Celebrate Christmas Day on the Northern Beaches 2026
There is nothing more Australian than celebrating Christmas Day with a delicious lunch beside the beach. The Northern Beaches has you covered with plenty of venues to take the stress out of all the planning and organising. Sit back, relax and enjoy the festive vibe with your loved ones. Best of all, there’s no washing up afterwards!
Get in quick so you don’t miss out!
We will continue to update this list as more information is released.
Bistro Manly (Elysium) DONE
Imagine the best of Australian seafood – WA rock lobster, an oyster bar of regional varieties and a sashimi bar of southern bluefin tuna among the highlights – alongside a carvery of slow-roasted classics followed by Christmas puddings, petit fours and a fromage selection. That’s what Bistro Manly promises this Christmas Day, with a family-friendly lunch followed by an adults exclusive sitting.
Family-friendly lunch
Cost
Adults: $290, includes a glass of Bollinger, followed by a selection of beer, wine and soft drinks
Kids: $120 for children under 12 with unlimited soft drinks
Sitting time
11.30am-1pm
Adults exclusive lunch – SOLD OUT
Cost
$290, includes a glass of Bollinger, followed by a selection of beer, wine and soft drinks
Sitting time
1:30pm-3pm
How to book
Contact the reservations team on 02 8966 7442, or go to the website.
Bluewater DONE
Take the stress out of Christmas and have a relaxing, joyous occasion with family and friends at Bluewater Manly, which is serving up a festive three-course Christmas lunch 12pm-8pm.
Cost
Adults: $100 per person
Kids: $45 per person
How to book
Contact 02 9976 2051 for all bookings and enquiries.
The Beach Club DONE
Explore Collaroy’s well-loved Beach Club this Christmas Day. Treat your family to a memorable holiday feast at this local hotspot renowned for its laid-back vibe and breathtaking panoramic views
How to book
This event is sold out.
Cibaria DONE
Buon Natale! Have a very merry Cibaria Christmas with a bespoke Italian Christmas menu curated by Alessandro Pavoni and the Cibaria team, combined with waterfront views and a buzzy celebratory vibe.
Enjoy favourites like Pizzetta Bianca, Wagyu Sirloin and Valrhona Manjari Chocolate Tart, while the kids get their own menu with dishes such as Penne Bolognese and Gelato.
Choose to sit in the Trattoria or the adjoining bar, 55 North.
Cost
Trattoria
Adults: $285pp
Kids (12 years and under): $100
55 North
Adults: $155pp
Kids (12 years and under): $85
How to book
Book now for Christmas Day at Cibaria in either the Trattoria or 55 North.
Dee Why RSL DONE
Leave the stress of Christmas cooking in Christmas past.
Dee Why RSL’s executive chef has prepared a variety of Christmas luncheons available to in their restaurants Flame, Showroom and Bistro. Accompanied by live music and a good dose of Christmas cheer, it’s the place to be this Christmas Day.
Bistro – Booked out
Offering a 3-course meal
Showroom – Booked out
Serving a Christmas buffet
Flame – Booked out
Enjoy a 4-course lunch
Harbord Diggers [DONE]
Celebrate Christmas in style on the clifftop at Freshwater at Harbord Diggers, with DD Collective serving up a scrumptious all-you-can-eat Christmas buffet lunch.
Indulge in a feast featuring a cold seafood selection, a sashimi station, a fresh salad bar, a hot seafood and carvery station, and a dessert station featuring Chrissie traditions like pudding and pavlova. Kids will enjoy their own station with holiday treats such as chicken nuggets and fish fingers.
Sitting time
12pm-3pm
Cost
Adults (members) – $180pp
Adults (non-members) – $200pp
Children (3-12 years) – $55pp
Booking
Book online or call Harbord Diggers reception on 02 9105 4888
Table reservations are only for groups of 10 or more people.
Harbord Hotel
Kick your feet up this year and let Harbord Hotel do the cooking! Take the family along for a delicious shared feasting menu in Harbord Dining Room.
