Here's What's Open in Auckland for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks
Forget slaving away in the kitchen this Christmas — spend it eating and drinking with friends and family at some of the city's top restaurants.
Can't be stuffed hitting the kitchen on Christmas Day? Or maybe you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a few champagnes after family lunch?
Luckily Auckland's got no shortage of restaurants, bars and wineries that are dishing up the goods — even on December 25.
Here are a few spots that are open and ready to whet your whistle and fill your belly on Christmas Day this year.
Hotel Debrett, Auckland CBD: 7am - 8pm
Onemata at the Park Hyatt, Auckland CBD: 12:30pm – 3pm
Esther at the QT, Auckland CBD: Lunch service from 11am, Dinner from 5:30pm
Satya, Great North Road and Sandringham: 12-2pm
Nineteen at the Rydges Formosa, Beachlands: Lunch service from 12pm - 3:30pm, dinner service from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Boda, Movenpick: First seating 12-2.30 pm, second seating 3-5.30pm, third seating 6-8.30pm.
Cable Bay Vineyard, Waiheke Island: 11am - late
Kingi, Britomart: First lunch seating at 12pm, second lunch seating at 3pm
Fish, the Viaduct: 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Grand Park Chinese Restaurant, Newmarket: 10am - 3pm
The Sugar Club, SkyCity: 11.30am – 6pm
Mudbrick, Waiheke Island: Luch seating at 12pm
The Fable, Ponsonby: Champagne breakfast 7.30am - 10am, lunch from 1pm, dinner from 6.30pm
Poderi Crisci, Waiheke Island: Lunch from 12pm - 5pm
Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant, the Viaduct: Lunch from 10:30am - 2pm, dinner from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Top image: Onemata at the Park Hyatt