Christmas Day Guide 2025
Celebrate the festive season with exceptional menus, sparkling moments, and unforgettable dining experiences.
Restaurants & Private Dining across Australia
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Gimlet
An intimate semi private space for 8-12 guests, featuring antique Murano glass chandeliers and artwork by Tony Clark, it reflects the classic European charm of the building.
33 Russell St, Melbourne
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Circl
The striking feature piece of the upstairs level is their full wall-to-wine temperature-controlled wine cellar, holding Circl’s impressive collection of wines from around the world. Designed to seat 18-38 guests.
22 Punch Ln, Melbourne
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Entrecôte
LE SALON PRIVÉ
Inspired by the original Le Relais De L’Entrecôte that opened in 1959 in Porte-Maillot, Paris. Entrecôte has become Melbourne’s quintessential French restaurant. Designed to seat 30 guests.142-144 Greville St, Prahran
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Mimi's Private Dining Room
Mimi’s private dining room is perfect for special events. This intimate space seats a maximum of 20 guests with bespoke shared menus available.
130a Beach St, Coogee
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Bert's Bar & Brasserie
A light-filled bar and brasserie overlooking Pittwater and the grounds of The Newport. Designed to seat 30 guests.
2 Kalinya Street, Newport
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Rockpool
Host an intimate celebration in Rockpool’s elegant private dining room, where impeccable service and a curated menu of premium steaks, seafood, and fine wines create the perfect festive experience.
66 Hunter St, Sydney
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Supernormal, Brisbane
Through the restaurant and up the staircase, Supernormal caters for exclusive events in the Bridge Room. An elegant light-filled space in which to entertain private lunches and dinner parties of up to 46 guests seated.
443 Queen St, Brisbane City
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SK Steak & Oyster, Brisbane
Housed within The Calile Hotel, SK Steak & Oysters offers a refined blend of grill-room glamour and coastal indulgence. Designed to seat up to 10 guests in the semi-private dining area.
The Calile Hotel, G.12/48 James St, Fortitude Valley
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Balthazar, Perth
A European inspired restaurant, tucked partly underground. A pocket of calm, the mood is relaxed and refined – celebrating everyday with thoughtful dishes focusing on local produce.The Wine Room caters for 10 - 14 people.
6 The Esplanade, Perth
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The Heritage, Perth
Step through the iconic 1920s sandstone arches and settle into one of the most unique drinking and dining experiences in the Perth CBD. Unique outdoor rooftop private dining space with city views. Designed to seat up to 30 guests.
131 St Georges Tce, Perth
Melbourne Christmas Dining
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Lunch at The Windsor
The five-course menu showcases the best of Christmas's classic flavours, served in either the spectacular Grand Ballroom or the historic dining room, One Eleven. With a large Christmas tree filling the lobby with the scent of fragrant pine, and festive touches beneath soaring ceilings and gilded chandeliers, Christmas is one of the most anticipated traditions of The Windsor, and one they look forward to all year.
11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult: $479 per person | Children: $198 per person
The Hotel Windsor | 111 Spring St, Melbourne -
Lunch at Reine and La Rue
Celebrate Christmas Day at Reine & La Rue with a five-course menu inspired by French festive traditions and the finest local produce. Designed for sharing with loved ones, this special one-day-only experience promises elegant flavours, seasonal ingredients, and a touch of sparkle- the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season.
11:30am - 3:15pm
Adult: $395 per person | Children: $250 per person
380 Collins St, Melbourne
Sydney Christmas Dining
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Lunch at Bennelong
Celebrate Christmas Day beneath the Sydney Opera House sails as Bennelong opens for an exclusive lunch. Enjoy Champagne and an amuse-bouche on arrival, followed by a three-course choice menu crafted by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and Head Chef Rob Cockerill.
Reservations from 12pmAdult $595 per person | Children | $150 per person
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney -
Lunch at Bennelong
Celebrate the season at Aria with a three-course festive lunch inspired by Australia’s finest produce. Indulge in scallops with kombu and basil, Tathra Place free-range Maremma duck with radicchio and maple, and a classic chocolate and cherry dessert- all served with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.
$160 per person
1 Macquarie St, Sydney
Gold Coast Christmas Dining
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Lunch at The Windsor
The five-course menu showcases the best of Christmas's classic flavours, served in either the spectacular Grand Ballroom or the historic dining room, One Eleven. With a large Christmas tree filling the lobby with the scent of fragrant pine, and festive touches beneath soaring ceilings and gilded chandeliers, Christmas is one of the most anticipated traditions of The Windsor, and one they look forward to all year.
11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult: $479 per person | Children: $198 per person
The Hotel Windsor | 111 Spring St, Melbourne -
Lunch at Reine and La Rue
Celebrate Christmas Day at Reine & La Rue with a five-course menu inspired by French festive traditions and the finest local produce. Designed for sharing with loved ones, this special one-day-only experience promises elegant flavours, seasonal ingredients, and a touch of sparkle- the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season.
11:30am - 3:15pm
Adult: $395 per person | Children: $250 per person
380 Collins St, Melbourne