Best Drinks
The Top 5 Bars and Pubs open in Melbourne on Christmas Eve
20/11/2024
If you’re searching for where to get Christmas Eve drinks in Melbourne, you’re not alone. As surprising as it may sound, there’s only handfuls of venues still open on Tuesday 24 December. And that’s exactly why we’ve set out to find the best of the best that are open for business (and booze)!
Below you’ll find a playful mix of rooftop bars, iconic pubs, ice-cold nooks that will make you feel like you’re in the North Pole and, even cosy wine bars with mesmerising Mediterranean fare.
So stop prancing around, gather up your crew and enjoy a much-needed drink before the big day!
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Atticus Finch
Brunswick East, Melbourne, VictoriaNamed after the famous fictional lawyer, Brunswick East’s Atticus Finch is like a storybook packed with creativity and curiosities. Tucked on Lygon Street, this quaint bar is the perfect spot for some drinks, Mediterranean-style snacks and, a friendly chat or two. With cocktails that are just as bold and innovative as their names, here at Atticus Finch the team use a series of spirits, infused liquors and house made syrups to create a playful mix of concoctions. Better yet, you can even pair some charcuterie to your tipple of choice!
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IceBar Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, VictoriaAre you missing out on a white Christmas this year? Don’t fizzle and fret, IceBar Melbourne is bringing the cold to you! Open from 2pm – 8pm, this Christmas Eve 2024 you can still enjoy drinks, games and freezing temperatures right in the heart of Federation Square. Made entirely out of ice, this cool themed bar is perfect for family, friends and even colleagues! Led by a welcoming group of bartenders, this ice-cold setting will be nothing but warm and full of laughs. Bookings essential.
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It's perfect for late night dining or a casual catch upYou need to enjoy the dry aged Chef’s cut with some snack plates to shareLook out for the local cheese selection and ‘From the Slicer’ offeringPunch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, VictoriaPrancing around to find what’s open in Melbourne on Christmas Eve? Well, you’ll be rocking around to find out that our favourite wine bar, Punch Lane, will be open for festivities! The ultimate oasis for a feast and a tipple or two; this Christmas Eve Punch Lane will be open until 11:30pm for regular business. Partnering with local farmers, foragers and fishermen, here you can expect a sensational seasonal menu that pairs seamlessly with their range of international and Australian wines.
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Terminus Hotel Abbotsford
Abbotsford, Melbourne, VictoriaLooking for a pub open on Christmas Eve? Make your way over to the heart of Abbotsford for the Terminus Hotel’s Locals Lunch. Starting at 12:30pm, for just $70 per person, guests will be treated to a shared entrée including the likes of either an Akoya Oyster, Prawn Cocktail or a Corn Croquette. Then, for mains, savour through a Mustard & Maple Glazed Ham & Roast Turkey Breast with all the trimmings. Better yet, the event also includes an hour of bottomless beer, wine and soft drinks. Bookings essential.
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Blossom Rooftop Bar @ the Pullman
Melbourne, Melbourne, VictoriaThe festive season is in full bloom and, The Pullman Melbourne City Centre’s Blossom Rooftop Bar will be thriving this Christmas Eve 2024. Blossom, Melbourne CBD’s highest rooftop bar, is the perfect oasis for a drink, some nibbles, good company and, as you guessed it, sprawling city views. Located on level 14, Blossom Rooftop Bar features a wrap-around alfresco area with beautiful glass panelling. With plenty of woodfire pizza to chew down, Blossom also serves up locally made wines and a bouquet-like selection of cocktails.
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