Looking for somewhere to celebrate the silly season? Here's some events too good to miss. From intimate dinners to NYE festivities under the stars.
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'20s for 2020
Ring in 2020 with a roaring 20s extravaganza at the Swan & King Speakeasy at the Hotel Rex. Come dressed in 20s style, there's a glass of champagne on arrival, grazing tables, roaming canapes late at night and a jazz trio and a magician. Ring in the new year with a glass from the champagne tower. Best dressed wins a night's accommodation.
Under the stars
The Howling Moon's Twinkle package includes an exclusive NYE welcome cocktail, feasting tables, roaming canapes, panoramic views, live percussion DJ and a complimentary glass of champagne to toast in the new year at midnight. Optional beverage packages available upon request.
New Year's Day
Have a quiet one the night before and head out to Contentious Character winery in the daytime. The Guitar Cases will provide the entertainment, with their soothing style of blues, jazz, soul and a little rock. Three packages are available: Deck dining offers a choice of three entrees, mains and desserts for $90; same deal in the air-conditioned restaurant for $75; or head to the lawn and let the kids run riot and pets are welcome too. Enjoy a pickers platter with sides of cauliflower fritti and crispy squid $50. Drinks will be available on the day, or choose the paired wine option for an additional $30. Children's menu of pizza, salad, ice cream cone and soft drink $35
Monster Claus
The team at Monster Kitchen & Bar are cooking up a nine-course shared Christmas lunch that is all things naughty and nice with a little bit of spice. Think appellation oysters; honey bugs, herb and garlic butter; roasted Tathra Place free range duck, pinot and plum sauce; Boxgum Grazing Christmas ham, pickled cherries, house made mustard; and Christmas pudding, figs, hazelnut, rum and raisin ice cream, toasted meringue among other things.
Noche Buena
This season, sit back, relax and enjoy a festive meal with your family and friends - and let the team at Lolo and Lola's do the rest. Their Long Table Dinner Series is an intimate evening of style and sophistication, with live music and a sumptuous five-course Filipino dinner. Diners will get to experience a delectable and unique celebration of flavours featuring a contemporary take on the Noche Buena classics.
Wine time
Join local winemakers on Saturday, December 21, from 3-6pm for a Last Minute Christmas Market. Head to the grand staircase at Ovolo Nishi for a one-stop-shop to pick up that case of bubbly for Christmas lunch, or tick off all your presents in one go. Stallholders will include wines, breads, pastries, fresh produce, and more, all from the Canberra region.
Sunseeker Sundays
A great idea for a summer sesh at Walt and Burley's Sunseeker Sundays featuring Gordon's Pink Gin. Sit by the water's edge with refreshing Gordon's Pink Pop-up Bars, fresh seafood bars, live acoustic tunes and chilled lake vibes. Try the Paddles and Boards weekend special where you can select a premium beer paddle with any grazing board for just $50 (wine flight option +$10). Every Sunday from 11am.
Party time
At Molly Bar this New Year's Eve, you'll be partying like it's 1920 in New Orleans. There will be whiskey dripping from the trombone as you raise your glass and get your toes tapping with the incredible Brass Knuckle Brass Band. Enjoy a complimentary World's Fastest Ramos cocktail on arrival and say cheers to the new year with three sets of New Orleans inspired jazz and funk live on stage from 9.30pm.