Here's What's Open in Melbourne for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks in 2022

Can't be stuffed hitting the kitchen on Christmas Day? Or maybe you're hunting a spot to enjoy some post-lunch cocktails with the crew?

Luckily Melbourne's got no shortage of cafes, restaurants and bars 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, 2022.

Bentwood, by Kate Shanasy

CAFES

Tall Timber, Prahran: 7.30am–3pm

Friends of Mine, Richmond: 7.30am–3pm

Juliette Coffee & Bread, Malvern East: 6am–12pm (takeaway only)

Prior, Thornbury: open for limited bookings — enquire online

Glovers Station, Elsternwick: 7am–12pm (takeaway only)

Bentwood, Fitzroy: 8am–12pm (takeaway only)

St Ali, South Melbourne: 7am–5pm

Clubhouse Malvern, Malvern: 7.30am–12pm (takeaway only)

Panda Hot Pot

RESTAURANTS

Panda Hot Pot, Carlton: sittings at 11.30am, 5pm, 7.15pm and 9.30pm

Hofbrauhaus, CBD: 12pm–late

Chef David, CBD: 5.30pm–10pm

Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya, Fitzroy: 5pm–late

Maha, CBD: set-menu Christmas lunch, bookings online

The Smith, Prahran: three-course lunch menu, sittings at 11am and 2.30pm — bookings online

Tim Ho Wan, CBD: 10am–8pm

Botanical Hotel, South Yarra: shared Christmas banquet, bookings online

The Station Hotel, Footscray: four-course lunch menu, sittings at 11am and 2.30pm — bookings online

The Imperial, CBD: three-course lunch menu, bookings online

Bang Pop, South Wharf: from 12pm

Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda: three-course lunch menu, sittings at 11.20am and 2.30pm, bookings online

Molly Rose, Amanda Santamaria

BARS

Molly Rose, Collingwood: 11–11.30am — owner Nic Sandery is opening the brewery bar and spreading Christmas cheer with free pots for all

Arbory, CBD: 12pm–late (limited dining packages also available)

Arbory Afloat, CBD: 11am–late

State of Grace, CBD: three-course lunch menu, sittings at 11.30am and 2pm, booking online

Section 8, CBD: 12pm–11m (annual Orphans Xmas and barbecue)

The Espy, St Kilda: noon–late, (various banquets also available)

New Guernica, Collingwood: 9pm–4am (Eat the Beat Christmas Party, tickets online)

Top Image: Arbory Afloat, by Arianna Leggiero