{"id":3157,"date":"2026-10-28T20:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/blog\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:14:25","slug":"christmas-day-lunch-melbourne-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/28\/christmas-day-lunch-melbourne-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Day Lunch Melbourne 2026: Where to Book This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday, which means a long weekend for most of Melbourne and one less reason to cook. If you&#8217;d rather leave the turkey to someone else this year, plenty of the city&#8217;s restaurants and hotels are already taking bookings for Christmas Day lunch, and a few sittings have sold out. Here&#8217;s where to book Christmas Day lunch in <a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/listing\/restaurants\/loc-melbourne-vic-australia\">Melbourne<\/a>, from six-course long lunches in the CBD to riverside feasts in Southbank.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 25 December 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> around $150 to $400 per adult for set menus and buffets, with lower prices for children<\/li>\n<li><strong>Most lunches run:<\/strong> between about 11:30am and 5pm, often in two sittings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book:<\/strong> now, as Christmas Day menus have fixed numbers and many need payment up front<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where to book Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junimelbourne.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JUNI, Melbourne CBD<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>JUNI on Exhibition Street is running a six-course Christmas long lunch from 12pm to 4pm. It starts with a glass of Champagne on arrival and ends with a classic pavlova, and there&#8217;s a children&#8217;s menu for younger guests. Adults are $185 per person.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/chancerylane.com.au\/whatson\/christmas-day-lunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chancery Lane, Melbourne CBD<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On Little Collins Street, Chancery Lane is serving a European-inspired festive lunch across two sittings between 11:30am and 4pm. Adults are $220 and children $65, with a separate children&#8217;s menu.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transporthotel.com.au\/events\/christmas-day-lunch-at-taxi-kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taxi Kitchen, Federation Square<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Up on Level 1 at Federation Square, Taxi Kitchen pairs a five-course Christmas menu with views over the Yarra and the city. Lunch runs from 12pm to 5pm and opens with a cocktail on arrival, with Christmas cocktails available through the afternoon. Adults are $275 and children $150.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitel-melbourne.com.au\/offers\/christmas-dining-at-sofitel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sofitel Melbourne On Collins<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>For a big hotel Christmas, Sofitel has two lunch options. The Grand Ballroom buffet runs from 12pm to 2:30pm at $360 per adult, $95 for ages 6 to 11 and $65 for ages 3 to 5, with a classic beverage package, live entertainment and a visit from Santa. Up on level 35, No35 serves a festive set-menu lunch at $400 per person with a premium beverage package that includes Pommery Champagne. Prefer the evening? No35 also has Christmas dinner sittings from $330 per adult. Note that the Sofi&#8217;s Lounge buffet has already sold out.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hophaus.com.au\/events\/christmas-day-lunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hophaus, Southbank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Right on the Southgate promenade, Hophaus is serving a three-course shared Christmas menu with bookings from 12:30pm, inside or out on the terrace overlooking the river. Adults are $150 and children $40.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transporthotel.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport Public Bar, Federation Square<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Want something more casual? Downstairs from Taxi Kitchen, Transport Public Bar is open on Christmas Day with a festive roast, Christmas cocktails and live music. It suits a relaxed catch-up rather than a long sit-down lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrating somewhere with a view after lunch? See our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/blog\/2026\/04\/14\/best-rooftop-bars-melbourne\/\">best rooftop bars in Melbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for booking Christmas Day lunch<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Book early.<\/strong> Christmas Day menus have set numbers, and popular sittings sell out well before December.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for surcharges.<\/strong> Many venues add a public holiday surcharge on Christmas Day, so check whether it&#8217;s included in the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask about kids and dietaries.<\/strong> Children&#8217;s prices and menus vary a lot, and most venues need dietary requirements in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the cancellation policy.<\/strong> Most Christmas bookings are prepaid and non-refundable close to the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your trip.<\/strong> Public transport runs a holiday timetable on Christmas Day, so check before you leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Christmas Day lunch Melbourne FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What day is Christmas Day in 2026?<\/strong><br \/>Friday 25 December 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does Christmas Day lunch cost in Melbourne?<\/strong><br \/>Set menus and buffets at the venues above range from about $150 to $400 per adult. Many include a drink on arrival or a beverage package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are restaurants open on Christmas Day in Melbourne?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Many restaurants, pubs and hotels open for Christmas Day lunch with special set menus, but bookings are usually essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should I book Christmas lunch?<\/strong><br \/>As soon as you can. Many venues open Christmas bookings months ahead, and the best sittings go first.<\/p>\n<h3>Explore more on Food and Wine with Love<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/listing\/restaurants\/loc-melbourne-vic-australia\"><strong>Best Restaurants in Melbourne<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/listing\/wine-bars\/loc-melbourne-vic-australia\"><strong>Best Wine Bars in Melbourne<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/blog\/2026\/04\/09\/best-date-night-restaurants-melbourne\/\"><strong>Best Date Night Restaurants in Melbourne<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwinewithlove.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/12\/best-restaurants-melbourne-2026\/\"><strong>Best Restaurants in Melbourne for Food Lovers in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to book Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne in 2026, from six-course long lunches in the CBD to 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