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Melbourne is set for a festive season to remember, with some of the city’s favourite pubs serving up indulgent Christmas lunches that take the hassle out of hosting. From riverside feasts and beachside banquets to modern share-style menus, venues across Melbourne are bringing people together to celebrate in relaxed, joyful style.
Put Christmas lunch in the middle of the city at Hicken’s Hotel. The Russell Street pub is serving a Christmas set menu across two sittings, so you can plan around the morning present opening or settle in later in the afternoon. Ending with Summer Berry Pavlova? Sign us up.
Price: Adults $170; children $49
Sittings: 11.30am & 2.30pm
Address: 127 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD
Christmas lunch at Quarterhouse comes with a welcome sparkling drink and a live electric cello soundtrack. The Docklands pub is serving a shared festive feast, with the musician playing from 1pm to 3pm. There is one lunch sitting this year, making this a booking to organise before the Christmas calendar fills up.
Price: Adults $205; children $59
Sittings: from 11.30am–3pm, with one sitting at 12.30pm
Address: 693 Collins Street, Docklands
Give Christmas lunch a river view at Yarra Botanica. The floating Southbank venue is offering a share-style Christmas lunch with a drink on arrival.
Price: $115 per person
Sittings: From 11am | Walk-ins welcome all day for à la carte
Address: Southbank Promenade, Southbank
An Italian Christmas lunch is on the table at Tippy-Tay, inside Garden State Hotel on Flinders Lane. The festive set menu includes a drink on arrival and is designed for a long lunch with your favourite people. Choose an early or later sitting and leave the hosting to the restaurant.
Price: Adults $165; children $75
Sittings: 11.30am & 2.30pm
Address: 101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
State of Grace is setting the table for a three-course sharing feast across its State Level and Mezzanine. Start with a sparkling drink, with juice or a mocktail available as an alternative, then settle in for Christmas lunch in the city. The rooftop will be open for drinks only; Fall From Grace will be closed.
Price Adults $174; children under 12 $59
Sittings: 11am–1pm or 2pm–4pm
Address: 27 King Street, Melbourne CBD
Celebrate in one of Melbourne’s most iconic pubs with a traditional Christmas feast, with The Duke serving a three-course feast built around Christmas classics, with two sittings for families and friends meeting in the CBD. An early lunch leaves the afternoon free, while the later sitting gives you a slower start to the day.
Price: Adults $180; children $49
Sittings: 11am or 2.30pm; two-hour sittings
Address: 146 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Bring everyone together at The Prince Alfred for a set-menu feast featuring fresh seafood, glazed ham, roast turkey and a traditional Christmas pudding to finish. With a glass of sparkling on arrival and good food, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the day with your favourite people and leave cooking to The Prince Alfred team.
Price: Adults $145; Kids $45
Sittings: 11am & 2.30pm
Address: 619 Church Street, Richmond
A heartwarming shared festive lunch with all your seasonal favourites is on at The Hawthorn Hotel, from roast turkey, ham and sides to indulgent desserts.
Price: $160 per adult; $45 per child
Sittings: 11am–1.30pm & 2.30pm–5pm
Address: 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
The Espy is serving Christmas lunch across the Main Bar, Balcony and Sunroom, with a modern Australian festive menu and a two-hour drinks inclusion covering selected tap beers, house sparkling, wine and soft drinks. For a different Christmas table, Mya Tiger offers a Cantonese banquet with seafood, char siu pork and roasted duck, plus two hours of selected drinks. Its sittings run for 2.5 hours: Mya Tiger at 11am or 3pm, and the Green Room at noon or 3.30pm. Prefer to drop in? The Public Bar, Basement and outdoor areas will offer a limited à la carte menu for walk-ins.
Price: Christmas lunch $205 per adult; Mya Tiger Cantonese banquet $200 per person
Sittings: Main Bar 11am or 2.30pm; Balcony 11.30am; Sunroom noon or 3.30pm
Address: 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
Make St Kilda your Christmas meeting point at Village Belle Hotel. Lunch is a three-course festive menu, with full table service and a drink on arrival for adults. Choose between an early sitting and a 3pm lunch if the morning is already spoken for.
Price: Adults $140; children under 12 $55
Sittings: 11am & 3pm
Address: 202 Barkly Street, St Kilda
Golden Gate Hotel is keeping Christmas lunch traditional with a three-course feast served sharing-style. Gather the family around the table in South Melbourne and pass the plates without having to organise the kitchen yourself. Children under four can order from a selected menu on the day.
Price: Adults $140; children aged 4–16 $50
Sittings: 11am & 2pm
Address: 238 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
At College Lawn Hotel, enjoy the chef’s take on a three-course feast of Christmas classics, featuring the perfect atmosphere for summer celebrations.
Price: Adults $150; children $45
Sittings: 11am & 2.30pm
Address: 36 Greville Street, Prahran
Raise a mimosa (included on arrival!) at Prahran Hotel and settle in for a three-course festive lunch celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season.
Price: Adults $155; children $50
Sittings: 11am & 2.30pm (2-hour sittings)
Address: 82 High Street, Windsor
Celebrate together this Christmas with family and friends at your favourite pubs, where festive menus, drinks packages, and seasonal spirit promise to make Christmas 2026 unforgettable. Early bookings are recommended.
Where can I book Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne CBD in 2026?
Hickens Hotel, Tippy-Tay at Garden State Hotel, State of Grace and The Duke of Wellington have Christmas Day lunch events. Quarterhouse in Docklands and Yarra Botanica on Southbank are nearby options.
Which Melbourne Christmas lunches have a welcome drink?
Quarterhouse, Yarra Botanica, Tippy-Tay, State of Grace, Prince Alfred Hotel, College Lawn, Prahran Hotel and Village Belle list a welcome drink in their current Christmas offer. Drink choices differ by venue.
Can I walk in for Christmas lunch in Melbourne?
Policies vary. Hickens welcomes walk-ins; Yarra Botanica accepts them for à la carte dining only. The Espy has selected walk-in areas with a limited à la carte menu. Book the festive lunch in advance at venues requiring reservations.
