Christmas is all about spending time with family and friends. And if you are lucky enough to be in Melbourne or even live there then you will find a multitude of venue options to maximise your time. Leave the Christmas Day dinner preparation and washing up to someone else.
If you want to entertain Christmas Day Lunch out then these venues in Melbourne CBD, around Docklands, along the Yarra River and other inner suburbs will provide an awesome Christmas experience.
And if you are thinking of an office or work Christmas party then we also have ideas for that too!
Christmas Day Lunch 2025 Ideas Melbourne
Let someone else handle all the stress for Christmas Day Lunch by dining out with the family this Christmas Day at one of these superb Melbourne restaurant or hotel venues. Whether you are after a set menu or a buffet style meal, you are sure to find the perfect option to make this Christmas in Melbourne a special one.
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Plus 5
A Riverside Christmas
Celebrate Christmas Day at Plus 5, set in the historic South Wharf Cargo Sheds. Choose Premium Terrace or Historic Cargo Shed seating, enjoy interactive festive food stations, live music by Simon Phillips, and a family-friendly atmosphere overlooking the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline. Adults $210 (Early Bird $180), children $65.
Secure Your Christmas Dining Experience Today.
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BearBrass
Ho. Ho. Ho. Christmas Day Lunch
On Christmas Day, BearBrass on Southbank sets the scene for a relaxed riverside celebration. From 12pm, enjoy a festive 3-course lunch featuring a shared entrée, your choice of main and dessert, with stunning Yarra views. Adults $130, children's menu $35 (12yrs & under).
Book Your Southbank Christmas Feast
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Christmas Day Lunch
Spend Christmas Day in style at Amora Hotel Riverwalk, Melbourne. Enjoy a festive lunch from 12-3:30 pm with a 3.5-hour beverage package, live roving music, and a visit from Santa. Adults $265 | Teens $175 | Children $125 | Under 3 Free
Book Your Festive Feast Today!
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Hotel Esplanade
Christmas Day at the Main Bar
Celebrate Christmas Day by the bay at The Espy with a signature festive banquet — a modern twist on the classic Aussie Christmas feast. Enjoy a 2-hour seating with tap beers, house sparkling, wine, and soft drinks. Walk in options will also be available. Adults $195, children $65 (12 yrs & under).
Celebrate Christmas by the Bay
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Yarra Botanica
Christmas Day Shared Festive Lunch
Celebrate Christmas Day on the Yarra with a shared festive menu perfect for family gatherings and end-of-year celebrations. Enjoy a $99 per person experience, including a glass of sparkling or festive mocktail, with kids under 12 receiving a free meal.
Book Your Festive Table on the Yarra
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Christmas Eve Dinner
Celebrate Christmas Eve at P.J. O'Brien's Melbourne on Southbank with a festive 3-course dinner in P.J's Side Bar from 6:30 pm. Enjoy great food, warm hospitality, and Christmas cheer. Adults $75 per person, kids $25 (12 years & under).
Book Your Christmas Eve Dinner
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Pullman Melbourne City Centre
Blossom Rooftop Christmas Lunch or Dinner
Soak up the Melbourne skyline this Christmas at Blossom Rooftop with a festive $80pp three-course feast featuring oysters, charcuterie, wood-fired pizza and tiramisu. Choose indoor or terrace dining and enjoy lunch or dinner sittings, with an optional 2-hour beverage package available to elevate your celebration.
Book your Christmas table at Blossom Rooftop.
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The Wharf Hotel
Christmas Day Lunch
Celebrate Christmas Day by the river with a delicious 3-course share-style feast at The Wharf Hotel. Enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere with two sessions available at 11:00am and 2:30pm. Adults $140, kids $55 (12 years & under).
Book Your Riverside Christmas Feast.
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BangPop
Journey to Thailand: Christmas Day Lunch
This Christmas Day, BangPop South Wharf blends festive cheer with the bold, colourful flavours of Thailand. Guests can enjoy a relaxed riverside dining experience featuring hawker-style favourites, Christmas specials, and holiday-themed cocktails. Minimum spend applies for lunch ($99 per person), with a la carte and sharing menus available for both lunch and dinner.
Spice up your Christmas celebration at BangPop.
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Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Christmas Day Lunch by the River
Celebrate Christmas in style at Ludlow on the Yarra with a relaxed, festive 3-course shared menu perfect for families and friends. Enjoy great food, stunning river views, and a warm holiday atmosphere. Adults $185, children $50 (12 years & under).
Christmas Day Lunch 2025 — BOOKED OUT!
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Hophaus
Christmas Day Lunch
Celebrate Christmas Day at Hophaus with a 3-course shared feast, overlooking Melbourne's skyline and the Yarra River. Bookings from 12:30 pm include indoor and terrace seating. Pricing: $140 per adult | Children's menu $40 (12 yrs & under).
Christmas Day Lunch 2025 — BOOKED OUT!
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Young & Jackson
Christmas Day Lunch 2025
This Christmas, Young & Jackson invites guests to savour a festive set menu brimming with seasonal favourites, all in the heart of Melbourne. Enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere without the stress of cooking. $160 Adults | $45 Children (4-12) | Free for kids under 3.
Celebrate Christmas the Easy Way — BOOKED OUT!
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The Duke of Wellington
Christmas Day Lunch
Avoid the cooking this Christmas with a Christmas Day Lunch for the whole family at the Duke. Be treated to a multi-course share style Christmas Feast with all the trimmings.
