Just because you're not surrounded by actual family for the festive season, doesn't mean you can't have the next best thing. Like, say, a big ol' party with some adoptive fam, at Lucky Coq's orphan's Christmas celebration on December 24.
The Southside party spot is opening its doors to Melbourne revellers, with a Yuletide shindig that'll run from 4pm until late, taking over the venue's sunny courtyard. And you'll be glad to know there won't be a single dry turkey or bad carol.
Jake Roden
Instead, you're in for a dazzling DJ lineup, featuring sounds from the likes of Matt Bates, Nayzi, Morbs and Tom Leese, with a back-to-back set from Tommy G and Mark Sewell. A festive slew of drinks specials includes $5 tinnies of Mountain Goat Lager and $20 Pimms jugs, and when the usual Lucky Hour rocks in from 4–7pm, there'll also be $6 basics, schooners and wine to have you feeling extra merry.
Lucky Coq's usual menu of $5 pizzas rounds out the fun.
Images: Jake Roden