Best Brisbane Bars for Sunday Sessions

SP’s Top 10 Bars in Brisbane

If you need that one last drink before the dreaded Monday-itus kicks in and you’re not afraid of a risky Sunday sesh gone wrong, then call off the Google Search for ‘best bars near me’ because we’ve got you covered with the 10 Best Brisbane Bars for a good ol’ fashioned Sunday sesh.

Whether it’s a rooftop bar in Fortitude Valley or a laneway bar in the CBD, whatever you’re in the mood for we’ve covered it with our top 10 picks for bars Brisbane wide.

1. Death & Taxes

Death & Taxes are the masters of cocktails, positioned perfectly in a mysterious and quaint little location in the Brisbane CBD. Get your fill of whisky with their extensive range of over 500.

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Best place to catch up with friends 🍸🖤🥃

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2. Eleven Rooftop

Brisbane’s best rooftop bar is perched up 11 stories high with 270 degree views of the Valley, CBD and surroundings. For a Sunday sesh with beautifully crafted cocktails and views like no other you can’t get any better than Eleven.

3. Green Beacon

For the best beers with the boys in Newstead don’t go any further than Green Beacon Brewing, they aren’t one of the top breweries in Brisbane for nothin’.

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This week’s live oyster selection: Port Douglas Bay Pacific’s straight from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Pictured here alongside our resident beer of the week and infamous Spring Seasonal: The Whaler – Blood Orange IPA 6.5%. Our food truck lineup this week is as follows: Mon & Tue – @pizzantica_aus Wed – @wingstigram Thu – @phatboystruck Low & Slow Fri – @bareknucklesbbq Saturday – @mrtokyodog Sunday – @oneworldfoodtruck 12pm until late – 7 days a week, at the Brewpub on Helen Street.

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4. Super Whatnot

Who doesn’t love a good laneway bar to finish off a big weekend? Super Whatnot is your go-to for crafted cocktails, nibbles and great DJs all day/night long.

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Espress yourself with Espresso Martini specials. Saturdays at Super Whatnot👌#superwhatnot

A post shared by Super Whatnot (@superwhatnotbar) on Oct 11, 2019 at 10:28pm PDT

5. Altitude Rooftop Bar

Altitude Rooftop Bar is the top open-air bar in the heart of Fortitude Valley that’s always spinning good tunes and pumping cocktails like there’s no tomorrow.

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Mid-week parma & pint?⁠ ⁠ #AltitudeBar #ForestersFV #fortitudevalley #brisbane #brisbanecity #food #cocktails #drinks #dessert #foodie #dinner #friends #delicious #instagood #foodphotography #photooftheday #altitude⁠

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6. The Boom Boom Room

If expertise cocktails and soulful sounds from live bands tickle your fancy then The Boom Boom Room is the room for you and your Sunday sesh crew.

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Take a look at our exclusive Mother's Day seafood platter from the weekend! An amazing experience for any Mum and was loved by all who attended. 🦐🦀🐚🐙 #BoomBoomBrisbane #BrisbaneBars . . . . . #barmenu #barfood #savoury #brisbanefoodie #seafood #seafoodplatter #letsdrink #drinks #brisbanedrinks #weekendwine #cocktailbar #cocktail #brisbanecocktails #drinks #brisbanedrink #brisbanebars #letsdrink #drinks #brisbanedrinks #livemusic #brisbaneanyday #brisbanecity #letsdrink #drinks #brisbanedrinks #weekendwine #brisbanebars #barfavourites

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7. The Fox Hotel

For a modern pub feast in the beautiful Southbank The Fox Hotel is here to deliver the goods. Great location, great vibes and even an even better feed.

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HALF PRICE BURGERS AND PIZZAS with ANY DRINK PURCHASE // available 12-2pm and 6-8pm EVERYDAY! 🍕🍔🍕🍔🍕🍔🍕🍔🍕🍔

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8. X-Cargo

Another Rooftop bar in Brisbane that’s stepped the drinking game up a notch with their iconic cargo containers covering 2-blocks in Fortitude Valley. If you’re looking for an excuse to loosen up a bit and let your inner child fly, X-Cargo’s open-air bar is awaiting.

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WHAT A STUNNING SUNDAY FOR A BLOCK PARTY 👌😍☀️ Join us from 3pm for Hip Hop & RnB all day / night, refreshing cocktails & of course our Basketball House Comp is back @ 7pm with some new epic prizes 😝🍹Plus don’t forget next Sunday is a special Block Party for the launch of Alize Rose 😍🌹

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9. Mr Mista

Get that LA vibe without paying the price for flights. This high-end Hollywood inspired cocktail lounge is here to tantalise your tastebuds with Asian cuisine made to share and cocktails that are too good to.

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We’ve got a big long weekend ahead of us guys. Introducing our first ever SUNDAY SERVICE 🍻🥂🍹 That’s right, we’re now open on Sundays from 4pm till late 💃🕺🏽 Full Menu, live DJs and the same good vibes we run every weekend! #SundayService #SundaySession #MrMista #Brisbane #LongWeekend

A post shared by Mr. Mista (@mr.mista.brisbane) on Oct 3, 2019 at 8:49pm PDT

10. Elixir Rooftop

Bao boards and boujee cocktails, need we say more? Elixir Rooftop bar is a Brisbane city gem that’s made for a good Sunday sesh.

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Cocktail Of The Week || Oolong Blush || @whitleyneillgin Raspberry Gin, Oolong Tea, Muddled Berries, Lime. 🍓 . . . . #mustdobrisbane #thisisbrisbane #cocktails #elixirrooftopbar #brisbanebars

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If you can’t afford a Sunday sesh and you’re more interested in eating for less then check out our Brisbane Cheap Eats blog covering the best places for a feed without the price tag.

Jump on the SearchParty app for more of the best bars in Brisbane in our Local Lineup for February.