If you have to be anywhere then Sydney on Christmas Day is pretty good. Especially if you are near the Harbour water. And the closer the better. Christmas Day lunch is a such a traditional event and many restaurants and venues will cater for this with a very special Christmas Lunch menu. If you are with family and friends then even better! And being out and about in Sydney at Jingle Bells time where there can be such a great atmosphere is so cool. It might be the warm Summer weather at Christmas time or the fact that because it is a public holiday there are less people in the CBD.
Christmas time is also about work Christmas parties and we have some great ideas for your Christmas celebrations. It might be Christmas party ideas in Sydney or packaged accommodation for visitors for those indulging! And of course Christmas Day Lunch dining.
And remember, after Christmas is Boxing day, so get ready for those Sydney sales in the CBD and those sails on Sydney Harbour!
Christmas Day Lunch 2025 ideas in Sydney
Checkout these great Christmas Party and Christmas Day lunch ideas on and around Sydney Harbour with cruise and restaurant ideas! For fun what not ask for the seat under the misteltoe.
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Bennie's Café
Circular Quay | 02 8000 3333Christmas Day Lunch
Indulge this Christmas Day with Christmas Lunch at Bennie's. Enjoy the delicious tastes including main meals, burgers, sandwiches and salads.
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Searock Grill
Sydney | 02 9252 0777Christmas Lunch by the Harbour
Enjoy delicious seafood and premium steaks this Christmas Day with Lunch at the Searock Grill. Be treated to the best local sustainable produce with amazing views of the Harbour to celebrate Christmas Day with family and friends.
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Eastbank
Sydney | 02 9241 6722Christmas Lunch
Spoil family and friends with a Christmas Day Lunch at Eastbank. They'll enjoy the tastes of the Italian inspired menu with pizzas, pastas and more. Plus unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour from Eastbank's extensive outdoor seating area.
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Sydney | 02 9290 1811Christmas Eve Dinner & Christmas Day Lunch
Enjoy some traditional Christmas feasts this Christmas at P.J. O'Briens Sydney. With a multi-course Dinner on Christmas Eve and a multi-course Lunch on Christmas Day. Packed with all the traditional festive trimmings help you celebrate with family & friends.
Traditional Christmas Feasts with all the Trimmings
More Christmas Lunch Dining Ideas for Sydney 2025
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Sydney | Eastbank
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Christmas Dining at Eastbank | Treat friends and family to Christmas by the harbour and enjoy the fresh summer Italian menu at Eastbank! Featuring delicious pastas and scrumptious pizzas. Make a Booking. |
| Sydney | Searock Grill
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Christmas Seafood Dining | Indulge this Christmas and treat family and friends to a spectacular seafood platter at Searock Grill. Featuring the best local sustainable seafood cooked to perfection. Reserve your table now. |
| Sydney | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
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Christmas Eve Dinner & Christmas Day Lunch | Enjoy traditional feasts this festive season at P.J's with 3 Course Meals for friends & family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day complete with all the trimmings. |
| Darling Harbour | Bungalow 8 & The Loft
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Christmas Day Lunch | Great venue for family and friends Christmas Day celebrations. Ho Ho Ho fun in great Sydney Harbour location. |
| Circular Quay | City Extra
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Christmas Day Dining | City Extra in Circular Quay has great atmosphere being just near the ferry terminal and awesome views of Sydney Harbour and all the action. This superb restaurant will be open on Christmas Day so why not make a booking with your family or friends and even arrive by Ferry! |
| Circular Quay | Sir Stamford Sydney
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Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch | Celebrate with dinner for whole family this Christmas at the Sir Stamford on Circular Key. Indulge in a Christmas Dinner Buffet on Christmas Eve or tuck in to the Christmas Day Seafood Buffet which includes a visit from Santa and LIVE music. |
| The Rocks | Tayim Restaurant & Bar
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Christmas Eve Dinner | Enjoy a modern middle eastern menu this Christmas Eve at Tayim. Treat the family to some bold Christmas Cheer and Flavours to cheer too. |
| Sydney | SkyFeast at Sydney Tower
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Celebrate Christmas | Presented by Trippas White Group celebrate a Christmas Lunch like never before with a fabulous menu lunch in a fabulous rotating venue. Book Online. |
Christmas Party and Function ideas in Sydney
Checkout these great Christmas Party and Christmas Function ideas on and around Sydney Harbour with cruise and restaurant ideas! For fun what not ask for the seat under the misteltoe.
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Pumphouse Sydney
Darling Harbour | 02 8217 4100This festive season celebrate Christmas at Pumphouse Sydney. Able to cater to any Christmas function, party or event with their diverse menus and range of flexible spaces. Ask about their special Christmas Menu.
Book a Christmas Function
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Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf
Pyrmont | 02 8571 0622Christmas Parties
Planning a Christmas Party? Don't look past Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf. Jingle all the way with a Cocktail Party, Christmas Lunch or Festive Dinner package. Perfect for a end of year work function
Book your next Christmas Party
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Doltone House Darling Island
Pyrmont | 02 8571 0622Christmas Work Functions
Host your next Christmas Work Function at Doltone House Darling Island. Whether your looking for a Cocktail Party or Sit Down Lunch or Dinner their multiple function spaces are perfect for your festive celebration.
Book Now for the Festive Season
More Christmas Party and Function ideas in Sydney
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Bella Vista | Swing City Golf
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Sydney Christmas Party Fun | Swing City has it all and is the perfect venue for your Work Christmas Function. Putt Putt, Swing Swing and Play Play. So much on offer to cater for your team. Book your Christmas Party. |
| Sydney | Sydney Boulevard Hotel
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Christmas Corporate Packages | Sydney in December is Summer sensational and no better place for Santa to touch down and thank the team for a good year, than at the Sydney Boulevard Hotel. Centrally located and even accommodation options, make sure you check out the Christmas Corporate Packages for your work Xmas function. |
| Sydney Harbour | Sydney Harbour Escapes
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Christmas Party Cruises | The truism of while is Sydney for Xmas make sure you are on the water and so when thinking Christmas Parties you need to think of options on the gorgeous Sydney Harbour! And Sydney Harbour Escapes have great options for all budgets to get aboard. |
| Darling Harbour | Sail Australia
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Christmas on Sydney Harbour | Sailing on Sydney Harbour for a work Christmas party is one awesome idea and Sail Australia have all the options of skippered or self drive boats and yachts. Contact the super staff for all your Christmas Sydney Harbour options. |
| Circular Quay | Sir Stamford Sydney
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Christmas Corporate Party Packages | Need a venue for your Corporate Christmas Party? Sir Stamford on Circular Quay is sure to impress with it's selection of Christmas Party Packages for Lunch or Dinner. Choose from Buffet or Set Menu offerings with beverages and festive decorations included. Enquire Now with the Conferences and Events Team. |
| Mosman | Athol Hall
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Christmas Parties and Events | Looking for somewhere to host you work Christmas Party? Athol Hall can accommodate a wide range of event styles and tailor menus and beverage packages to meet your festive needs. Talk to the team at Athol Hall for a quote. |
| Sydney | Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Christmas Functions | Whether your looking to host a picnic or garden party, outdoor function or indoor function this Christmas the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney has something for you. With a range of venues and locations available to hire this festive season you'll be able to find the perfect match for your Christmas Function needs. |
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