Once we hit July, Sydney restaurants and bars know they have to pull out all the stops to encourage patrons to brave the cold and head out for a midweek meal or a couple of beverages come the weekend. Sure, it may be easier to stay in, and there is admittedly a lot of great series worth streaming at the moment; it also feels really great to put in a little effort and do something special for yourself, your significant other, or your mates this wintry season. So, use our handy guide of the best specials and deals floating around Sydney this July, and get out of your seasonal slump. From comforting Christmas in July feasts to $1 gelato scoops, $25 pastas to bottomless fries, there is an eclectic mix of exciting specials around at the moment, so put your adventurous hat on (over your woolly beanie if you have to) and make the most of all that Sydney has to offer, regardless of what the weather report has in store. Christmas in July, Three Blue Ducks Get festive this July as the team at all Three Blue Ducks venues celebrate Christmas in July, helping to pull you out of your seasonal slump. On Sunday, July 26, all five Three Blue Ducks venues will offer a menu filled with festive favourites for both lunch and dinner. For $79 per person (and $25 for kids), feast on Christmas Gildas, ham and turkey roasts, Yorkshire puds, pigs in blankets, gravy and sides, before finishing off with Christmas pudding and eggnog custard. $25 Pastas and $10 Wines, Shell House Menzies Bar & Bistro Shell House Menzies Bar & Bistro is warming things up this winter with its previously sold-out Winter Hits Series. Over 12 weeks, the restaurant will feature rotating $25 pastas, alongside $10 wines, to encourage you off the couch during the cooler months. In the lineup, expect crowd favourites like linguine carbonara and pappardelle bolognese, as well as more creative dishes like braised pork maccheroni, orecchiette con salsiccia, and mushroom mafaldine. The comforting bowls are available until sold out, so get in early so as not to miss out. Bookings are available now. $1 Ice Cream Scoops, Gelatissimo It might be cold outside, but that doesn't stop your cravings for a cool sweet treat. So it's fortunate that gelato giant, Gelatissimo, is spruiking a seriously good special this winter. It's offering all Club Gelato members 200,000 scoops of gelato for just $1 per scoop this July. The offer is exclusive to all new members and redeemable via the Gelatissimo loyalty app. "Finding anything for $1 these days is becoming increasingly rare, so we're excited to give Aussies a simple reason to treat themselves this winter with a premium scoop of gelato for just $1," says General Manager of Gelatissimo. Bottomless Fries, Hamsi Taverna Skip the stove this Wednesday, and head to Hamsi Taverna at Sydney's Fish Market instead, for its new midweek special. For $55, enjoy endless servings of crispy frites paired with your choice of lobster roll, mussels, steak or snapper. Pair it with a $15 martini or negroni, a $12 house wine, or an $8 beer, and you're set for a bit of midweek fun. The Bottomless Frites offer rolls out every Wednesday from 5pm. Clock Off at 5 Deals, 25 Martin Place Venues This month, the restaurants at 25 Martin Place are encouraging you to get out of the office on time with a range of Clock Off at 5 Deals. Across the precinct's dining options, these stellar specials are a great way to get out this winter, so gather your colleagues and clock off on time for once. At AALIA, score $25 off shared banquets for groups of seven or more Monday to Thursday; at the Cabana Bar, margaritas are a steal at 25 per cent off; and at Kazan, enjoy $25 off the bill when you spend more than $80 per person Monday to Thursday. There are plenty of other deals on offer, so check them out now. 40 Per Cent Off Shared Dining, Etheus If you can't make it to the Greek Islands this winter, drown your sorrows at Etheus, Bondi's Greek restaurant, bringing Greece's high-energy and bold flavours to Sydney. Every Friday, skip the office and head to Etheus to enjoy 40 per cent off its shared menus; now that's a real steal. You'll feast on the likes of grilled pita and olives, dips and saganaki, fresh seafood and braised lamb shoulder with salads, potatoes and a sweet treat to finish. Weekend Long Lunch, Shaffa Weekends in July are for long and leisurely lunches at Shaffa, Surry Hills' vibey Middle Eastern dining room. From noon on Saturdays and Sundays, grab the Weekend Long Lunch for $79 per person, which includes a shared-style feast of Shaffa's signature dishes. Snack on focaccia and savour the spiced chicken shawarma, and why not make it a little extra fun with the bottomless drinks add-on for just $37 per person. Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwich, South Dowling Sandwiches This July, always-bustling South Dowling Sandwiches is joining forces with content creator and chef Sam Young to produce a strictly-limited Kung Pao Chicken Sandwich. Available exclusively on DoorDash until July 16, the stacked sandwich is Young's take on the beloved dish. "Kung Pao Chicken is the most popular dish at my restaurant, and it's a flavour profile I always come back to. I'm actually more of a rice and noodle guy than a sandwich guy, so taking those flavours and putting them into a South Dowling sandwich was a really fun challenge," says Young. Feature image: 25 Martin Place Clock Off at 5 Deals.