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Spoil yourself this Christmas! Join us by the River for a lovely festive lunch at Ludlow. A 3 course festive menu $139 per person and a children’s menu (12 yrs & under) $40 per child. Taking bookings from Midday on Sunday 25 December. Booking & prepayment essential.

Nothing compares to the spectacular experience of celebrating the holidays at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Enjoy our Christmas Day lunch buffet with a Grand spread of festive favourites from Collins Kitchen’s grill, wood oven, ice bowl, luxurious dessert counter and more! We promise that your experience will be nothing short of Grand. Available on Sunday the 25th of December from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. $469 per adult includes a full beverage package of champagne, premium wines, beer and selected cocktails, still and sparkling water $234.50 per child aged 6 years to 12 years includes soft drinks and juice

The French know how to throw a celebration and this holiday season is no exception. Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, set menus will showcase the finest seasonal produce in Chef Guillaume’s signature French Bistronomy. Pull up a seat on the terrace or inside amongst the vibrant interior as you enjoy the festive season in all its French splendour. The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge and feast on classic French cuisine at Bistro Guillaume. Enjoy a five-course set menu (including glass of Moet & Chandon NV Champagne) at either a lunch or dinner sitting. See website...

Botswana Butchery’s Culinary Director, Angel Fernandez and Head Chef, Andrew Zdravkovski have created a memorable menu to celebrate the season in style. For those wishing to make it even more memorable, there are some special additional menu items available for pre-order, including the popular 1.4kg Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder.

Join us for Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus this year. We are hosting a delicious Christmas Feast, offering a 3 course shared menu. With views overlooking the city of Melbourne and down the Yarra River, Hophaus is a beautiful location for celebrating. So get your festive on and book into Hophaus for a fun Christmas Day! Taking bookings from 12.30pm inside and outside on terrace. $120 per person & children’s menu $35 (12yrs & under) + booking fee.

A sophisticated celebration awaits this Christmas Day within the opulent surrounds of Cantonese fine dining house, Silks. An array of traditional yet refined Cantonese plates emphasise the finest seasonal produce, while world-class service will delight the whole family as you bask in the joy of Christmas. Featuring a five-course set menu for either lunch or dinner (including a glass of Veuve Champagne). Sunday 25 December Five courses of traditional Chinese indulgence awaits for Christmas lunch & dinner, accompanied by a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne for adults. Lunch | Five course set menu Sitting: 12pm – 3.30pm $250 per adult*...

Expect a Christmas like no other at Arbory Bar and Eatery, with an impressive festive banquet by executive chef James Gibson. Book a seat under an umbrella and enjoy a Christmas Picnic Package, featuring a giant board of premium seafood, charcuterie, cheese and Arbory favourites, designed to share between four and 16 guests, and including a Champagne Magnum. Choose from: A general table reservation under umbrellas with a minimum spend of $85 per seat for 4 to 16 guests. This spend value will be given in the form of a tab to spend on the day on food or drinks....

On Christmas Day, feast on a festive five-course menu filled with the magic of the season, carefully curated by Executive Chef Tony Twitchett and team. Enjoy spectacular views of the city, a glass of sparkling on arrival and more to create memories that will last a lifetime. Please note that this event is now FULLY BOOKED.

Ring in the New Year, in style at the Waterslide Bar.Be in the front seat to watch the fireworks and soak in the glittering views of Ring in the New Year, in style at the Waterslide Bar. Be in the front seat to watch the fireworks and soak in the glittering views of Melbourne’s city skyline, as we kiss goodbye to 2022. Our NYE celebrations will start at 8:00 pm and includes a cocktail on arrival, a 4-hour unlimited beverage package** [Wines, sparkling, beers, soft drinks & juices], roaming canapés and our in-house DJ playing all night. **Spirits and cocktails...

Enjoy the NYE 2023 Fireworks on the famous Southbank Waterfront + Live Entertainment & DJ’s Say goodbye to 2022, and welcome in 2023 Soho Southbank Celebrate the final night of the year on Melbourne’s famous Southbank Waterfront – With clear views of the fireworks and Yarra river! Enjoy an outdoor NYE event by the water playing all the biggest RNB, HOUSE & PARTY anthems with amazing harbour views of Melbourne city. Book now- General Admission starts from $80 VIP TICKET includes entry + 3 hours of unlimited complimentary basic drinks – Vodka, Scotch, Champagne, Wine & Beer- Starting at $150...

Celebrate NYE in South Wharf on the Yarra River at The Boatbuilders Yard. All-inclusive drinks and food package plus DJ. Party the night away with city views on the Yarra River. Enjoy an all-inclusive drinks and food package plus DJ, in our expansive indoor/outdoor beer garden. Plus the best views of the fireworks! THE DRINKS Unlimited beer, wine and bubbles. Plus $10 espresso martinis on tap, all night. THE FOOD What’s a party without party food?! Our team will be roving the venue with delicious bite size and substantial food options. TICKETS Limited Early-Bird $135* (on sale until Nov 21...

Celebrate NYE at Melbourne’s iconic Riverland Bar on the Yarra River with all-inclusive food, drinks, DJ and amazing views of the fireworks. See out 2022 on the banks of the Yarra River, under the stars and fireworks. Our all-inclusive package is everything you need for a spectacular evening including unlimited beer, wine, bubbles and house spirits + plenty of food to get you through the night. Door open at 7:30pm with cash bar available until the drinks and food package starts at 8:30pm until midnight. TICKETS Limited Early-Bird $135 (until Nov 21 or when sold out) General Admission $150

Celebrate your 2023 New Years Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar! Panoramic views of the Southbank precinct plus cocktail on arrival! Nothing says New Years Eve like a party on the rooftop! Doors open at 7:30pm – 3am. You and your friends will enjoy a complimentary cocktail on arrival along with roaming canapes throughout the night and one of the best views of the fireworks display. Dance the night away under the stars to music by international DJ Colette while watching the clock strike midnight! This is your chance to feel like a VIP and enjoy spectacular views of Melbourne.

The new year party in Melbourne is usually centred around the Dockland area where they put on an incredible fireworks display at 9.30pm and midnight. This year it’s once again spread out with fireworks due to be set off from 30CBD rooftops! The main celebration areas are Docklands, Kings Domain, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Garden. There will be live music, DJs, light installations and food trucks. Edinburgh Gardens is recommended as a a viewing location, while if you don’t mind being a little further away there are excellent skyline views to be had from St Kilda or Albert Park.

Cup Day Marquee Party On The Pier | Port Melbourne Generations Join us for a Waterside Cup Day experience like no other!!! Generation’s is hosting a Cup Day Marquee party this year and tickets are going to sell FAST! What your ticket will get you: Roving Canapes 4 hour drink package Live Music Races All situated by the stunning waters of Port Phillip Bay! What more could one ask for on Cup Day?!

It’s the race that stops the nation & we are celebrating with a birdcage style event in our beautiful Atrium! Join us on Melbourne Cup Day, Tues 1st Nov 2022 in our Continental Birdcage to watch the race that stops the nation! For $160pp, from 12-4pm, we will be hosting an incredible event in our beautiful Atrium space with free flowing beverages, roaming canapes, a grazing station & live entertainment on the Balcony overlooking the space. The race will be shown on our big screens all around the Atrium so you can watch the race from every seat! Post race,...

Enjoy an afternoon of canapes, bottomless beverages and grazing on antipasto for this years Melbourne Cup on the Lawn at Common Man About this event A day of fashion and grace and racing, join us on the lawn this Cup Day complete with a giant outdoor screen showing all of the races. Worried about that weather? Never fear, we have a purpose-built 150 square marquee in place to protect you from the sun, the wind and the rain! VIP Tickets are $139 plus booking fee and include the following: Reserved seating under our marquee and the best view of our...

Enjoy an afternoon of canapes, bottomless beverages and grazing on antipasto for this years Melbourne Cup on the Lawn at Common Man About this event A day of fashion and grace and racing, join us on the lawn this Cup Day complete with a giant outdoor screen showing all of the races. Worried about that weather? Never fear, we have a purpose-built 150 square marquee in place to protect you from the sun, the wind and the rain! VIP Tickets are $139 plus booking fee and include the following: Reserved seating under our marquee and the best view of our...