Traditional Christmas Dining
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Village Belle Hotel
Christmas Lunch at the Belle
This Christmas Day let someone else take care of the cooking and spend quality time with the family at the Belle. You'll be treated to a multi course Christmas Lunch. Alternate Menus to suit those with dietary requirements also available.
Dining options for Christmas
More Christmas Day Lunch 2025 Ideas for Melbourne
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| Southbank | Eureka 89
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Christmas Day Lunch | Perched high above Melbourne, Eureka 89 offers a spectacular Christmas Day dining experience. Enjoy a lavish 4-course festive menu with a premium beverage package, surrounded by stunning city views. Adults $390, teens $210, children $115 (12 years & under). Reserve Your Christmas Celebration Today. |
| Melbourne | The Duke of Wellington
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Christmas Lunch at The Duke | The Duke of Wellington in Melbourne offers a relaxed Christmas Day with a 3-course share-style feast featuring apricot-glazed leg ham, slow-cooked turkey, and festive trimmings. Two-hour sittings at 11am and 2pm. Adults $165, children $49 (12 & under). Book Your Festive Table Today |
| St Kilda | Village Belle Hotel
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Festive Christmas Day Lunch | Enjoy a festive Christmas Day at The Village Belle in Melbourne with a three-course family-style menu and full table service. Two sittings are available at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Adults $130, children 10 & under $55, under 5 free. Also open for General Bookings plus DJs from 6pm. Reserve Your Festive Table Today. |
| Melbourne | Morris House
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Christmas Day Dining | Celebrate Christmas in style at Morris House with a 4-course bespoke menu in the Dining Room ($195pp) or a premium rooftop carvery and deluxe food stations ($250pp). Reserve Your Christmas Table Today. |
| Melbourne | Young & Jackson
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Christmas Day Lunch | Enjoy a set menu Christmas Lunch at Young and Jackson for the whole family. Kids Menu available. Book now for Christmas Day. |
| Richmond | Amora Hotel Riverwalk
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Christmas Day Dining | Awesome food from Amora in Richmond. Enjoy their Traditional Buffet Christmas Day Lunch with the family. |
| South Wharf | BangPop
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Christmas Day Lunch | Celebrate Christmas Day with fabulous Thai Cuisine at BangPop in South Wharf. Expect to be treated to vibrant flavours from the a la carte menu as well as some exclusive festive specials. Plus they usually put together some special Thai style holiday-themed cocktails to compliment your Christmas Lunch. Typically requires a Minimum Spend per person. Usually open for A La Carte Christmas Dinner as well. |
| Southbank | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
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Christmas Dining | P.J.'s loves traditional and what's more traditional at Christmas than a meal with the family. Open with Set Menu Dining Packagers for the whole family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. |
| Southbank | Hophaus
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Christmas Day Gift Voucher | The Family will love a Hophaus Gift Voucher to cover their next visit at this iconic Southbank venue. |
| Southbank | BearBrass
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Christmas Day Cheer | BearBrass on the Yarra is a Melbourne favourite. Why not treat a friend with a Gift Voucher this Christmas for their next visit. |
| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel
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Christmas Day Gift Voucher | Do you need a great gift for Christmas? Temperance has fabulous dining and drinks so that you can share the joy with your friends and family. Get a Gift Voucher. |
| Bulleen | The Manningham
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Christmas Day Lunch | Dine out this Christmas Day with Lunch at The Manningham. Perfect for the whole family. Book for Christmas Day. |
| Southbank | Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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Christmas Day Dining | Everyone loves Ludlow in Melbourne. Celebrate the Christmas with a festive set menu lunch for the whole family. Can't get together on Christmas Day? Why not get the family a gift voucher for their next visit. |
| Melbourne | Turf Sports Bar & Grill
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Christmas Day Gift Voucher | In any normal Christmas the Turf Sports Bar would be thriving. Support this icon sports hotel. Get you favourite Sports Fan a Gift Voucher for their next visit. |
| Docklands | Byblos
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Christmas Dining | Inspired Lebanese flavours and tastes. Byblos isn't open on Christmas Day but why not treat the family to lunch or dinner at Byblos another day as a gift. |
| Southbank | Hopscotch
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Christmas Day Gift Voucher | Treat family or friend with a cool gift idea of a Gift Voucher that you can later share. Hopscotch is a great restaurant in a fabulous location on the Southbank side of the Yarra River. |
| Melbourne | Bourke St Imperial Hotel
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Treat the Family for Christmas | Treat the family to a fabulous set menu Christmas Lunch at the Bourke Street Imperial. Looking for a gift? Spoil someone with a Christmas Gift Voucher. |
Melbourne Christmas Parties & Corporate Festive Events
From sleek city venues to waterfront dining and rooftop function spaces, Melbourne is packed with great places to celebrate the festive season in style.
Discover Melbourne Christmas Party Venues at XmasParty.com.au
Christmas Party and Function Services in Melbourne 2025
If you are in need of a little something extra for your work Christmas Function or Party check out these fantastic services available in Melbourne. You are sure to find something that will meet your Christmas Function needs.
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Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream
MelbourneChristmas Ice Cream Hampers
Enjoy something different this festive season with an awesome selection of ice cream hampers. Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream have award winning ice cream you can order Online and arrange delivery. Fantastic for the whole family.
Celebrate the Festive Season with Ice Cream
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Chefscene
Christmas Function Grazing Boxes
Get your Christmas party catering sorted with delicious grazing boxes by Chefscene. Selection of dips, meats, crackers fresh and seasonal. Sweet and savoury options.
Great for Christmas Parties!
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