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Where to Have Christmas Lunch in Canberra with Kids 2023

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Are you looking for the best places to have a Christmas lunch in Canberra , ACT ? Perhaps you just googled Christmas lunch Canberra 2023. 

Restaurants throughout Canberra are eliminating the need to cook and clean on Christmas Day, offering families an extensive list of dining options to choose from. Ranging from extensive buffets to multiple course menus, parents and children can look forward to a variety of popular, traditional Christmas dishes. This includes roast turkey, pudding, pavlova, oysters, prawns, and plenty more, all available at our fingertips. What’s not to love?

Looking for some new Christmas lunch ideas for the 2023 festive season? This article will offer a list of the restaurants open on Christmas Day for lunch.

Star Buffet

The Star Buffet in the Burn’s Club boasts a diverse selection for families seeking many options for their Christmas Day lunch. The line-up includes seafood, roast duck, international cuisines, and plenty more. 

Phone: (02) 6296 3045

Address: 8 Kett St, Kambah ACT 2902

Website: Star Buffet

The Yacht Club

The Canberra Yacht Club is a very accessible option to families interested in dining out for Christmas lunch, with 5 venues across Canberra. Head to the Yacht Club’s website for potential announcements regarding Christmas Day lunch.

Phone: (02) 6273 1784

Address: Lotus Bay, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla ACT 2600

Website: The Yacht Club

Braddon Merchant

Join in this Christmas Day for a festive experience filled with good food, good wine and great company. The Braddon Merchant Christmas Day Lunch includes: a drink on arrival, starters on the table, share-style festive menu (entrees, mains, sides, desserts), bonbons and a kids set menu for those under 12 years old.

Phone: (02) 6220 0401

Address: 1 Elouera Street, Braddon ACT 2612

Website: Braddon Merchant

Canberra Southern Cross Clubs

Canberra Southern Cross Clubs will be hosting Christmas Lunch for members, guests and visitors. Christmas Lunch with fresh Aussie seafood, traditional roast meats and Christmas pudding will be on the menu. Prices start at $125

Phone: 02 6273 1784

Address: Mariner Place Yarralumla ACT 2600

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The Boat House

The Boat House will serve a 6-course meal for Christmas Day lunch this year, with a variety of flavours to suit everyone’s tastebuds. The feast starts at 12:30 pm, with prices starting from $230 for adults and $105 for kids.

Phone: (02) 6273 5500

Address: Grevillea Park, Menindee Dr, Barton ACT 2600

Website: The Boat House

Ainslie Football Club

Forget the stress of cooking at home and spend more time with family & friends this Christmas Day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a delectable 3-course set menu as well as a complimentary drink on arrival. A children’s menu for those under 12 will also be available. The menu includes some Christmas favourites including roasts and yummy desserts. Member: $95 | Non-Member: $110 | Kids: $25

Phone: (02) 6248 8422

Address: 52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie ACT 2602

Website: Ainslie Football Club

Banana Leaf

Another favoured option for those in the mood for some international cuisines, Banana Leaf will serve up a 4-course Sri Lankan feast for Christmas Day lunch this year. Prices started from $120 for adults, while kids under 12 years could eat for $45.

Phone: (02) 6101 2713

Address: 17 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604

Website: Banana Leaf

Surround yourself with family and friends and eat, drink and be merry with their oustanding 3 course buffet lunch and 2 hour beverage package at the Atrium Restaurant.

The menu will consist of fresh seafood, salad, antipasti, dessert, and plenty more, with adult prices starting from $80.

Phone: (02) 6247 6888

Address: 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson ACT 2602

Website: The Atrium

Head to the park

If you simply can’t decide where to spend your Christmas Day, why not consider a peaceful picnic? Canberra is home to a variety of parklands that are worthy of a visit, including Glebe Park, the Kambah Adventure Playground, the Pod Playground, and more. The kids are sure to be entertained with the playgrounds and large open spaces available, while parents can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day outside.

The Best Places to Have Christmas Lunch in Canberra with Kids 2023

Canberra houses a countless array of places to have Christmas Day lunch, with a diverse array of flavours to suit every member of the family. Whether you’re hungry for the traditional dishes that come hand in hand with Christmas, including roast turkey, seafood, and oysters, or something completely different, the city has it all. Either sit back and enjoy a multiple course meal or gorge in extensive all you can eat buffets.

This year, leave the cooking and cleaning to someone else and focus on simply enjoying the festive day. If you’re thinking of dining out this Christmas, consider booking one of these restaurants above.

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Christmas Day Lunch in Canberra 2023: Where to Go for a Delicious Feast

From lush seafood feasts to an abundance of shared plates, these are the places to book for Christmas Day in Canberra.

The festive season is just around the corner. While Christmas day is undoubtedly one of our favourite days on the culinary calendar, it can also be a stressful one. If you’ve ever been on hosting duties , you’ll know what we mean.  

So why not make life easier this year and dine out instead? Fortunately, there are a number of Christmas day dining options in Canberra. Here, we round up some of the best. 

The Boat House   

Overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is one of Canberra’s most scenic locations. Kicking off at 12pm, this year’s Christmas lunch features a decadent six-course menu featuring the best available seasonal ingredients. Each course has been matched with wine so you know you’re in for an experience. 

$230 per person, $105 per child 

Grevillea Park, Menindee Dr, Barton 

Marble & Grain  

Canberra’s self-appointed European steakhouse-inspired Gastro-pub Marble & Grain is going all out this Christmas with a five-course lunch. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival and choose between a 12pm or 1pm sitting. You can be sure that a delicious morsel from the grill will be on the menu and of course, vegetarian options are available. 

$195 per person 

25 Mort Street, Braddon 

Capitol Bar & Grill

The Capitol Bar & Grill at QT is serving up a Christmas feast! Executive Chef Michael Box has curated an amazing three-course lunch menu. You'll start with freshly shucked oysters, prawns and Balmain bugs which will be followed by glazed leg ham and roast turkey. Wrap it all up with an abundance of sweet treats ranging from spiced Christmas pud to pavlova. 

$220 per person, $100 per child (13 to 17 years), $50 per child (3 to 13 years) 

QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra

The George Bar & Grill 

Fancy a traditional Christmas lunch without any of the effort? The George Bar & Grill at Rydges is serving up a full-blown feast this Christmas Day and you're invited. You'll score the best of both worlds with fresh oysters and prawns in abundance alongside salmon, turkey, ham, sides and a swathe of desserts. All bookings include a two-hour drinks package. Merry Christmas! 

$199 per person, $149 per teen (11 to 17 years), $50 per child (4 to 10 years, free for infants (under 4) 

17 Canberra Avenue, Forrest 

Restaurant Two14

Head Chef Federico Pitasi has curated a delightful four-course lunch for those keen on a decadent Chrissie lunch at Restaurant Two14 . Lunch will kick off with a glass of prosecco alongside shared oysters and polenta chips followed by shared entrees, mains and desserts. 

$191.90 per person, $59.54 per child 

214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon 

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Where to dine and celebrate Christmas in Canberra

Do you want a hassle-free Christmas this year? Take your family and friends for a nice Christmas lunch to some of Canberra’s best venues. Photo: File.

Tis the season to be jolly as Christmas is just around the corner … and this means the festive feasts and week of leftovers that follow Christmas Day are on the way.

If you’re looking for a venue to organise Christmas catch-ups with family, friends, and work colleagues in December, and want one that has it all, Rydges Canberra, QT Canberra or the Eastlake venues have got you sorted.

Alternatively, if you’re looking to save yourself from the cooking, cleaning, and chaos of organising Christmas lunch this year, the Canberra Southern Cross Club is open on Christmas Day.

Bring the family, grab your friends and check out all the exciting food and beverage options available for this special holiday all around Canberra.

Come and celebrate Christmas at Eastlake. Photo: Eastlake FC, Facebook.

Eastlake FC

Get into the festive spirit with Eastlake Football Club at any of their venues to enjoy a nice Christmas lunch or Christmas dinner this December.

Available across the Gungahlin, Griffith and Calwell venues, from 30 November to 24 December, come and indulge in a treacle-glazed ham and roast turkey, served with steamed and roasted vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce.

For only $35 per person, you will also get a traditional plum pudding served with brandy custard and ice cream, guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.

(To purchase the ham and roast turkey individually, it is $27.95, and for traditional plum pudding, $11.95.)

You can celebrate your Christmas with the Southern Cross Club at any of their locations. Photo: Canberra Southern Cross Club, Facebook.

Canberra Southern Cross Club

To make things even more exciting and stress-free this Christmas, all the Canberra Southern Cross Clubs have decided to remain open on Christmas Day.

Across Woden and Tuggeranong Southern Cross Clubs, there’s a festive three-course lunch that awaits you.

It starts with fresh Australian seafood, followed by a traditional roast ham and turkey, and finishes with a house made Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce and whipped cream.

The Southern Cross Club in Woden will feature a buffet for main and dessert, while Tuggeranong will have a plated meal.

There are two lunchtime sittings available across Woden and Tuggeranong, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, with a cost of $125 per adult and $60 per child 12 years and under. Book here for Woden and here for Tuggeranong. UPDATED 29 NOV: Woden now sold out.

The Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club is also hosting a four-course Christmas lunch, and bottomless drinks.

Start with their fresh Australian seafood platter, then enjoy a lobster thermidor, before a traditional Christmas main course of turkey and ham. To finish off the meal, there’s a delicious Buche de Noel for dessert.

Tickets for the lunch are $250 per person, and $95 per child 12 years and under.

Come and check out the delicious meals and tasty treats on offer at the QT Hotel in Canberra. Photo: QT Canberra, Facebook.

QT Canberra

At QT Canberra there are several packages on offer to provide you, your friends, your family and your colleagues with all your Christmas favourites this December.

As part of their ‘Festive Feasting’ menu, for $85 per person, there’s a two-course meal on offer, and for $95 per person, there’s a three-course meal on offer.

Included in this is a selection of five starters, five mains and two desserts to choose from, which can be booked for 30 to 200 people.

QT’s ‘Festive Set Menu’ is $75 per person for a two-course meal and $85 per person for a three-course meal. This features Rottnest Island scallops with jalepeno and coriander for entree, free range Berkshire porchetta with pickled mustard seed and salt-baked celeriac for mains and Christmas pudding bombe for dessert.

The ‘Festive Alternate Drop’ is $80 per person for a two-course meal and $96 for a three-course meal. It has a selection of three starters to choose from, two mains and two desserts, including Christmas bombe and pavlova with berries, macadamia and vanilla.

For $50 per person, a ‘Festive Canape’ package is also on offer which includes chicken parfait, turkey and pistachio terrine, prawn and avocado, roast pork, lamb kofta, zucchini flowers and more.

The normal ‘Canape Menu’ has a selection of hot and cold canapes for a minimum of 20 guests. For $28 per person, you can get four items, for $42 you can get six items and for $56 per person, you can get eight pieces from the canape set menu.

There’s also a list of ‘Party Starting Packages’, aka drink packages featuring beers, wines and spirits.

Check out the full list of food and drink packages here.

Enjoy Rydges Canberra’s refreshingly festive menu and a Christmas drink. Photo: Evelyn Karatzas.

Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra is also getting into the Christmas spirit with their ‘Refreshingly Festive’ dinner menu. Starting at $70 per person for a two-course meal and $85 per person for a three-course meal, you’ll get a choice of five starters, five main meals and five deserts.

For $60 per person, there’s also an option for canape-style dining where you’ll get one piece of each food.

This includes smoked salmon, avocado, pumpernickel and caviar, duck parfait, cranberry jelly and toasted brioche, edamame cheese, Persian fetta and herb toast, smoked turkey, cranberry and a crispy tart, Jamon Iberico, asparagus and cream cheese, poke bowl, tuna, rice noodle, seaweed salad, coconut, lime and chili, beef and mushroom pasties with spiced tomato chutney, barbecue pork belly, caramelised apple, truffle risotto and saffron aioli.

There are also a variety of beverage packages on offer serving premium beers, wine, sparkling and soft drinks.

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A word on accuracy:  we have compiled this list from responses received from the restaurants themselves, so we are pretty confident the hours are correct at the time of publication.

HOWEVER —things change, people change their mind. So PLEASE call the place before you set out or make a booking to make sure they’re open as planned. And please don’t yell at us. It’s Christmas!

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

13 Gladstone Street, Hall |  1882hall.com.au

Agostinis  

Lark Hill Winery: Open for lunch Christmas Day (pre-booking essential) and closed Christmas night.

East Hotel, Griffith: Open 365 days a year. Open for lunch Christmas Day (pre-booking essential) and closed Christmas night.

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Closed: 1 – 9 January

45 Furzer Street, Phillip | thealby.com.au

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Closed 25 December – 8 January

122 Alinga Street, Canberra City | alsdeli.com.au

Archibald’s Espresso

Closed: 25 December and 1 January 2023

Shop K321, Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way | @archibaldsespresso

Closed 25 – 27 December.

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Closed from 23 December – 3 January.  

54 Alinga St, Canberra | baby-su.com.au  

Bada Bing Dining Club

Closed 24 – 27 December and 31 December – 1 January.

122 Alinga Street, City | badabingdining.com.au

Badger & Co  

Closed from 23 December – 10 January.  

Health & Wellbeing Centre, 156-11 Joplin Ln, Kambri Precinct, ANU | badgerandco.com.au   

Bar Beirut   

Christmas Day: Closed  

Boxing Day: Closed  

NYE: Open as usual   

Closed 1 January – 2 nd January  

25 Garema Place, City | barbeirut.com.au    

Braddon Merchant  

Christmas Day Breakfast: Open 6.30 am-10 am  

Christmas Day Lunch: Open 12 pm  

26 December – 21 st January (Breakfast Only): Open 6.30 am-10.30 am  

Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera St, Braddon | braddonmerchant.com.au    

Kingston and Phillip: Closed 24 December – 9 January.

Fyshwick: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

brodburger.com.au

Café Stepping Stone Strathnairn  

Closed from 17 December – 16 January. Reopens 17 January.   

Access from 90 Stockdill Drive, Gullifer | cafesteppingstone.com    

Campbell & George  

Christmas Day: Closed.

Regular hours otherwise.  

Cnr of Campbell & George Street, Queanbeyan | campbellandgeorge.com.au  

Closed 24 December – 9 January.

Building 3 Dairy Road Precinct, Fyshwick | eatcanteen.com.au

New Year’s Day: Closed  

44 Jardine Street, Kingston | cariboukingston.com.au    

Chairman & Yip  

Closed 24 December – 26 December  

Open for Dinner 27-30 December  

Closed from 31 December – 23 January. Reopens 24 January.   

1 Burbury Close, Barton | chairmangroup.com.au/chairmanyip   

Champi Restaurant

Christmas Eve: Open

Christmas Day: Closed

26-31 December: Open

1-7 January: Closed

17 Kennedy Street, Kingston | champi.com.au

Chisholm Vikings  

Regular hours otherwise.   

12 Benham Street, Chisholm | vikings.com.au    

Cicada Bar  

Closed from 31 December – 23 January. Reopens 24 January.  

Shop 3-4, 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra | chairmangroup.com.au/cicada-bar    

Closed: 25 – 28 December.

Closed: 8 – 23 January.

1/14 Lonsdale Street Braddon |  corellabar.com.au

26 December: Closed

27 – 30 December: Open for Dinner

Regular Hours Otherwise

G4/12 Furzer Street, Phillip | @dada_canberra

Dash – Made to Run  

Closed from 20 December – 8 January.  

Corner of Cooyong and Mort Street, Braddon | dashcafe.com.au    

The Duxton  

1 Sargood St, O’Connor | theduxton.com.au

Eighty Twenty  

Northbourne Avenue: Closed 25 December to 7 January 2024.

Lonsdale Street: Open 6 am every day

Greenway: Open 6 am-2.30 pm every day  

eightytwentyfood.com.au      

Erindale Vikings  

Christmas Day: Lotus Lounge Open (Café and Bistro Closed)  

6 Ricardo Street, Wanniassa | vikings.com.au  

Fox and Bow Farrer

Closed noon 25 December–9 January.

Farrer Shops, 4 Farrer Place, Farrer |  foxandbow.com.au

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Closed 25 December–15 January.

Red Hill Shops, 191 La Perouse Street, Red Hill |  foxandbow.com.au

The Front  

Closed from 12 pm 24 December – 26 December  

Open 27 December – 1 January: 8 am-2 pm  

1 Wattle St, Lyneham | frontgallerycafe.com

Fun Time Pony

Closed 24 – 27 December, and 31 December – 2 January.

122 Alinga Street, Canberra City | funtimepony.com.au

Gather Café  

4/24 Mort Street, Braddon | cafegather.com.au    

Grease Monkey  

New Year’s Eve: Closing early  

19 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | @greasemonkeycanberra    

Joe’s Bar  

Closed from 24 December – 26 December.  

Open as usual Tuesday – Saturday, 4 pm-till late.  

East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | easthotel.com.au/eat-and-drink/joes-bar    

Lanterne Rooms  

4/81 Constitution Avenue, Campbell | chairmangroup.com.au/lanterne-rooms     

Lanyon Vikings Club

Heidelberg Street, Conder | vikings.com.au      

Closed from 24 December – 3 January.

1/9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | lazy-su.com.au    

Closed: 24-26 December.

Open: 27 December – 30 January from 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday only.

New Year’s Eve party on 31 December.

Closed: 1 January.

Open: 2 January until 30 January, Wednesday to Sunday.

1 Burbury Close, Barton | leylabar.com.au

Christmas Eve: Closed

Christmas Day: Open for lunch only. Closed for dinner.

Closed from 26 to 30 December

Open Sunday 31 December for a New Year’s Eve dinner.

Closed 1-28 January

Reopens 29 January to normal hours.

Inside Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | louisdining.com.au

Maji Japanese Cuisine  

Closed from 24 December – 1 January.  

21 Provan Street, Campbell | @majijapanesecuisine    

24-27 December: Closed

28-31 December: Open

31 December: New Year’s Eve Dinner Party

1 – 7 January: Closed

Reopens from Monday 8 January.

1 Burbury Close, Barton | medbarton.com.au

Midnight Bar  

Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon | midnightbar.com.au    

Miss Van’s  

Christmas Eve: Closed  

Open 27 December – 30 December. Closed from 31 December – 8 January.  

4/113-119 Marcus Clarke Street, City | missvans.com.au      

Močan & Green Grout

Christmas Eve: Closed.

Open 27 December – 30 December, 8 am – 11 am for drinks and cakes. 

Closed from 31 December – 1 January with normal hours resuming from 2 January. 

New Acton South, 1/19 Marcus Clarke Street | mocanandgreengrout.com

Mu Omakase  

Saturday 30  December: End of Year Special Dinner ($300pp)  

Shop 3-4, 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra | chairmangroup.com.au/mu    

Open every day.

Inside Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | ostani.com.au

Pollen Café  

National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton | pollencafe.com.au    

Public Bar  

Christmas Eve: Open till 12 am  

NYE: Open till 9 pm  

1-33 Flinders Way, Griffith | publicbar.com.au    

Pulp Bookcafe  

6/18 O’Hanlon Pl, Federation Square, Nicholls | pulpbookcafe.com.au    

Queenie’s Cafe

Christmas Eve: Open 8 am-3.30 pm  

Christmas Day: Open 7.30 am-1.30 pm  

Boxing Day: Open 8 am-3.30 pm  

71 Mawson Place, Mawson | facebook.com/queeniesmawson  

22 December – 23 December: Open 12 pm-10 pm  

Closed from 24 December – 28 December   

29 December: Open 5 pm-10 pm  

30 December: Open 12 pm-10 pm  

NYE: Open 12 pm-12 am  

Closed from 1 January – 4 January.  

5 January: Open 5 pm-1 pm  

6 January:  Open 12 pm-10 pm  

7 January: Open 12 pm-9 pm  

8 January: Closed  

146/22 Londsdale Street, Braddon | drinkrizla.com.au      

Rosemary by EightyTwenty   

Christmas Day: Open  

9/15 Trench Street, Kingston | @rosemarybyeightytwenty      

Shaw Wines  

34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman | shawwines.com.au  

Stonehouse Amaroo

Closed from 3 pm 24 December.

Closed: 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.

For hours outside these, please check their socials.

12 Pioneer Street, Amaroo | @stonehouseamaroo

Christmas Eve: Taki will be open for dinner, but all other vendors will close at 3 pm.

Closed: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Inside Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, City | tigerlane.com.au

Town Centre Vikings  

80 Athllon Dr, Greenway | vikings.com.au/town-centre    

Two Before Ten  

London Circuit: Closed from 12 pm 22 December – 28 January.

Barton, Constitution Ave, Dickson and Hobart Place : Closed from 12 pm 22 December – 28 January.

Aranda, Greenway, Gungahlin & Murrumbateman: Closed from 2 pm 24 December – 26 December. 27 December – 1 January: Open 8 am-2 pm

Brindabella, Fairbairn & Majura: Closed from 12 pm 22 December – 2 January  

twobeforeten.com.au   

Walt & Burley  

70/17 Eastlake Pde, Kingston | waltandburley.com.au    

68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | twobeforeten.com.au/cafes/10yards  

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Experience the ultimate festive season celebration, regardless of whether you're surrounded by a small team of two or a bustling group of a hundred colleagues. Our shared party options have been carefully curated to cater to your exact needs.

Join us for a shared celebration like no other, where the joy of the festive season is elevated to new heights. Embrace the spirit of togetherness and make lasting memories with your colleagues as you embark on a culinary adventure.

No matter the size of your group, we have tables and private rooms ranging from intimate settings for two to lively gatherings of 100. Bookings are essential to secure your spot!

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Pre-Christmas Buffet 

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a sumptuous buffet lunch, surrounded by your friends or colleagues. Indulge in a generous menu featuring cooked tiger prawns, antipasti, salads, leg ham, chicken breast, gnocchi, Christmas pudding and so much more! Join us for a memorable feast that will leave you satisfied and filled with holiday cheer.

When: Fri 6 December/Fri 13 December

Time: 12 (Noon) - 2pm AEST

Where: Redsalt Restaurant

Price: $72 per person (includes a glass of sparkling on arrival)

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Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Summer-themed buffet at Redsalt Restaurant. Enjoy antipasti, salads, hot/cold meats, prawns, a kids' menu, and delectable desserts, including Pavlova! Complimentary CBD parking. Leave your car and stroll to the family-friendly NYE fireworks at 9pm by the lake. Collect some glowsticks and a blanket for the best view at Regatta Point or Rond Terrace.

When: 31 December 2024

Time: 5pm seating (2 hours)

Price: $72 per adult (includes a glass of sparkling on arrival) Kids 12 & under $30pp

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Festive Canapes

Experience an exquisite selection of festive canapes designed to delight your taste buds. Perfect for events with a minimum of 30 guests, choose from three cold & three hot options for a 2-3 hour Christmas culinary extravaganza!

Indulge in delicious canapes like tiger prawn crostini's, beef tenderloin yorkshire puddings, grilled scallops, lamb kofta, empanadas and more!

Where: Private Event Room

Australian Summer Festive BBQ

Experience the ultimate Australian Summer Festive BBQ, tailored for a minimum of 30 people.

Delight in the presence of a private chef who will expertly man the barbecue for 30 minutes, grilling up a feast.

Immerse yourself in this unforgettable culinary experience, celebrating the best of Australian summer flavours and the joy of festive gatherings.

Premium Seafood Buffet

Indulge in a premium seafood buffet at Crowne Plaza Canberra. Enjoy delicacies like smoked salmon with capers, tiger prawns with Marie Rose sauce, and blue swimmer crab with Nam Jim sauce.

Our hot station features roast turkey with cranberry-pistachio stuffing and roast porchetta with fennel-seeded mustard jus. Delight in beef bourguignon with Paris mash, gnocchi with forest mushrooms and sage, and a variety of decadent desserts.

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