Here's What's Open in Auckland for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks in 2023
Spend Christmas Day eating and drinking with friends and family at some of the city's top restaurants, wineries and bars.
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: Breakfast from 8–9.30am, dinner from 5.30–7pm.
Onemata at the Park Hyatt, Auckland CBD: Lunch from 12–1.30pm, dinner from 5.30–8pm.
Esther at QT, Auckland CBD: Lunch from 11.30am–2pm, late lunch from 3–5.30pm, dinner from 6.30–9pm.
The Cut at the Rydges, Auckland CBD: Lunch from 11.30–3pm, dinner from 5.30–9pm.
Satya, Great North Road and Sandringham: 12–2pm.
Nineteen at the Rydges Formosa, Beachlands: Lunch from 12–3.30pm.
Boda, Movenpick Hotel: First seating 12–2.30pm, 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.
Grand Park Chinese Restaurant, Newmarket: Yum Cha lunch from 10–3pm, dinner from 5.30–10pm.
The Sugar Club, SkyCity: 11.30am–6pm.
Mudbrick, Waiheke Island: Lunch from 11.30–3pm.
Cooke's Restaurant at Fable, Queen Street: Lunch served from 1pm, dinner served from 6.30pm.
Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant, the Viaduct: Lunch from 10.30am–2pm, dinner from 5.30–8.30pm.
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