Piled-high pavlova, succulent seafood and fresh salads are the festive essentials playing on everyone's minds here in Straya. And, boy, do we have a fine selection of hotspots delivering just that. Whether you're looking for a traditional meal or an out-of-the-ordinary Australian celebration, here are the best spots serving Christmas lunch in Sydney for 2023.
Last updated on 5th January 2023
Head down to The Tilbury Hotel for a truly Aussie Christmas. Expect prawns from north Queensland, freshly shucked oysters, plenty of bubbles or even roast turkey with all the trimmings. And best of all? Book on a Friday for DJs and cocktails aplenty.
The North Spoon is our top pick for something a little different when perusing all your Christmas lunch in Sydney for 2023 ideas. They host a monthly Italian night here too, so expect Mediterranean influences alongside succulent wagyu and pizza-inspired jaffles.
Although Bondi Bowling Club is not serving strictly Christmas lunches, it has an epic winter menu to chow down on. From chicken pot pie to warming curries, this is the ideal venue for alternative celebrations. To top it off? Enjoy a glass of mulled wine for $10.
Known for hosting epic yuletide parties, The Australian Heritage Hotel truly knows what Aussies want at Christmas time. Make your way inside, where you'll be able to book a table with colleagues, family or friends to celebrate the festivities. As for drinks? Expect plenty of coldies.
Fancy following up your Christmas lunch for 2022 in Sydney with drinks on a sunny rooftop? If so, you may have just found the best place. Babylon is a garden oasis that serves up the tastiest tipples, alongside an opulent dining room that boasts Turkish twists on a traditional menu.
A sports bar, pub and restaurant rolled into one, The Royal Hotel Paddington is your one-stop shop for a festive affair in Sydney. This lively watering hole offers tinsel-decked tables, alongside plenty of yuletide bottomless brunches (think honey-glazed ham), all washed down with cocktails.
