Overview
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, 2021.
Hotel Debrett, Auckland CBD: 7am - 8pm
Coffee Pen, Eden Terrace: 8:30am - 2pm
Onemata at the Park Hyatt, Auckland CBD: 12:30pm – 3pm
Esther at the QT, Auckland CBD: Lunch service from 11:30am, Dinner from 5:30pm
Nineteen at the Rydges Formosa, Beachlands: Lunch service from 12pm - 3:30pm, dinner service from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Gusto at the Grand, Skycity: 12pm - 7.30pm
Cable Bay Vineyard, Waiheke Island: 11am - late
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: 10am - 9pm
The Fable, Ponsonby: Champagne breakfast 8am - 10am, lunch from 12pm, dinner from 6pm
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