Best Sunday Sessions in Melbourne

by Dan Cunningham and Holly Bodeker-Smith

Updated November 27th, 2018

Bars and pubs have a particular vibe on Sundays. They're more relaxed than at any other time of the weekend, but the crowd is more committed to being there. It's a good combo.

Visit one of these spots in the closing stages of the weekend and you might be surprised by how much fun you can have. These places aren't just open – they keep the good vibes flowing with live music or DJs, drink specials and maybe even a free barbeque.

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Half Moon
Restaurant
Celebrate your Sunday with $14 Bloody Marys and a $25 roast.
Joanie's Baretto
Bar
Roll in on the first Sunday of each month for Aperitivo Sunday and enjoy a spritz.
Joey Smalls
Bar
Good tunes are always guaranteed at this dance-focused bar, which opens from midday on a Sunday.
Northcote Social Club
Bar
$20 roasts and choose-your-own vintage records are the hallmarks of this pub's Sunday Jukebox sessions.
Dr Morse
Bar
Dr Morse's beer garden has been consistently rowdy on Sundays, almost since the first week the place opened.
Naked For Satan
Bar
All dishes are $9 from 6pm. Why cook?
Lucky Coq
Restaurant
$4 pizzas all day, and DJs in the upstairs courtyard spinning hip-hop, disco and house from 4pm.
Howler
Bar
Howler keeps the party going till late, with pork-belly burgers for fuel.