From happy hour specials to festive pop-ups and the best lunch deals, here's where to dine this Christmas.

Best Christmas specials

FestiviTea
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FestiviTea

Gather with loved ones for a delightful year-end catch-up at a Christmas high tea.

Build and Sip: Gingerbread House
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Build and Sip: Gingerbread House

Sip, snack, and build your own gingerbread house this festive season at Brunetti Classico.

A selection of Belgian beers in small bottles, and glasses lined up on a bar.

Belgian Beer Cafe ³Ô¹ÏÍø

On 17 Dec, enjoy a 3-course Christmas feast with drinks and save $25pp or more for groups.

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Close up of tiramisu ice cream in a cone.

The Moat

Treat yourself to two-for-one Christmas tiramisu cones, available for take away from 27 Nov-23 Dec.

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A food trolley of yum cha in small bamboo steamers.

Oriental Teahouse

Experience festive Yum Cha every Saturday, with twists on classic Christmas flavours.

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Looking down at platters of assorted tapas, and two glasses of wine.

El Rincon

Celebrate Christmas the Spanish way with 12 tapas, from traditional to modern, from 11-24 Dec.

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Two staff members wearing red aprons inside La Petite Creperie, with red and white checked decor and serving counter.

La Petite Crêperie

Visit with extended hours until 11:30pm daily during this festive season.

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A colourful display of festive fare including Christmas tree cookies, Beef Wellington and champagne glasses.

Collins Kitchen

Gather your family, friends or colleagues for a festive lunch or dinner like no other, from 4 Dec.

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A star shaped donut with a pink glaze and a pecan on top.

Shortstop Coffee and Donuts

Celebrate the season with festive donut flavours like star-shaped Eggnog & Candied Pecans, 1-26 Dec.

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A cross section of a pandoro gelato cake.

Pidapipo Gelateria

The Pandoro Gelato Cake is a true centrepiece for festive tables. Pre-order from 5-Nov to 21-Dec.

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A group of four diners dressed in Viking themed costumes eating at a table in a large hall.

Mjølner ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Gather your clan and celebrate with a yuletide feast of 3-courses, from $115. 19-Nov to 30-Dec.

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A table in a restaurant filled with plates of festive, seasonal food, and Christmas decorations.

Melba Restaurant

Celebrate with holiday buffet favourites, including roast turkey, ham and seasonal treats, to 1 Jan.

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A cold seafood buffet selection.

Conservatory

Indulge in the decadent Conservatory buffet you love for lunch or dinner this festive season.

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A Christmas roast and all the trimmings.

Enbarr

Enjoy a Christmas feast from 18 to 21 December with a festive set menu.

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A mango bingsu, with fresh chopped mango and taro ball topping over shaved ice.

Sulhwa

Enjoy the limited-time mango bingsu, with fresh mango, taro balls and a mango ice base, $18.50.

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A watermelon shaved ice dessert, topped with lychee jelly and fresh watermelon.

Sulhwa

Enjoy the limited-time watermelon shaved ice, topped with lychee jelly and fresh watermelon, $18.50.

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Overhead view of a box of festive Christmas cookies.

Sulhwa

The Sulhwa Christmas Cookie Gift Box is out now with flavours you can’t resist.

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Menu specials, deals and events

7 Paintings Dining Experience
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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

The Magic Table
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The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

A flight of five whiskies with five different cheeses in front of each glass.

Eau de Vie

An expert team pairs five artisanal cheeses with five x 15ml whiskies, $50-$75pp.

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A cocktail in a mini martin glass, against a black background.

Eau de Vie

Each 90-min. class features expertly crafted beverages, snacks, and professional guidance, $110pp.

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A hand with large rings on its fingers holding up a glass of sparkling wine against a dark green velvet curtain.

Nick & Nora's ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Enjoy a glass of sparkling Chandon for only $5, every Tuesday to Friday, 5pm-6pm.

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A group of four diners dressed in Viking themed costumes eating at a table in a large hall.

Mjølner ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Gather your clan and celebrate with a yuletide feast of 3-courses, from $115. 19-Nov to 30-Dec.

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A cocktail in a stone bowl with gelato on top.

Curious

Try a menu of theatrical drinks where science meets cocktails.

