Places in Canberra you can still book Christmas lunch
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With just a little over a month until the big day, it’s time to start planning Christmas lunch.
Because things are booking up fast, and if you don’t want to be left in the lurch on Christmas day (because in all honesty, who really wants to spend it slicing ham or whipping up salads?), you’ll have to get your butt into gear.
But don’t worry – we have your back. Here’s where to book in Canberra if you don’t want to cook.
Midnight Hotel
Want an amazing Christmas feast without the fuss? Midnight Hotel is taking the effort out of Christmas Day with its festive lunch offering.
Featuring share-style courses served across the bar and restaurant, you’ll enjoy a complimentary Christmas cocktail on arrival, bonbons for the table, and even a photo booth to capture special memories. Making it a family affair with a special children’s menu, if you’re looking for something a bit more exclusive, you can also book a private dining experience or add some cocktails and champagne to your package!
From 12 pm | Cost: $170 per person | Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon | Book here.
Capitol Bar and Grill
Raise a glass to ending the year on a high note at Capitol Bar and Grill this Christmas.
Serving a feast flowing with timeless Christmas classics and Capitol signatures, from ocean delicacies to roast turkey and QT pavlova topped with vanilla crème and seasonal fruits, you can indulge in some amazing food without the fuss of cooking it yourself. Plus, you can sip your way through the day with a festive three-hour beverage package featuring beer and cellar wines to keep the good vibes flowing. ‘Tis the season after all.
From 12 pm | Cost: $260 per adult, $160 per teenager, and $70 per child | 1 London Circuit, City | Book here.
Louis
Celebrate Christmas Day at Louis with a truly memorable four-course meal.
Including a glass of sparkling on arrival, eat your way through confit ocean trout, roast fillet of beef, and a white chocolate, and strawberry pavlova. Add some Sydney rock oysters to take your lunch to the next level, and enjoy.
Cost: $275 per adult, $80 children under 12 and free for children 0 to five | Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | Book here.
Rydges Hotel
Because it’s hard to beat a buffet on Christmas Day.
Hosting an indulgent feast the whole family will enjoy, from seafood to succulent roasted meats, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts, at Rydges you’ll find all of the classic holiday fare you know and love. Wash it down with the three-hour beverage package and enjoy the festive flavours – with Australian tiger prawns, honey-roasted five-spiced ham, and Christmas pudding on the menu, you’ll be going back for thirds. Maybe fourths…
From 12 pm | Cost: $259 per adult, $159 per teenager (11 -17 years) and $79 per child (three to 10 years) | Book here.
Helix Bar & Dining
With modern interiors and a delicious menu, booking lunch here is a no-brainer.
Bringing the Christmas spirit with live music and a seasonal menu, for $129 per person ($59 for children), you’ll eat your way through turkey roulade, Christmas pudding, and indulgent desserts.
From 12 pm | Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport 1 Rogan Street, Canberra | Cost: $129 per person and $59 for children | Book here.
The Southern Cross Club
Looking for an easy location to take the family? The Southern Cross Club should be at the top of your list.
For southsiders, at the Woden Club, you can indulge in a delicious three-course lunch at Woden Central while at the Tuggeranong Club, you can dig into a festive three-course lunch starting with fresh Australian seafood, followed by traditional roast ham and turkey, then finish with a dessert buffet.
Live in the north? The Jamison Club is also hosting a three-course lunch filled with festive flavour.
From 11.30 am | Cost: $130 per adult and $65 for children 12 and under | Various locations | Book here.
Ainslie Football Club
The Ainslie Football Club is hosting Christmas lunch and you’re invited.
Serving a three-course festive feast featuring smoked salmon, Middle Eastern Stuffed Pumpkin Flowers, and baked berry cheesecake, book your closest club and sit back as take care of the cooking and clean up.
From 11.30 am | Cost: $95 per person for members, $110 for guests, and $25 for children | 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie | Book here.
