for groups both small and large, the lively atmosphere is contagious. Enjoy MiddleEeastern inspired drinks and sharable nibbles as the sun sets and you watch the Story Bridge light up the night.

South Brisbane

Layla, West End

Discover Spice & Sound Sundays at Layla, where a live DJ is setting the atmosphere, Middle Eastern inspired food is flowing and speciality cocktails keep the good times rolling.

The Plough Inn, South Bank

A relaxed alfresco pub in South Bank, The Plough Inn is perfect for those looking to spend their Sunday afternoon enjoying a few cold beers and a hearty feed with an atmosphere that comes alive, especially if there is a game on.

Southside, Fish Lane

Enjoy Yum Cha Sundays and linger for drinks in Southside’s Garden. Surrounded by leafy greenery and delicious smells of South-East Asian cuisine, settle in and let the afternoon unfold as you eat, drink and relax the afternoon away.

Lina Rooftop, South Bank

Soak up rooftop sunset views by the pool at Lina Rooftop. Lounge in a poolside cabana with drink in hand, enjoy good music, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with friends for the perfect afternoon.

North Brisbane

Soko Rooftop, Fortitude Valley

Spend the afternoon above the city at Soko Rooftop, where uninterrupted sunset views meet an exotic jungle-inspired setting…cocktail in hand of course.

Maya Mexican Rooftop, Fortitude Valley

This rooftop courtyard transports you straight to Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Say goodbye to the week that was at Maya’s DISCO LOCO Sunday session with live DJ’s kicking off from 3pm. The perfect time to grab a margarita and some tacos.

Sixes & Sevens, Fortitude Valley

Dine indoors or alfresco as the DJ spins the tunes and the two bars serve your sundowners in the buzzing laneway on James Street, Fortitude Valley. Sixes & Sevens is the perfect spot for your group of mates to spend your Sunday afternoon.

Byblos, Hamilton

Refreshing drinks, Lebanese bites and live music set the scene for a Sunday afternoon on the water at Byblos.

West Brisbane

Darling & Co., Paddington

Delicious cocktail and nibbles can be found in Paddington's light, bright and airy bar, Darling & Co. The colourful bar stools, high ceilings and large windows all bring a relaxing atmosphere before the buzz of the cocktail shakers start.

Deer Duck Bar, Auchenflower

Spend a relaxed Sunday at Deer Duck Bar, where craft beers, creative cocktails, and a friendly, laid-back vibe make it the perfect spot to unwind with friends and enjoy the afternoon.

Regatta Hotel, Toowong

Enjoy a classic Sunday session at the Regatta Hotel, a riverside icon where cold drinks, hearty bites, and a lively atmosphere come together. Grab a spot on the terrace and watch the Brisbane River sparkle as the weekend winds down.

Cobbler Bar, West End

Kick back on a Sunday at Cobbler Bar, where expertly crafted cocktails and a relaxed, buzzing atmosphere set the scene. Sip, chat, and unwind with friends as the afternoon drifts into evening for the perfect Sunday session.

+81 Aizome Bar, West End

Head to +81 Aizome Bar for a chic Sunday session with inventive Japanese-inspired cocktails and a stylish, intimate atmosphere. Grab a seat at the bar or a cosy corner and let the evening unfold with great drinks and even better vibes.

East Brisbane

Il Molo, Bulimba

Spend your Sunday afternoon in the lively suburb of Bulimba where you can find the perfectly positioned restaurant Il Molo right by the Brisbane River. SavourItalian dishes and refreshing spritzes While soaking up the buzzing riverside atmosphere

The Hills of Rivermakers, Morningside

Can’t decide what you want to pair with your Sunday sundowners? Rivermakers has multiple venues on one site so you can pick and choose different craft brews, wines, cocktails and nibbles from different venues all from the one table.

Manly Boathouse, Manly

Take an adventure to the bayside where the sunsets behind the water, live music plays in the background and the balmy nights are paired with a bayside breeze. Order your favourite Manly Boathouse cocktail with antipasti as you Sunday session the afternoon away.

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