Sydney’s most festive pubs and restaurants are ready to make Christmas Day hassle-free, delicious and joyful, with waterfront dining, champagne arrivals, three-course feasts and relaxed family celebrations across the city.
Here are the best places to book your Sydney Christmas Day lunch in 2025.
Feast without the fuss this Christmas at Darling Pavilion, where a joyful three-course shared feast sets the tone for a relaxed, sun-soaked celebration. Expect nostalgic favourites with an elevated twist, from Classic Prawn Cocktail to Artisan Burrata with chestnut and fig purée, followed by standout mains like Roast Turkey Breast with all the trimmings, Moreton Bay Bug with garlic butter, and a comforting Cauliflower Cheese & Leek Pie.
Warm Christmas Pudding rounds out the feast, making this a truly classic Aussie Christmas.
Savour a sophisticated waterfront Christmas at The Squires Landing, with two levels of festive dining overlooking Sydney Harbour. The upper-level Waterfront Restaurant offers a premium 3-course share-style menu featuring Market Crudo with green herb salsa & caviar, 12-Hour Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder, and Wood-Roasted Chicken, plus a glass of sparkling wine or James Squire beer on arrival.
Prefer something more laid-back? The Brewhouse is open from 12-4pm for walk-ins with live music and festive drinks all afternoon.
Celebrate harbourside with sweeping views at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo with a luxurious four-course Christmas menu set on the iconic Finger Wharf. Start with Sydney Rock Oysters and Grilled King Prawns, followed by a Roast Turkey Roulade with all the festive trimmings. Kingsleys’ signature Steak Tasting Plate showcases premium grass- and grain-fed cuts, before a Lemon & Passionfruit Curd dessert and Christmas Pudding to finish.
A glass of Moët on arrival sets the tone for a truly special Christmas by the water.
For a laid-back, fun and festive Christmas, BrewDog South Eveleigh has you covered, whether you’re popping in for a cheeky beer or settling in for a full feast. Their 3-course Christmas menu includes favourites like a Classic Prawn Cocktail, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Turkey with proper trimmings or a hearty Pumpkin Wellington, finishing with a Passionfruit Pavlova Roulade.
Kids get their own Christmas roast and an Ice Magic sundae, making this a great choice for families.
A relaxed, laughter-filled Christmas awaits at The Winery in Surry Hills. Enjoy a 3-course shared banquet with Champagne on arrival, featuring Sydney Rock Oysters with scampi caviar, Honey-Glazed Ham on the Bone, and rich Lobster Spaghetti with bisque and cream.
Dessert is a show-stopper: a classic Christmas Pavlova crowned with fresh summer fruit and Frangelico cream. Kids dine for just $50, making it a favourite for families and groups.
Sydney’s favourite pubs and restaurants are making Christmas Day easy, delicious and unforgettable. All you need to do now is book your spot!
