What’s open for Christmas lunch in Perth in 2024
Nothing erodes the festive spirit quicker than slaving over the stove for days on end – save the stress (and your relationships with loved ones) and outsource your 2024 Christmas lunch to the pros.
Here’s where in Perth is open on Christmas Day for lunch this year:
Cape Arid Rooms
One of Perth’s finest high teas year-round, this Christmas, Cape Arid Rooms will be hosting their first ever festive high tea! This indulgent menu features honey-glazed Christmas ham sandwiches, turkey, brie and cranberry brioche, classic prawn cocktails and, of course, plenty of meticulously crafted sweets! A particularly perfect option if there’s just a few of you celebrating together this festive season.
Post
Give nonna a break this year and head to Post instead! The intimate Italian osteria will be serving up a Christmas feast that includes plates like La Delizia burrata with grilled apricot, their signature beef carpaccio, WA Rock Lobster tagliolini or roast capretto with endive. Book your spot here.
Samuels on Mill
Grab the gang and take the hassle out of Christmas lunch with a four course feast from Chef Chad Miskiewicz in the stylish surrounds of Samuels on Mill. Caramelised onion focaccia, salmon with pickled scallop and nasturtium, Patagonian toothfish with miso, turkey with prosciutto… Paired with free flowing beverage packages, this is a stunning way to celebrate with loved ones. Book here!
Wildflower
Welcome the tail end of the year with Christmas lunch at one of Perth’s most luxe restaurants. Indulge in six set courses of meticulously prepared West Australian produce curated by Head Chef Paul Wilson and sweeping views of the Swan River and CBD. Think marron lollipops, coral trout with finger lime, wild fish with buttermilk and caviar. Luxe! Head to the State Buildings website to check out the menu and book your table.
Petition
While lunch spots have already been snapped up at Petition, at the time of writing there are still a few Christmas dinner spots up for grabs! The lively kitchen will be serving up a three course share-style meal of modern Australian classics. Book your table here.
Guildford Hotel
Already rocking a pretty special Christmas in July feast, the Guildford Hotel are firing up the smokers on December 25 for a classic Christmas Day cook up with two sessions to choose from (12pm and 4pm). Enjoy a shared platter of their best festive smoked meats, sides and desserts, washed down with two hours of free-flowing house wines, bubbles and beers available as an add-on drinks package.
Fraser’s
Nestled in the heart of Kings Park, Fraser’s is a classic choice when it comes to your Crimbo dining. Also open for breakfast and dinner, their premium lunch buffet includes an oyster station and cold bar, Christmas turkey, carvery and more.
Santini
Taste the timeless flavours of an Italian Christmas at Santini this year! The decadent spread includes mouth-watering bites like Western Rock lobster tartlets, spanner crab cocktails with sea urchin aioli, roast turkey roll, woodroasted porchetta, spice roasted half duck and much more. Book here!
Long Chim
This festive season… Add a little spice! Christmas cheer melds with the vibrant flavours of Long Chim’s Bangkok-inspired street food, in the lively dining room nestled in the State Buildings basement. Book your table here!
Sweetwater Rooftop
Spend your Christmas Day overlooking the Swan River at Sweetwater Rooftop while they serve up a succulent seafood banquet, with three sessions to choose from. Along with the banquet you’ll also enjoy two hours of free-flowing wines, bubbles and beer.
Hearth
Perched on the banks of Elizabeth Quay, Hearth’s Christmas lunch offering may have already booked out but they’ve still got spots left for their rather bougie dinner – think South West marron with finger lime and coastal greens, roast turkey with bay leaf jus, Pardoo wagyu oyster blade and more! Check out the full menu and book here.
C Restaurant
Take your Christmas lunch to a whole new level (pardon the pun) by dining amongst the clouds at Perth’s only revolving restaurant! C Restaurant will be serving up a three course lunch with truly unbeatable views. Book your table here.
The Globe
Keep things central in the CBD this Christmas with a family-style meal at The Globe. Along with an array of delicious menu items to choose from over three shared courses, you’ll also enjoy two hours of free-flowing house wines, beer and soft drinks, with two sittings to choose from: 12pm or 4pm.
The Bassendean Hotel
The Basso is a classic pub, and rather fittingly they’re putting on a banger classic Christmas feast! We’re talkin’ honey glazed ham, roast turkey, maple glazed pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puddings, cranberry sauce… We’re hungry just thinking about it. Check out the menu and book your lunch here!
Scarborough Beach Bar
Name a better duo than an Aussie Christmas and a dip at the beach? Make your Christmas dip all the more sweet by following it up with lunch at Scarborough Beach Bar, who will be serving up their signature Christmas buffet with a choice of main and dessert – not to mention two hours of free-flowing bubbles, house wines and selected tap beers.
The National Hotel
In the heart of Freo, the historic National Hotel is putting on a bang-up Christmas offering, with a three-course festive lunch plus three hour bevvy package to make sure your Chrissy Day is as easy as pie – complete with seafood and charcuterie platter to start, your choice of main, and a dessert platter with all your faves. Spots are filling up quick – book here.
Songbird Bar (Ritz-Carlton)
If you’re looking for a truly special Christmas Day lunch, Songbird Bar in the luxurious surrounds of the Ritz-Carlton is serving up a quintessentially Australian dining experience of fresh seafood with spectacular views of Elizabeth Quay. You’ll enjoy the likes of Rotto tuna, Abrolhos Island scallops, octopus, oysters, and more – best washed down with that signature welcome cocktail. Find out more and book ahead here.
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Victoria Park Hotel
One of Perth’s best family-friendly pubs, bring the whole family down to the Vic Park Hotel for a huge Christmas Day feed including three courses of festive grazing plates, buffet, and two hours of drinks. Then sit back and relax/digest while the kids blow off some steam on the playground.
The Galway Hooker
And if you want to blend good old fashioned tradition with a day at the beach, the Galway Hooker can’t be beat! Dive into a selection of traditional faves, with the sparkling waters of Scarborough Beach just moments away. Book here!
The Peninsula
Rock around the Christmas tree with The Pen on December 25 and leave the hard stuff to them as they serve up a seafood buffet, shared roast turkey and festive sweets to finish. All bookings come with a two-hour beverage package – the 12PM is booked out already but when we’re writing this there’s still some 4PM spots available!
Cobblers
Keep things casual with Christmas at Cobblers down in Falcon, where you and fam will indulge in a chef selection shared entrée, traditional roast and a sweet finisher, all with two hours of drinks of course!
Cover image credit: Santini