The festive season is fast approaching, and Canberra’s dining scene is gearing up with special menus, extended hours and celebratory feasts for Christmas and New Year’s. Whether you’re planning a long lunch, a family gathering or a memorable night out to welcome 2026, local venues across the capital are offering plenty of delicious ways to celebrate.
A season of celebration at Water’s Edge Canberra
Water’s Edge Canberra is embracing the holiday season in full swing, opening all seven days – nights included – right through this holiday season, even on Public Holidays. The restaurant closes only for Christmas Day Dinner (25 Dec). With no breaks, the team is serving festive delights on Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Phone: 6273 5066
- Book: watersedgecanberra.com.au
- Instagram: @watersedge_canberra
Loha New Year’s Eve Dinner Special
Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Loha, Canberra’s modern Indian restaurant in the Gungahlin district. Our chefs have curated a luxurious 5-course set menu that blends modern creativity with timeless Indian flavours, perfect for a celebratory night out.
Offer: Enjoy our exclusive New Year’s Eve 5-course dinner for $79.00 per person on 31 December 2025.
Bookings: Reserve your table and celebrate the final night of 2025 with exceptional food and warm hospitality.
- Address: 64 Kelleway Ave, Nicholls
- Book: loha.au/book-online
- For enquiries: [email protected]
- Instagram: @loha.dining
The Lotus Indian
- Christmas Lunch – 25 December from 12 – 2pm
- New Year’s Eve Dinner – 31 December from 5pm till midnight
Celebrate the season at The Lotus Indian, Griffith Shops ACT! Enjoy our festive 4-course Christmas Lunch and 4-course New Year dinner menus, crafted with vibrant Indian flavours and fresh local ingredients. Warm hospitality, unforgettable dishes await—book your table now on our website and make your holidays truly delicious!
- Address: 18 Barker St, Griffith
- Website: thelotusindian.com.au
- Instagram: @thelotusindian
Flute Bakery
For every $20 spent in store, you’re in for a chance to win one of three BIG Visa gift cards this Christmas. Entries close 18 December 2025. Plus, discover our special seasonal range – gingerbread, Christmas cakes and festive creations available in store now. Flute will adjust its trading hours over the Christmas–New Year break, closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve and reopening on 28 January 2026.
- Address: 8 Barrier St, Fyshwick
- Website: theflutebakery.com.au
- Instagram: @the_flute_bakery
Le Monsoon’s Christmas Special
Le Monsoon is offering a Christmas Special featuring two South Indian meals: 10 Kallappam and Duck Roast for $40, and a Family Pack Chicken Biryani (4-5 people) for $50.
There is also a combo for $85 (saving $5).
The offer is available for pickup on Thursday 25 December from 11:30am to 1pm. Orders must be placed through WhatsApp.
- Address: G02/45 Furzer St, Phillip
- Phone: 0461 338 414
- Website: lemonsoon.au
- Instagram: @lemonsoon.au