Enjoy tasty fare like prawn sliders, turkey ballotine and pavlova.
Cost
Adult – $240
Child – $50
How to book
Hotel Steyne
Indulge in a Christmas share banquet that covers a very Aussie seafood platter plus all your season favourites, from maple and orange glazed ham to traditional roast turkey with sage and onion stuffing topped off with Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise.
Sitting times
12 noon and 2.30pm
Cost
$180pp
How to book
Joey, Palm Beach
Jonah’s
Manly Pacific Hotel
Enjoy Christmas lunch at Manly Pacific with a charcuterie board on arrival followed by a seated seafood table banquet.
Indulge in lobster, prawns, crab, Balmain bugs, a traditional roast and much more. A premium beverage package is included.
Choose from the family package with a surprise visit from Santa, or the adults-only event at Bistro Manly.
Sitting times
12pm-3pm
Bistro Manly – 12 noon
Cost
Adults (18 years and older) – $250pp/Accor Plus Members $225pp, maximum 2 people per card
Teenagers (12-17 years) – $230/ Accor Plus $207
Children (5-11 years) – $125pp / Accor Plus $112
0 to 4 years – complimentary
Bistro Manly 18+ event – $270pp/Accor Plus $243pp
How to book
This event is now sold out.
Moby Dick’s, Whale Beach
New Brighton Hotel
Dust off your Santa hat and let New Brighton Hotel bring you the best present of all – no cooking or cleaning.
Choose from the Rooftop Seafood Buffet featuring oysters, lobster and prawns as well as a hot carvery, or the Taproom Christmas Banquet with a charcuterie platter as well as traditional roast turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce followed by Christmas pudding with brandy custard.
Cost
Rooftop Seafood Buffet
Adults – $175
Taproom Seafood Banquet
Adults – $125
Seniors – $109
How to book
The Newport
Pasadena
Looking for a perfect Christmas celebration with a waterfront view, great food, good vibes and good company? Look no further than Christmas at Pasadena!
Enjoy their three-course set menu that includes a seafood platter, glazed ham, and pavlova and Christmas cannoli.
Seating times are 12 noon and 12.30pm.
Cost
Adult – $195
Child – $49
How to book
Book online at pasadenasydney.com or contact 02 8998 7810.
Pilu at Freshwater
Skip the cooking and cleaning this Christmas and sit back and enjoy more time with your nearest and dearest at Pilu.
Come for an early lunch or dine a bit later in the afternoon, with reservations available at 11:30am, 12:00 noon, 2:45pm and 3:15pm.
Reservations available in the restaurant, and for larger groups, the Pilu Pavilion is available.
Cost
Adult – $345pp for a four-course menu and snacks
Child – $155 for a three-course menu
How to book
Book online or contact 02 9938 3331.
Pocket Pizza
Make it casual at Pocket Pizza Manly, with its New York Italian-inspired fare. Christmas Day has three sittings – 12 noon, 3pm and 6pm.
Cost
$75pp set menu
How to book
Q Station – Gov Bourke and Boilerhouse
Ditch the cooking and cleaning this holiday season and let Q Station handle the details. Relax with friends or family while indulging in delicious food and drinks. Plus, take in stunning harbour views, chill by the beach, and maybe even spot an echidna.
The Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar will be showcasing a 4-course shared set menu brimming with the freshest seafood and succulent meats, highlighting seasonal ingredients and bold, rich flavors.
Your festive experience includes a sparkling wine on arrival and a 2-hour premium beverage package (including soft drinks for the little ones), plus festive Christmas bon bons.
(Governor Bourke Ballroom is sold out.)
Sitting times
12:00 noon, 12:30pm, 3:00pm or 3:30pm (2-hour sitting)
Cost
Adults – $279
Teenagers (11-16 years) – $170
Children (5-10 years) – Kids Menu
Children (0-4 years) – Free
How to book
Book online, but be quick as tables are selling fast.
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