Where to go for Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne
Instead of slaving away in the kitchen over yet another Christmas lunch, treat yourself to a festive feast out. Here’s a list of Melbourne restaurants with bookings still available.
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Instead of slaving away in the kitchen over yet another Christmas lunch, spoil yourself and your loved ones to a festive feast out at one of Melbourne’s many restaurants and local hubs.
Sit back, relax and spend quality time with the family knowing you’ve got Christmas covered. Spaces are limited, so be quick before all spots are snapped up. Bookings are essential.
Morris House
A decadent lunch will be served in the dining room at the new multi-level pub as a four-course share-style menu. Mains include beef wellington, grilled Southern Rock lobster, salmon fillet and a roast with an abundance of sides.
Address: 120 Exhibition St, Melbourne
Price: $175 per adult, $55 per child
Mya Tiger at The Esplanade Hotel
A festive Cantonese banquet awaits at Mya Tiger, including a different take on a Christmas classic with a “traditional” Char Siu roast ham. Beverages are covered with a three hour package including selected sparkling, wines, beers and soft drinks.
Address: 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
Price: $185 per adult, $65 per child
State of Grace
The multi-level cocktail bar and restaurant is offering a set Christmas lunch featuring family share platters full of classic holiday dishes. They will also be offering a plant-based menu too, so no one is left out.
Address: 27 King St, Melbourne
Price: $155 per adult, $55 per child
Hobson’s Bay Hotel
The Williamstown hotel is offering two types of Christmas feast banquets – traditional and a unique vegan lunch. Guests can book to sit on any of the three levels, including the rooftop which has sweeping views of the bay and the city. Sunset cocktails will be on offer on the rooftop until 10pm.
Address: 28 Ferguson St, Williamstown
Price: $160 per adult, $45 per child
The Crafty Squire
Enjoy a three-course share-style menu, including all the seafood, meats and sides you would expect for a wonderful Chrissy spread. Guests will be welcomed with a drink on arrival to get the holiday cheer started.
Address: 127 Russell St, Melbourne
Price: $140 per adult, $45 per child
Imperial Hotel
A three-course share-style Christmas feast will be served at one of the oldest pubs in Melbourne. Entrees include king prawns, pork terrine and oysters, and mains of honey and mustard glazed ham, Christmas turkey.
Address: 2-8 Bourke St, Melbourne
Price: $140 per adult, $40 per child
College Lawn
Also offering a three-course sharing menu, College Lawn is dishing up their take on the Christmas classics, alongside gluten free, dairy free and a separate vegan menu, to ensure the whole family can enjoy their festive lunch.
Address: 36 Greville St, Prahran
Price: $130 per adult, $45 per child
RSL on Bell
Heidelberg’s popular watering hole is providing a three-course lunch with mains including roast turkey and ham, barramundi, porterhouse steak and lamb cutlets.
Address: 180 Bell Street, Heidelberg Heights
Price: $75 per adult, $25 per child
The Hawthorn Hotel
The iconic pub and beer garden in Melbourne’s east is putting on a classic Christmas three-course lunch, with free drink on arrival. There are two sittings available at 11am and 3pm.
Address: 481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
Price: $130 per adult, $45 per child
Greensborough RSL
Greensborough’s local RSL is offering a three-course menu for residents on Christmas Day. Dessert options also include an all time Aussie favourite – chocolate ripple cake.
Address: 111 Main St, Greensborough
Price: $99 for members, $105 for guests
Mentone RSL
Christmas Day lunch at Mentone RSL in Melbourne’s southeast will feature four courses, with menu changes available for those with allergies.
Address: 9 Palermo Street, Mentone
Price: $70pp
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