If you're contemplating where to celebrate Christmas or New Year's and find yourself in need of ideas, explore this list of Sydney restaurants that provide exclusive packages for Christmas Day and New Year's festivities.
ESQ, Queen Victoria Building
Christmas Day Lunch: 4-course set menu, champagne or cocktail on arrival, adults $160pp | children $75pp - Menu + bookings here
Reign, Queen Victoria Building
Christmas Day Lunch: 4-course shared feast menu, champagne on arrival, adults $195pp | children $80pp - Menu + bookings here
Skyfeast, Sydney Tower
Christmas Eve Dinner: 360-degree views of Sydney, over 30 dishes and 6 tasting stations- Window $179pp | Standard $159pp | Children $75pp. Menu + bookings here
Christmas Day Dining: Window $179pp | Standard $159pp | Children $75pp - Menu + bookings here
Infinity, Sydney Tower
Christmas Day Dining: 360-degree views of Sydney, Five-course menu and a glass of Mumm Grand Cordon on arrival, $270 Standard | $300 Window | $95 Kids- Menu + bookings here
Centennial Homestead
Christmas Day Lunch: Canapes on arrival and grazing food stations, Lawn games & visits from Santa, Adults $185pp | Children $70pp- Menu + bookings here
Botanic House, Royal Botanic Gardens
Christmas Eve Dinner: 9-course shared tasting menu, Prosecco on arrival, Adults $190pp | Children $75pp - Menu + bookings here. Christmas Day Lunch: 9-course shared tasting menu, Prosecco on arrival, Adults $240pp | Children $75pp. Menu + bookings here
Terrace on the Domain
Christmas Day Lunch: 4-course shared tasting menu, Prosecco on arrival, Adults $195pp | Children $75pp - Menu + bookings here
Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House
Christmas Day Dining: 4-course plated menu, 2-hour premium beverage package, Adults $310pp | Teen $260pp | Children $120pp- Menu + bookings here
Me-Gal, Taronga Zoo
Christmas Day Lunch: 4-course shared tasting menu, Adults $200pp | Children $60pp - Menu + bookings here
New Year’s Eve
Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House
A night of unceasing entertainment at ‘House of SPLENDOUR’. A lineup of DJs, access to the ABC NYE concert and front-row views of Sydney Harbour and the fireworks. Tickers start from $1150pp. Details + bookings here
Bar 83, Sydney Tower
Roaming canapés, free-flowing champagne, and a 260° panoramic Sydney skyline from Sydney’s highest bar as you ring in the New Year. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, DJs, and a dance floor. Tickets start from $800pp - Details + bookings here
Infinity, Sydney Tower
A premium NYE experience; a gourmet six-course menu by Chef Guillaume Gritteret, wine pairings by Sommelier Louella Mathews, 360° skyline views, and live music from 9:30 PM. Tickets start from $850pp - Details + bookings here
Botanic House, Royal Botanic Gardens
Indulge in a 6-course degustation dining experience curated by renowned chef Luke Nguyen, with perfectly paired wines, all accompanied by live entertainment and free-flowing beverages. Walk down through the Botanic Gardens to the water's edge to witness the world's most iconic fireworks display. Tickets start from $825pp - Details + bookings here
Skyfeast, Sydney Tower
Indulge in an unlimited international buffet and explore premium food stations and a curated wine list. Revel in 360° Sydney skyline views, an unlimited buffet feast and groove to a live band on the dance floor starting at 9:00 PM. Tickets start from $600pp- Details + bookings here
Me-Gal, Taronga Zoo
Dinner with front-row seats to the most anticipated fireworks show in town! Tickets start from $750pp - Details + bookings here