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Sunday Sessions in Broadbeach
Live music, afternoon drinks and long lunches — the best Sunday session venues in Broadbeach.
The Gold Coast Sunday session culture is alive and well in Broadbeach. Oracle Boulevard’s bar strip comes into its own on Sunday afternoons — venues open their outdoor areas, DJs and live acts start from midday, and the crowd is relaxed, social, and committed to making the most of the arvo.
Broadbeach is particularly good for Sunday sessions because you can walk from the beach to a cold drink in under five minutes. Here’s where to go.
Sunday Sessions in Broadbeach
- Best Sunday session: Oracle Boulevard venues with outdoor areas — Mamasan, Social House
- Live music: select venues run DJs or acoustic acts from midday Sunday
- Best combo: beach morning → Sunday session from 1pm → early dinner
- Happy hour: most venues do Sunday afternoon drink deals
- Note: Sundays are the busiest day on Oracle Boulevard — arrive early for outside tables
| Venue | Vibe | Music | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamasan Bar & Kitchen | Sophisticated, outdoor areas | DJ some Sundays | Couples, groups |
| Social House | Lively, large venue | Occasional live music | Bigger groups |
| Oracle Blvd wine bars | Relaxed, alfresco | Background/ambient | Quiet Sunday arvo |
| The Star Gold Coast bars | Premium, elevated | Entertainment program | Special occasion Sunday |
| Kurrawa foreshore cafes | Casual, beachside | None | Families, post-swim drinks |
Oracle Boulevard Sunday Sessions
Mamasan Bar & Kitchen is the premier Sunday session venue on Oracle Boulevard. The outdoor terrace fills from early afternoon, the cocktail list is serious, and the atmosphere manages to be both relaxed and energetic in the way only a Gold Coast Sunday arvo can. Asian-inspired bar food — bao buns, gyoza, edamame — pairs well with a long afternoon of drinks. Arrive before 1pm for a good outdoor table.
Social House scales up for Sunday sessions — it’s a bigger, louder venue suited to groups who want shared jugs, casual food, and a high-energy afternoon. Less intimate than Mamasan but better for 8–12 people who want to spread out.
The wine bar strip on Oracle Boulevard offers a quieter Sunday session alternative — outdoor tables, good natural wine lists, and the kind of long relaxed afternoon that doesn’t require music to enjoy. The lunch service at these venues on Sunday is genuinely excellent.
The Star and Beachside Sunday Sessions
The Star Gold Coast has poolside and bar areas that work well for a premium Sunday session — better spirit selection, table service, and a more polished environment. The Star also runs themed entertainment on select Sundays — check their events program before you go.
Kurrawa foreshore cafes: For a more casual, family-friendly Sunday session that doesn’t require committing to a bar, the Kurrawa Beach foreshore has outdoor cafes where you can sit with a beer or a glass of wine and watch the surf. It’s not a bar atmosphere, but it’s a genuinely enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon with minimal effort.
Sunday Session Tips
Sundays on Oracle Boulevard are consistently the busiest outdoor seating day of the week. If you want a good outdoor table at Mamasan or Social House, arrive by 12:30–1pm. Groups of 6+ who turn up at 3pm on a Sunday will be waiting for a table or squeezed inside.
The ideal Broadbeach Sunday: swim at Kurrawa Beach from 8–11am, grab a coffee at the foreshore, then walk to Oracle Boulevard for a 12:30pm session start. By 5pm you’ll have had a full beach day and a proper Sunday session — and you can walk back to your accommodation.
Gold Coast summer afternoons can deliver sudden storms. Sunday sessions move inside when it rains — most Oracle Boulevard venues have a good indoor experience, but the outdoor atmosphere is what makes the Sunday session. If the forecast shows afternoon storms, plan to arrive earlier and enjoy the outdoor time before it turns.
The G:link tram from Broadbeach South runs until midnight and handles the post-session journey without any logistics. If you’re coming from further up or down the Gold Coast, park at a tram station, tram in, and tram back. No parking stress, no drink-driving risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mamasan Bar & Kitchen is the standout Sunday session venue on Oracle Boulevard — outdoor terrace, serious cocktail list, Asian bar food, good DJ sets on select Sundays. Social House suits larger groups. For a premium Sunday experience, The Star Gold Coast’s poolside and bar areas are excellent. Arrive before 1pm to secure outdoor tables at the popular Oracle Boulevard venues.
Some Oracle Boulevard venues run DJs or acoustic acts on Sunday afternoons — check with the venue directly for the current program as it rotates. The Star Gold Coast has the most consistent entertainment program on Sundays. The Broadbeach Mall also occasionally hosts free live music on Sunday afternoons.
Most Oracle Boulevard venues open from 11am–noon on Sundays. The Sunday session atmosphere builds from around 1pm and peaks between 2–5pm. Happy hour deals typically run from 4–6pm on Sundays. Most venues wind down or transition to evening service by 7–8pm.
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Written and maintained by a Broadbeach local. I update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.