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Slabs of raw marbled Wagyhu beef on a black background.

Warabi

Enjoy a 6-course omakase with Japanese and Australian Wagyu. Every Wed night to 17 Dec.

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One Queen

Enjoy a delicious fusion of British & Indian traditions, with fresh $26 tiffins each week, Mon-Fri.

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One Queen

Enjoy a $45 tiffin dinner set with 5 dishes, plus chef's choice of small plate & dessert, Mon-Sat.

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One Queen

Enjoy wine by the glass, beer, spirits and bites from just $8, Monday to Saturday 5pm-6pm.

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A Thai meal of stir fried meat with fried noodles.

LAN Palong

The secret is out! Enjoy $14.90 lunch deals daily – Monday to Friday.

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A dark plate of opened oysters, each with a Thai sauce garnish.

Thai Tide

Enjoy freshly shucked $3 oysters with Thai-inspired condiments, Thu-Sat, noon–3pm.

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Seoul Garden Korean BBQ Buffet

Feast at the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (excludes BBQ & hotpot), $19.90 or $11.90 for kids.

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East West Marketplace

Enjoy 8 dumplings for just $8.80 at the East West Eatery.

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Miss Ping's

Enjoy a lunch set of 2 spring rolls, your choice of main and an iced lemon tea for just $19.90

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Yassas - The Greek Way

Enjoy 90-minutes of free-flowing beer or wine, plus pita and the Kalamaki platter, everyday $69pp.

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A plate of fried chicken with a red and green layered sauce.

Marmont

Enjoy two pieces of fried chicken with seasoned chips for $25. Mondays, lunch and dinner.

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Bowls of Mexican rice dishes on a round wooden table.

Hotel Nacional

Enjoy steamed rice loaded with your choice of chicken, pork or jackfruit. Mon–Fri, noon–3pm, $20pp.

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A range of margarita cocktails on a round table.

Hotel Nacional

Choose from 10 margaritas, including classic, spicy, frozen and smokey mezcal.

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Two cocktails

Magic Mountain Saloon

$11 pints and wines, $16 spritz & score $5 dumplings with any boozy beverage, Tues-Fri, 3-6pm.

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Cay Cay Asian Fusion

Visit during happy hour to enjoy $7 selected beer & wine plus $10 cocktails. 5pm to 6:30pm daily.

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The Alexander Bar

Enjoy live entertainment, cocktails and food, Thursday nights from 6pm–9pm.

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Circl

Explore a different grape variety paired with artisanal cheese, fortnightly on Fridays. $75pp.

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A restaurant dish beautifully presented next to a wine and cocktail.

Blackbird

Enjoy a 2-course lunch with a house wine, beer, or soft drink. Mon-Fri noon-4pm.

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Two cocktails and a small snack bowl.

Blackbird

Relax in the Flinders Sunken Lounge, with a mini-martini and snack for $25, daily 4pm-6pm.

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A burger and beer in a restauant.

Blackbird

Enjoy a $29 burger paired with your choice of house beer, wine, or soft drink, daily noon-4pm.

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Morris House

Enjoy a 3-course dinner designed to share with friends, daily 5pm-6pm, $65pp.

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Foodie walking tours

Mystery Picnic Date: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
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Mystery Picnic Date: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Chocoholic Tours

Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to ³Ô¹ÏÍø – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Best dining pop-ups

Secret Cellar Dinner: Amazing Aged Riesling

Secret Cellar Dinner: Amazing Aged Riesling

An epic evening of old and rare aged Rieslings matched to a three-course salmon-themed dinner.

Classes, tastings and workshops

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Poetry and Prose Open Mic Readings
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Poetry and Prose Open Mic Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

Old and Rare Wine Tastings and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
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Old and Rare Wine Tastings and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier
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Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier

Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

North ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.

Last updated on Fri 5 Dec 2025

Christmas

Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Juliet ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Juliet ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Juliet offers cocktails and snacks in an architecturally designed, mid-century basement bar.

Plus 5 Bar

Plus 5 Bar

Boutique cocktail bar on South Wharf serving tapas and wood fired pizzas.

The Den

The Den

Cocktails, whiskies and wine in the basement of The Atlantic.

Aster Cocktail & Wine

Aster Cocktail & Wine

An intimate bar in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's smallest laneway.