
What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Melbourne
Hanging around after Christmas? Here's what's open for eating, drinking and city exploring. Opening hours, offerings and prices will vary by day, and not all businesses will be open every day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting.
Check back later in the year to see what's open on Christmas Day in 2025.
Free things to do between Christmas and New Year's in Melbourne
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
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Melbourne Museum
Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.
Cats & Dogs
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.
Restaurants open between Christmas and New Year's in Melbourne
Remember: opening hours, offerings and prices will vary by day, and not all businesses will be open every day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting.
The Douglas Club
Set within the Equity Chambers Building, The Douglas Club is the perfect spot for a city drink.
Mill Place Merchants
A cocktail bar hidden behind a vintage dressing room in a building dating back to the 1840s.
Yum Sing House
Modern Asian dining and a late-night bar with the hedonistic spirit of 1960s Hong Kong.
Hofbräuhaus
Delivering hand-selected German beer, authentic food and classic hospitality since 1968.
Le Yeahllow
This second Lt Bourke St branch serves artisan cake and coffee every day, for dine-in or to-go.
Maison Bâtard
Chris Lucas' Maison Bâtard heralds a grand new legacy for a heritage Bourke Street site.
Last updated on Mon 20 Jan 2025
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