Christmas Lunch in December

Strangers’ Restaurant

Christmas Lunch Special
- 1st to 23 December 2026
- Monday to Thursday
- 12 pm to 3pm, last seating at 1:00 pm
- Every Friday in December is Christmas High Tea
Price: $140 per person
Includes: One drink on arrival, your selection of one entree, main & dessert from the a la carte menu, petit fours, tea & coffee and a copy of the Parliament History Book per person
- A Christmas themed menu, published online by the end of November
- 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

Strangers’ Restaurant

Our annual Christmas Lunch and High Tea returns. The set lunch is available Monday to Thursday, whilst the High Tea is available on Fridays. Opening hours 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 award winning and highly regarded Executive Chef has designed a Christmas themed menu which 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 including visiting dignitaries, consulate representatives and members of the Royal family were referred to as ’strangers’, thus the restaurant became known as the place ‘where strangers become friends’. Today we ask you to continue this tradition and make a new friend.