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 glazed ham, baked potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Paired perfectly with a beer or glass of house wine. To top it off, Christmas pudding and custard is served. Soak up Australia’s holiday spirit with a feast set right on the jetty wharf. Local talents Cam Adams and Ollie Jennings play from 6pm
When: Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December
Time: from 6pm
Price: $25 with a beer and house wine. $10 extra for dessert
Bookings: 02 9977 1266, manlywharfhotel.com.au
Address: East Esplanade, Manly Wharf
CHRISTMAS DAY
ANASON, BARANGAROO
Anason transports guests to Istanbul’s waterfront this Christmas with a seven-course lunch. Soak in the sun on Barangaroo’s harbourside with a selection of mezes and Turkish mains. Think dishes like charcoal octopus with broad fava beans, sumac and pickled onions; and half lamb shoulder with house pickles.
Price: $88pp for seven courses
Date: Monday 25 December
Time: 11:30am-3pm
Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Bookings: anason.com.au
EFENDY, BALMAIN
Celebrate Christmas in Turkish style with a seven-course lunch at Efendy, Balmain. To start, dip mini pita breads seasoned with thyme, sumac and sesame butter into bright pomegranate humus. Mains include kadayif king prawns with walnut capsicum muhammara; and tandir style half lamb shoulder on a bed of tirit bread and curly peppers. Add paired Turkish wines for an all-round day of festive fun.
Price: $85pp for seven courses or $125pp with matching Turkish wines
Date: Monday 25 December
Time: 11:30am-3pm
Address: 79 Elliott Street, Balmain
Bookings: efendy.com.au
12-MICRON, BARANGAROO
Sit back and enjoy Christmas Day at 12-Micron with a three-course share rotisserie-style lunch. Be treated to a glass of champagne on arrival before diving into your choice of an entree, main and dessert. Executive chef Justin Wise prepares dishes using fresh native and local produce including salmon cured in Four Pillars gin, Davidson’s plum, radish and grapes; roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and pepperberry gravy; and quandong and peach trifle.
Price: $155 for three-courses and a glass of champagne
Date: Monday 25 December
Times: 12pm and 2:30pm
Bookings: 12micron.com.au
Address: Tower 1, Level 2, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
MONTH OF DECEMBER
DEVON, BARANGAROO
Celebrate the festive season with an eight-course set menu at Devon Barangaroo. Sip on sparkling wine before trying beautifully plated dishes including cured salmon, pickles and micro herbs; and pan roasted Maryland chicken with lemon, olives and anchovies. Finish it all off with a Devon tiramisu sundae. Make things merrier by adding a drinks package of unlimited house wine and drinks.
When: Monday 16 November – Sunday 24 December
Opening hours: Mon-Fi 7am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4:30pm, public holidays 8am-3:30pm
Price: $55pp for eight courses + $45pp for an optional drinks package of unlimited house wine and drinks
Bookings: devoncafe.com.au
Address: Shop 19, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo