Where to Enjoy Christmas Day Lunch in South East Queensland’s Best Pubs

Skip the cooking, skip the cleanup, and celebrate Christmas Day in true Queensland style with a relaxed pub lunch, a glass of something cold, and all your festive favourites served up for you.

From Brisbane riverside gems to coastal favourites, venues across South East Queensland are putting on spectacular Christmas Day lunches, complete with seafood spreads, roast carveries, decadent desserts, and a few special visits from Santa himself.

This Christmas, bring the fam to Bonny View Hotel for a festive Christmas Buffet Lunch, with a festive seasonal menu stacked with holiday favourites.

With a dedicated kids’ play area, this one’s perfect for families who want to relax while the little ones are entertained.

● Bookings 11.30am – 2pm

● Adults $145 | Teens (13-16yrs) $75 | Children (6-12yrs) $45 | 5yrs & under free

● 2077 Gympie Road, Bald Hills

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Celebrate Christmas Day in style at one of Brisbane’s most iconic venues. The Boundary’s three-hour all-inclusive family feast features fresh seafood, roast mains, all the trimmings, and decadent desserts — perfect for soaking up the festive atmosphere in West End.

● 12pm sitting

● Adults $195 | Teens (13-17yrs) $70 | Children (5-12yrs) $40 | 4yrs & under free

● 137 Boundary Street, West End

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Gather the family for a festive buffet feast at Browns Plains Hotel, where you can pile your plate high with fresh seafood, seasonal meats, and crisp salads. Expect a lively, festive atmosphere that captures the best of a Queensland Christmas.

● Bookings 11am – 1pm

● Adults $150 | Teens (13-17yrs) $80 | Children (5-12yrs) $50 | 4yrs & under free

● 64 Browns Plains Road, Browns Plains

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Seafood, festive favourites and indulgent desserts take centre stage at Brighton Hotel’s Christmas buffet lunch. Add in the two-hour non-alcoholic drinks package and laid-back seaside vibes, and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect Christmas by the bay.

● Two hour sitting from 11.30am

● Adults $160 | Teens (12-17yrs) $95 | Children (5-11yrs) $45 | 4yrs & under free

● 196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton

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For a little extra sparkle, celebrate Christmas at the Port Office Hotel. Enjoy a three-course feast complete with a prawn and oyster station, roast sirloin, honey-glazed ham and all the trimmings. Children under 11 will love a visit from Santa, complete with a small gift.

● Sittings: 11.30am (Public Bar, high tables) and 12.30pm (Restaurant, low tables)

● Adults $200 | Teens (12-17yrs) $175 | Children (6-11yrs) $50 | 5yrs & under Free

● 40 Edward Street, Brisbane

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Celebrate by the bay with Cleveland Sands’ all-inclusive Christmas buffet, showcasing fresh seafood and seasonal favourites. Enjoy a pre-lunch drink in the Courtyard Bar before tucking in, exclusive to buffet guests — and keep an eye out for Santa, who’ll be bringing gifts for kids under 12.

● Booking from 11:30am

● Adults $200 | Teens (13-17yrs) $95 |Kids (5-12yrs) $75 | 4yrs & under free

● Bloomfield St & Middle St, Cleveland

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With a laid-back buffet lunch spread across the Bistro, Beer Garden and Public Bar, Koala Tavern serves up roasts, seafood, and sweet treats in true Aussie fashion. Perfect for families or friends wanting a relaxed, open-air Christmas celebration.

● Sittings between 10.30am – 1.30pm

● Adults $155 | Teens (13-16yrs) $85 | Children (5-12yrs) $45 | 4yrs & under free

● 36-40 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba

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Expect good vibes and great food at Redcliffe Tavern’s festive buffet, with hot and cold selections, sides and desserts made for sharing. A great option for a relaxed, seaside-style Christmas with family or friends.

● Sittings: 11.30am – 1pm

● Adults $155 | Kids (13-16yrs) $110 | Kids (6-12yrs) $60 | 5yrs and under free

● 32 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe

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If you’re after something a little more refined, The Crown’s luxury Christmas buffet includes succulent roasts, fresh seafood, gourmet salads and decadent desserts. Adults (18+) receive a complimentary mimosa on arrival — because it’s Christmas, after all.

● Seatings: Morning: 10:00am – 11:30am and Afternoon: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

● Adults (16+) $180 | Teens (13-15yrs) $80 | Children (5-12yrs) $50 | 4yrs & under free

● 446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche

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Set on the banks of the Brisbane River, Riverland’s festive buffet delivers chilled seafood, grilled meats from the Parilla Grill, and classic desserts like pavlova with fresh fruit, all soundtracked by live music.

● Duration 1pm – 4pm

● Adults (18+) $139 | Teens $89 | Kids $64 | 4yrs & under free

● 167 Eagle Street, Brisbane

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Known for its warm hospitality, The Kenmore is going big this Christmas with an unforgettable festive feast — roast meats, fresh seafood, salads, desserts and a candy station for the kids. With family entertainment throughout the day, this one’s made for memories.

● Bookings available 11am – 12.45pm

● Adults (17yrs+) $195 | Teens (13-16yrs) $95 | Children (6-12yrs) $65 | Kids free

● 841 Moggill Road, Kenmore

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Feast on all your Christmas favourites at Hope Island Tavern‘s buffet banquet, featuring seafood, meats, salads, sweets and a festive cheese selection. With a laid-back coastal setting, it’s the perfect way to spend Christmas.

● Bookings from 11.30am – 1.30pm

● Adults $170 | Teens (13-16yrs) $95pp | Kids (6-12yrs) $70pp | 5yrs & under free

● 93 Broadwater Avenue, Hope Island

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Runaway Bay Tavern’s spread includes all the holiday favourites, with a mix of hearty classics and fresh seasonal flavours for the ultimate traditional Christmas feast.

●        Sittings at 11am

●        Adults $155 | Teens (13-17yrs) $95 | Children (6-12yrs) $70 | 5yrs & under free

●        10-12 Lae Drive, Runaway Bay

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Enjoy a lavish Christmas buffet with something for everyone at Burleigh Town Hotel, from seafood and roast meats to sweet desserts. With its modern coastal vibe and bright open spaces, Burleigh Town Hotel makes for a stylish yet relaxed Christmas celebration.

● Bookings available at 11am and 2pm

● Adults $185 | Teens (13–17yrs) $85 | Children (6–12yrs) $65 | 5yrs & under

● Tsipura Drive, Burleigh Heads

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For a no-fuss festive Christmas, Currimundi Hotel’s festive buffet has all the classics covered, from seafood and roasts to fresh salads and desserts. Simply arrive, eat, drink and enjoy the day with loved ones.

● Bookings between 11.30am – 1.30pm

● Adults: $159 | Kids (13-16yrs) $75 | Kids (6–12 years) $50 | 5yrs & under free

● 32 Buderim Street, Currimundi

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Overflowing with holiday favourites, The Sands Tavern’s festive buffet lunch is served with a side of cheer, every table gets candy canes, lollies and crusty bread rolls. Perfect for families looking for a relaxed, feel-good Christmas lunch.

● Sittings at 11.30am, 12pm and 12.30pm

● Adults $155 | Kids (13-16yrs) $75 | Kids (6-12yrs) $60 | 5yrs & under free

● Plaza Parade, Maroochydore

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From Brisbane’s city pubs to coastal taverns with ocean breezes, these festive feasts are the easiest way to make this Christmas Day one to remember.

Book early — spots fill fast!