Looking for somewhere to celebrate Christmas this year? We have a roundup of restaurants and bars that will be celebrating the festive season.
CHRISTMAS EVE
MANLY WHARF HOTEL, MANLY
Manly Wharf Hotel brings back its ‘Orphan’s Christmas’ dinner for tourists away from home. Expect the traditional Australian Christmas with turkey, baked potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Paired perfectly with a beer or glass of house wine. To top it off, Christmas pudding is served. Soak up the holiday spirit with a $25 dinner set right on the jetty wharf.
When: Christmas Eve, 24 December
Time: 6pm
Price: $25 with a beer and house wine
Bookings: 02 9977 1266
Website: manlywharfhotel.com.au
Address: East Esplanade, Manly Wharf
CHRISTMAS DAY
FLYING FISH RESTAURANT, PYRMONT
Spend Christmas lunch taking in panoramic views of Sydney Harbour at Flying Fish restaurant. Head chef, Ian Royle creates a three-course menu featuring cured ocean trout, hay smoked turkey breast, roast suckling pig and Cone Bay barramundi. To finish, dark chocolate torte, nougat parfait and Baba rum Christmas pudding.
When: Christmas Day, 25 December
Price: $220 per adult for three courses, $70 per child
Bookings: 02 9518 6677
Website: flyingfish.com.au
Address: Jones Bay Wharf, Lower Deck, 19-21 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
THE SMOKING GOAT, ABBOTSFORD
The Smoking Goat hosts a traditional Greek feast on Christmas Day. Indulge in lamb shoulder slow roasted with lemon Greek yoghurt and smoked feta mash, and chicken souvlaki with fries, salad and tzatziki. The Smoking Goat enjoys enviable water views and is ideally located by the water’s edge of Parramatta River.
When: Christmas Day, 25 December
Price: $150 per adult, $70 per child
Bookings: 02 9712 5503
Website: smokinggoat.com.au
Address: 613 Great North Road, Abbotsford
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
THE TUDOR, REDFERN
Celebrate the festive season with Redfern locals at The Tudor’s Christmas party. Cake Wines and Willie The Boat Man sponsor the party with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army. Get a photo with Santa on the night and buy raffle tickets to be in the draw to win a Christmas hamper. Bring along a few gifts to put under The Tudor’s Christmas tree. All presents are donated to much needed homes through the Salvation Army. An evening for Redfern residents and businesses to get together and celebrate with the community.
When: Thursday, 15 December (closed on Christmas Day)
Time: 5pm
Price: FREE, includes complimentary canapes
Bookings: 02 9310 4314
Website: tudorhotel.com.au
THE ROYAL, LEICHHARDT
Get jolly at The Royal’s annual community Christmas party on their newly renovated balcony overlooking Norton Street. Enjoy drinks and nibbles with your inner-west friends from 2pm. Santa Claus visits at 3pm and a Christmas raffle runs from 4pm. A day full of festive fun.
When: Sunday, 18 December (closed on Christmas Day)
Time: 2pm
Bookings: 02 9569 2638
Website: theroyalleichhardt.com.au
THE AUSTRALIAN, THE ROCKS
Celebrate the festive season at an Aussie icon in The Rocks, The Australian Heritage Hotel. The Sydney venue offers a true pub experience with one of the largest selection of craft beers in the city and Aussie-flavoured gourmet pizzas such as emu and kangaroo. Book your Christmas function with a range of both indoor and outdoor spaces, including the Australian Wine Emporium and The Parlour. Every Friday night in December, test your luck and be in the chance to win a Christmas ham in the weekly raffle.
When: Throughout December (closed on Christmas Day)
Bookings: 02 9247 2229
Website: australianheritagehotel.com
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks