Feel the Christmas feeling. What kind of merry?

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Special offers on drinks and dining

Spread of Christmas foods and treats.

Collins Kitchen

Enjoy a spread of festive favourite foods, including a Christmas dessert counter.

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Large green Christmas cookie.

Nimbo

Try the limited Christmas giant cookie and special Christmas bingsu.

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Bar decorated with Christmas lights and a train decoration.

Ocean 12

Visit the festive, Christmas-themed takeover and enjoy special holiday giveaways.

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Interior of Alluvial restaurant.

Alluvial Restaurant

Enjoy a seafood tower add-on for lunch or dinner at Alluvial restaurant, $69 for 2 or $125 for 4.

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Dark interior of a restaurant.

Mjølner Melbourne

Experience a Nordic Christmas with traditional Yuletide dishes in the Viking dining rooms.

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Two cocktails on top of a keyboard piano.

The Music Gym

Receive a free drink with every Sip & Sing ticket.

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Table of tacos and tortillas.

La Tortilleria

Enjoy a mango morita ceviche, a summery special launching in December.

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Four cocktails on a table.

Eau de Vie

Enjoy a five-course dining menu, perfectly paired with five cocktails with a Christmas twist.

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Brunetti Oro

Shop the festive range in store now, from traditional panettone to gingerbread and Christmas cakes.

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A hand holding a cocktail that has an ice cube that says Society.

Society

Enjoy an exclusive selection of $15 cocktails every Tuesday to Thursday, from 4-6pm.

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A high tea platter of Chinese sweet and savoury treats with a microphone resting on the table.

New Shanghai

Enjoy a delicious Chinese high tea and Christmas karaoke. Mon-Sun 1pm-6pm, $49pp.

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A cocktail in a glass with an ice cube that says Kisume.

Kisumé

Enjoy an exclusive selection of $15 cocktails every Tuesday to Thursday, from 4-6pm.

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A bottle of wine being poured into a wine glass.

Yakimono

Check out the new summer Sip & Setto menu and DJs every Friday and Saturday from 12-4pm.

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A group of people learning about coffee.

Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

Learn more about coffee sourcing and roasting processes while sampling a variety of coffee.

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People celebrating and seated around a table of food and wine in a restaurant.

New Shanghai

Enjoy a banquet of 4 entrées, 5 mains & dessert, Mon-Sun $49pp, with optional Karaoke $20 add-on.

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Christmas at Queensbridge Square

Visit from 19 to 22 December at select times for a free bubble tea giveaway thanks to Juneyao Air.

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Three Christmas themed desserts

Sulhwa

Enjoy Christmas dessert creations like Merry Matcha or Christmas Tree Choux for a limited time.

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A box of a dozen lamingtons.

Tokyo Lamington

Try the limited Christmas lamingtons, including Christmas pudding and trifle inspired editions.

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Top spots for Christmas catch-ups

Afloat Capri

Afloat Capri

Melbourne's favourite floating bar and restaurant returns as Afloat Capri.

Taxi Kitchen

Taxi Kitchen

Accessible and affordable meals in a light-filled room with great views.

Cargo

Cargo

Casual and dynamic dining with a stunning waterside view.

La Camera

La Camera

Classic Italian food overlooking the river at Southbank.

Christmas food and drink ideas

Your guide to Christmas Day dining in Melbourne

Your guide to Christmas Day dining in Melbourne

From fancy fine dining to casual eats, these spots are open on 25 December.

The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne

The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne

Catch up with friends this silly season at these group-friendly local venues.

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

Grab a bite at one of these kid-approved and pram-friendly spots this festive season.

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Schedule in a rooftop sesh at Morris House, Good Heavens, Fable, Ocean 12 and more this Christmas.

What’s open on Christmas Day in Melbourne

What’s open on Christmas Day in Melbourne

What's open to do, see, eat and drink on Christmas Day in Melbourne.

The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in Melbourne

The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in Melbourne

Find exclusive dining experiences, specials and deals for your Christmas catch-up.

After dark dessert bars

After dark dessert bars

Discover Melbourne's best cakes, cocktails and sweet treats after the lights go down.

The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

Christmas

Christmas events

Christmas events

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

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Shop to Win

Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

Where to see stunning Christmas trees, the best Christmas lights and more beautiful decorations.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.