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An Adelaide Guide To Christmas Venues And Food

By Dale Anninos-Carter

Posted on November 28, 2018

Seriously, it’s all about food – where you can book, where you can eat, how much you can eat, and who you want to share the day with.

Tis’ the season to be jolly! But, when everyone else in the city has the same plans as you, you’ll need to have an edge. Whether you’re searching for a function room for work’s Christmas do, or you’re having a Christmas party for family and friends in the lead up to Christmas, or just want to have a relaxing day with someone else doing the dishes. As Santa’s little helpers we’re here to make the festive season as festive as it can be! So, here’s a list of all the place with Christmas deals, menus and are happy to celebrate this joyous season with you for 2018:

Christmas Function Packages

All of these venues are offering great Christmas function packages and spaces for hire, so get in touch for a quote or to book. Hurry, though, it’s so close now, places are booking out!

Ayers House

Take you Christmas event with your friends, family or colleagues to the next level, and take a step back in time at Ayers House on North Terrace. This inner-city escape is offering lunches, dinners (with DJs available), and cocktail parties. Packages including complimentary room hire, delicious local produce, flowing premium wines (for dinner) and a festive atmosphere. But check out their website for further information, or give them a call on 8224 0666.

Coal Cellar + Grill
If you can’t wait until Christmas day to celebrate the festivities, then head over to Coal Cellar + Grill in the Hilton Adelaide for a festive lunch EVERY weekday beginning on December 3. That’s a whole lotta Christmas lunches, better unbuckle those pants! To make a reservation call 8237 2697.

The Edinburgh Hotel & Cellars

Fancy a feast in the foothills of Mitcham? Commonly known as ‘The Ed’, this venue boasts a lush beer garden and private function room suitable for groups ranging from 15 to 100 people. Three courses will be on offer for lunch or dinner between $50 to $80pp and three hour drinks packages from $30pp. Book your function up until December 23 on 8373 2700.

FINO Seppeltsfield

Beautiful Seppeltsfield winery have got you covered for a day out in the Barossa for your Chrissy function. In combination with stunning locale, their restaurant, FINO, is open 7 days a week for lunch packages, and Fridays for dinner packages. On top of a delicious food package, you can choose from three drinks packages; Experience Seppeltsfield, Experience New Barossa, or Experience South Australia. Call 8562 8528 or email [email protected] to make a booking. Make sure you have a desso driver for this one!

Hilton Adelaide
The Hilton Adelaide are well and truly getting into the spirit this festive season! This year the Hilton is hosting a four course Christmas lunch curated by their expert chefs in the Coal Cellar + Grill restaurant. After something a little more low-key? The Hilton is putting on the grandest buffet selection in the whole of Adelaide! From seafood to dessert, there’s something for everyone! And if you haven’t made yourself sick already, the Hilton is also hosting a three course Christmas Dinner in the Coal Cellar + Grill restaurant. To view package details, click here.

InterContinental Adelaide
Kick off the festive season at the Intercontinental to indulge in some extraordinarily delicious flavours of Christmas. Whether you are planning a Christmas events for family, friends or colleagues, InterContinental Adelaide cater for small gatherings to large Christmas parties. They even have a full vegan menu for which ever function you choose suitable; whether at their Riverside Restaurant or in their ballroom. With an explosion of decorations, you’ll be feeling very merry. Make a booking by calling 08 8238 2433 or email [email protected]. Check out their range of options here.

InterContinental along the Adelaide Riverbank.

Mayfair Hotel

Mayfair Hotel – one of Adelaide’s luxury hotels is going all out and hosting specially themed functions for groups of up to 40 people. They are offering lunch and dinner packages which include an exclusive private room, extensive Christmas theming including lights, personalised menus, bon bons, a Christmas Tree and more. There are four differing options available; Intimate Christmas Celebrations, Mayflower Restaurant Christmas Events, Christmas Lunch in the Mayflower Restaurant, HENNESSY Christmas Celebrations. Make an enquiry on 8210 8888 or email [email protected]. Check out their website for more information.

Mitolo Wines

If you’re looking for a venue with picturesque scenery (not so) far from the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further. Mitolo Wines are offering their winery in McLaren Vale as your Christmas fuction host in their outdoor arbor, private dining room, or restaurant. You can choose from a two or three course group menu to indulge yourself in. Bookings are essential – email [email protected] or click here for bookings via their website.

Christmas Menus

Walk up and get the best of Festive season flavours served in the lead up to Saint Nick’s big day.

The Propaganda Club

The recently renovated Propaganda Club has got you covered for an intimate fit out which is still incredibly classy and inviting. Their fully functional restaurant can be closed off for Christmas functions, and they’ve got a set menu on offer. Click here to sneak a peak of the menu, and give 7222 9677 a call to make a reservation.

Regattas Bar & Kitchen

Scenic Regattas Bar & Kitchen is offering an exclusive Christmas menu, available between 26 November – 30 December. Choose between two or three-course festive menus and indulge your taste buds with the best of South Australian produce while taking in spectacular views of the Riverbank. With choices such as local Spencer Gulf prawns, or 250g dry-aged porterhouse with pressed 12hr cheek and fondant potato and king oyster mushroom. Click here to make a booking.

Sean’s Kitchen, Adelaide Casino

Have a group of 11+ mates or family, and don’t want to book a whole venue? Well Sean’s Kitchen at the Adelaide Casino have you covered with a set sharing Christmas menu. Menu items will see the likes of; duck fat roast potatoes, plum pudding with brandy custard, and, of course, roast turkey with cranberry jus. Festive sharing menus start from $79pp, and range from two to three courses, with options available to suit every celebration. You can enjoy this menu daily until December 24. For the full menu head over to their website, or give them a call on 8218 4244.

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