6 Sunday Session Venues for Shedding the Cares of the Week

Sunday sessions epitomise a lifestyle of leisure and indulgence, inviting individuals to bask in the essence of brightness, lightness and luxury - it’s a day dedicated to unwinding, shedding the cares of the week and relishing the finer moments of life.

The atmosphere is characterised by an air of relaxation and unhurried enjoyment where every element from the ambience to the offerings, is carefully curated to enhance a sense of well-being. 

Whether it is sipping a chilled glass of Champagne under the sun’s warm embrace, lounging in comfortable seating surrounded by serene landscapes or savouring gourmet delights – Sunday sessions are an oasis of tranquillity and opulence where time seems to slow down, allowing you to enjoy life’s pleasures to the fullest.

Here are six of our fave spots for a weekend sesh:

Discover the ideal blend of café, culture and community at Spellman’s Social on Maxwell Terrace in Glenelg, bringing the goods to the neighbourhood. Rustic charm abounds at this locally-loved café, with recycled timber, exposed brick, potted greenery and walls adorned with framed posters; take a seat a Parisian-style bistro tables to peruse an all-day menu of favourite dishes. 

 

Start your Sunday with a brunch session and wrap your hands around a prosciutto, sun-dried tomato, red onion, rocket and cream cheese bagel; or chow down on smashed avocado on rye sourdough, with dukkah, rocket, feta and lemon and herb dressing, best enjoyed with a breaky Bloody Mary for the ultimate lazy weekend sesh.

Proud producer of Pet Nat and Sparkling Shiraz wines, Red Poppy Estate on Kerrie Road in Romsey is a small family winery adhering to principles of quality winemaking. Situated in the Macedon Ranges, the vineyard produces cool-climate sparkling wines using regenerative principles as well as organic and biodynamic practices.

Join the Sunday session crowd and pair a full-bodied, rich and flavourful Shiraz with a meat lovers’ pizza, topped with tomato, sopressa, shaved leg ham, chorizo, red onion, mozzarella and bocconcini; or sip a glass of estate Petillant Naturel with a vegetarian pizza of tomato, roasted zucchini, grilled pumpkin, olives, roasted red pepper, mozzarella and bocconcini.

Pizza and burgers that are familiar, delicious and warming to the soul await hungry Melbourne foodies at My Goodness on Lonsdale Street in the heart of the city. Good food and good times can be found in warm and inviting surrounds of dark wood, moody lighting and black subway tiles, or head outdoors to a leafy alfresco area to catch up with family and friends over an icy brew and bite to eat.

 

Bring the gang for a Sunday session and share a Hula Hula pizza with sliced leg ham and juicy pineapple, paired with a classic Margarita; or sip a South Coast Pale Ale while devouring a Memphis chicken burger with Southern fried chicken breast, crispy bacon, melted cheese and tangy pickles, smothered in creamy sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.

Housed in the old 1950s Glen Huntly post office, head to pink-hued Major Mitchell Café on Grange Road in Carnegie for cocktails and fare with flair. From the bright pink door and terrazzo bar to the pink walls, this is the ideal chill-out spot for a Daly St Roasters Chosen One house blend to go with brunch and lunch plates like a turkey bagel with cranberry and apple relish, brie, dill and horseradish cream cheese.

 

Sundays are for brunch sessions with family and friends over plates like chilli scrambled eggs on thick-cut sourdough with chorizo, hoisin mayo and eggplant sambal; or join the lunch crowd for a prawn gumbo roll with braised cabbage, chorizo, crumb, chimichurri aioli and a side of chips.

For a waterfront location, friendly staff and a menu of extraordinary Italian cuisine, head to Moo and Bean on Ocean Drive in North Haven to appease ravenous hunger. Overlooking the pristine waters of Camden Haven, this popular dining destination oozes trendy charm with pink and turquoise neon signage, polished wood floors and cane pendent lights encouraging lingering over a meal with family and friends.

 

Take to the alfresco area to soak up rays on Sundays as you listen to live music and devour $1 oysters paired with your favourite cocktail jug; perhaps share Malay crispy chicken wings, fried curry leaf, crispy shallots and sweet soy, or wrap your hands around a crispy fish taco with slaw, mango chutney, aioli, pickle, fennel and coriander.

Head to Burgerville on Gavan Street in Bright for gourmet burgers and a wide selection of craft beers from the region. Take a break from retail therapy at Woolworths Bright shopping centre to refuel and recharge at this rustic eatery with recycled timber floors, white subway tiles and black walls; while on balmy days, head to the deck and chill out under market umbrellas with an ice-cold brew.

What better way to spend a Sunday than with a burger session? Drop in and appease ravenous hunger with the Pickled Pig burger – smoked pulled pork, streaky bacon, pickled cabbage and sriracha mayo – or the Foghorn Leghorn with grilled chipotle chicken, bacon, tasty cheese, pickled onion, cucumber, spinach and aioli, you can even add a potato cake if you dare!