Christmas Lunch in July

Strangers’ Restaurant

Christmas in July Lunch Special
- Monday to Thursday in July 2026
- 12 pm to 3pm, last seating at 1:00 pm
- Every Friday is Christmas High Tea
Price $95 per person
With matching wines $145 per person
Meals Your selection of one entree, main & dessert from the a la carte menu, followed by tea & coffee
- A Christmas themed menu, available by 1st of July
- A credit card guarantee is required for this package, however the card is not charged
- If your booking is cancelled within 24 hours a cancellation fee may apply
- The bill must be settled on the day
- Maximum group size is 24
- Bookings are essential

Christmas in July High Tea – SOLD OUT
- Every Friday in July

Strangers’ Restaurant

Strangers’ Restaurant annual Christmas in July themed lunch and high tea returns. Available Monday to Thursday in July from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with the last seating at 1:00 pm.

Strangers’ Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Domain, provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience fine dining at New South Wales Parliament House.

The Executive Chef has designed a Christmas themed menu that showcases the wonderful delicacies and unique regions of New South Wales.

Dining with history

Parliamentary Catering has long played host to a high calibre of esteemed guests, from Heads of State, World Leaders, Consul Generals and Ambassadors, to Hollywood stars and British royalty. Guests among the famous names include King Charles III, the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex and Actress Audrey Hepburn.

Historically, guests to Parliament, which may include visiting dignitaries, consulate representatives or even members of the Royal family were referred to as ’strangers’, thus the restaurant became known as the place ‘where strangers become friends’.

Strangers Restaurant Christmas in July 2026 Menu

3 courses with tea & coffee – $95 per person

3 courses with tea & coffee and wine pairing – $145 per person

Entree

Velvet leek crab & prawn soup

Beetroot & goats cheese tart with candied walnuts (V)

Turkey terrine with cranberries, pistachios & fennel salad (GF)

Smoked ocean trout, horseradish mousse, fennel salad, caperberries & vine leaves (GF)

½ dozen natural oysters (GF)

Mains

Duck breast with a quince glaze, celeriac puree & grilled fennel, (GF)

Slow cooked porchetta, salsa verde, dauphinois potatoes & lemon (GF)

Beef bourguignon, red wine, mushroom with speck & black truffle mash

Gnocchi with butternut pumpkin, chestnut mushrooms & salted ricotta (V)

Snapper with thyme, braised leek & golden cherry tomatoes

Dessert

Grapefruit granita with blood orange & Campari sorbet (V)

Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise & ice-cream (GF, V)

English stilton with red wine poached pear

Chocolate bauble filled with chocolate mousse & cherry compote (GF, V)

Cheese platter trio – a selection of seasonal cheeses (V)

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Christmas Lunch in July

Strangers’ Restaurant

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Dining with history

Strangers Restaurant Christmas in July 2026 Menu

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