As I type this article in September, I know that many people (like me) are alarmed at how quickly this year is flying by! When you turn over the calendar, you realise that Christmas really isn't that far away and it leads to thoughts of presents, holidays and Christmas Day lunch. I know, it's too soon, isn't it! Many people will be visiting family and friends in Canberra, or perhaps they live in Canberra and will be booking a Christmas Lunch, to feel spoiled for the day and not have to worry about washing up. Sounds good to me!
Many venues advertise their Christmas Day Lunch early in the year, so that couples, families and groups of friends can book in early and then relax, knowing that they have a festive table booked for the day. These are the venues that are now taking bookings, with seafood, turkey and all the delicious trimmings. Where will you be spending Christmas Day this year?
Have a fine dining Christmas at The Boat House. Image: The Boat House website
in Barton is a stunning, scenic restaurant located right on the water at Lake Burley Griffin. This fine dining restaurant will be having a decadent 6-course set menu, designed around their modern Australian menu. Enjoy your courses with matching wines, or pick from their drinks list on the day. The Christmas Lunch will begin at 12pm, for a 12:30pm start. The cost is $225 per adult and $100 per child for food only.
Their sample menu is online
here, with delicious fare such as Skull Island prawns, Mandagery Creek venison, Honey-glazed pork rack and Pavlova Alaska. See
here for details.
Enjoy Christmas Lunch right on Lake Burley Griffin. Image: The Boat House Facebook
will be hosting a range of Christmas Day Lunch options for members, guests and visitors. Woden, Tuggeranong and Jamison clubs will all have a 3-course Christmas Lunch with fresh Australian seafood, traditional roast meats and house-made Christmas pudding, served with brandy sauce and whipped cream. Woden and Jamison will feature a buffet for main and dessert, while Tuggeranong will have a plated meal. The cost is $125 adult and $60 child under 12. See
here for details.
The Yacht Club at Yarralumla, overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, will be having a Gala Christmas Feast which includes a 4-course lunch and bottomless drinks from their curated beverage list. The cost is $250 per person and $95 for children under 12 years. See
here for details.
Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club website
European steakhouse restaurant in Braddon will be having a 5-course menu with a glass of sparkling on arrival, between 12pm - 3pm. The cost is $165 per person. See
here for details.
Pavilion on Northbourne hotel in the Civic will be having a 3-course buffet lunch in their Atrium Restaurant and Bar. The Christmas Lunch will include a 2-hour beverage package at a cost of $195 per adult, $95 per person (ages 13-17), $50 per person (ages 6-12), $20 per person (ages 3-5) and 2 years and under are free. See
here for details.
Other venues which may advertise closer to Christmas include
Chifley's Bar & Grill at Hotel Kurrajong,
Hotel Realm,
Capitol Bar & Grill at QT Hotel,
Helix Bar & Dining at Vibe Hotel,
The Hyatt Canberra,
The George Grill at Rydges Canberra,
Canberra Labor Clubs, the
Viking Clubs and the
Ainslie Group clubs, just to name a few. Alternatively, pick up some
fresh seafood and have a DIY Christmas Day Lunch at home!
Christmas Day is a wonderful day to get together with loved ones and celebrate the Christmas season. Wherever you spend the day,
Merry Christmas!
Alternatively, order your seafood early and pick it up on Christmas Eve, ready for your own DIY Christmas Day Lunch!
