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Looking for the best Christmas lunch Brisbane offers in 2026? This guide brings together current Christmas Day lunches that families can book across Brisbane City, the northside and the southside.
Every venue below has published a Christmas Day event for Friday, 25 December 2026. We have checked the sitting times, advertised prices and inclusions against current venue pages. Availability can change quickly, and booking fees, menus and event details may change, so confirm everything on the venue’s booking page before paying.
Christmas Day dining in Brisbane ranges from relaxed pub buffets to premium hotel events. When comparing prices, check whether drinks are included, the exact age bands for child and teen tickets, and whether the venue can accommodate dietary requirements. Many venues allocate seating, so contact the organiser before booking if you need highchairs, wheelchair access or to sit with another booking.
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Best Christmas Lunch Brisbane 2026: Quick Comparison
These prices were published by the venues and checked on 4 November 2026. Booking and payment-processing fees may be added.
| Venue | Area | Time | 2026 adult price | Child pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudland Family Buffet | Fortitude Valley | 11 am–2 pm | $189 | Teens $119; children 4–12 $89; under 4 free |
| Everton Park Hotel | Everton Park | From 11 am | $185 | Teens $119; children 6–12 $59; 5 and under free |
| Naldham House | Brisbane City | 11 am or 1.30 pm | $230 per person | No separate child price published |
| The Glen Hotel | Eight Mile Plains | 11.30 am–3 pm | $240 | Teens $180; children 5–12 $110; ages 0–4 $10 |
| Goldfinch | Brisbane City | Noon–3 pm | $279 | Ages 4–16 $129; under 4 free |
| La Boca at Stamford Plaza | Brisbane City | 12.30–3 pm | $299 | Teens $199; children 6–12 $109; 5 and under free |
| Brisbane Marriott | Brisbane City | Noon–3 pm | $329 | Teens $249; children 4–12 $189 |
| Rydges South Bank | South Bank | Noon–3 pm | From $329 | Teens $229; children 4–11 $129; ages 0–3 $20 |
Best Christmas Day Lunch Brisbane City and Inner City
Cloudland Christmas Day Family Buffet
Cloudland’s Rose Room hosts a family buffet with hot and cold seafood, roast meats, seasonal vegetables, salads and desserts. This is one of the lower-priced current options close to the city, and drinks are purchased separately rather than bundled into every adult ticket.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, 11 am to 2 pm
Price: Adults $189; teens aged 13–17 $119; children aged 4–12 $89; children aged 0–3 free
Location: Cloudland Rose Room, Fortitude Valley
Check the menu, availability and book with Cloudland.
Naldham House Christmas at the Brasserie
Naldham House offers a shared Christmas feast in its city brasserie. The published menu begins with bread and an Australian seafood platter, followed by shared mains and seasonal sides, with a vegetarian main available. Dessert is an individual Black Forest Bûche de Noël.
This option is priced per person and the venue has not published a separate child rate on the event page, so families should confirm children’s pricing and menu suitability before booking.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, sittings from 11 am and 1.30 pm
Price: $230 per person
Location: 33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
View the current Christmas menu and book with Naldham House.
Goldfinch Christmas Day Lunch
Goldfinch’s four-course lunch starts with a seafood tower, followed by a choice of entrée and main and a Christmas dessert, fruit and cheese buffet. Adult tickets include a three-hour beverage package, and the venue advertises a visit from Santa.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, noon to 3 pm
Price: Adults $279; children aged 4–16 $129; children under 4 free
Location: Goldfinch at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane City
See the menu, terms and booking link on the Goldfinch website.
La Boca Christmas Day Lunch at Stamford Plaza
La Boca’s riverside Christmas lunch combines an all-you-can-eat buffet with seafood, traditional festive favourites, desserts and meats cooked on the Argentinian-style Asado grill. The adult lunch ticket includes a 2.5-hour package of selected house wine and beer. Special dietary requirements can be requested in advance.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, 12.30 pm to 3 pm
Price: Adults $299; teens aged 13–17 $199; children aged 6–12 $109; children aged 5 and under free
Location: La Boca Bar and Grill, Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Check availability and book with La Boca.
Brisbane Marriott Christmas Seafood Buffet Lunch
The Brisbane Marriott’s Grand Ballroom lunch features a seafood bar, salads, antipasto, festive roasts, hot dishes and desserts. A visit from Santa is advertised for younger guests. The hotel also offers separate Christmas breakfast and dinner events, so make sure you select the lunch sitting when booking.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, noon to 3 pm
Price: Adults $329; teens aged 12–17 $249; children aged 4–12 $189
Location: Brisbane Marriott Hotel, Brisbane City
View the Christmas Day options and book with Brisbane Marriott.
Rydges South Bank Christmas Lunch
Rydges South Bank is one of the most extensive family events in this guide. The advertised buffet includes seafood, roasts, salads, desserts, a children’s buffet and live paella station. The event also lists live music, children’s activities, face painting, Santa and a gift for teen, child and infant ticket holders.
Adults choose a deluxe or premium beverage package, which accounts for the two adult prices. Booking fees apply in addition to the ticket price.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, noon to 3 pm, with welcome drinks from 11.30 am
Price: Adults $329 with the deluxe beverage package or $389 with the premium package; teens aged 12–17 $229; children aged 4–11 $129; infants aged 0–3 $20
Location: Bacchus and Podium at Rydges South Bank
View the menu, event terms and booking link at Rydges South Bank.
Best Christmas Lunch Brisbane Northside
Everton Park Hotel Christmas Day Buffet
Everton Park Hotel offers a traditional Christmas buffet at a comparatively family-friendly price. The venue also advertises a Christmas elf magic show at 1.45 pm, giving children some entertainment after lunch.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, from 11 am
Price: Adults $185; teens aged 13–17 $119; children aged 6–12 $59; children aged 5 and under free
Location: Everton Park Hotel, Everton Park
View the menu and book with Everton Park Hotel.
Best Christmas Lunch Brisbane Southside
The Glen Hotel Christmas Day Lunch
The Glen Hotel’s hot and cold buffet includes seafood, roast meats, salads, cheeses and desserts. A 3.5-hour beverage package covering beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks is included, and Santa is scheduled to bring a gift for children aged 12 and under.
Families can choose between The Marquee and Lily Restaurant when booking; both spaces offer the same Christmas lunch package.
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, 11.30 am to 3 pm
Price: Adults $240; seniors aged 60+ $210; teens aged 13–17 $180; children aged 5–12 $110; children aged 0–4 $10
Location: 24 Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains
Check availability and book with The Glen Hotel.
How to Choose a Brisbane Christmas Lunch
- Compare the total family price. Age bands vary significantly. A 13-year-old may be charged as a child at one venue and a teen at another.
- Check drinks inclusions. Some adult tickets include a beverage package, while other venues sell drinks separately.
- Ask about dietary needs before paying. Do not assume every buffet can safely cater for allergies or avoid cross-contact.
- Check the cancellation policy. Christmas Day events usually require full prepayment and may have strict refund deadlines.
- Confirm seating arrangements. Contact the organiser if several households are booking separately but want to sit together.
- Book transport early. Public transport and rideshare availability may be different on Christmas Day, and hotel parking can be limited or paid.
Christmas Day packages can sell out or change without notice. Use the venue links above to confirm current availability, booking fees, menus and terms before making plans.
For more ideas over the Christmas break, see our guides to the best day trips from Brisbane and the best weekend getaways from Brisbane.