When Christmas 2015 is all done and dusted it’s time to chill out, relax and have a drink, watch a movie or soak up some sun rays. However, this is not always as easy as it sounds with so many places closing over the Christmas period. Let us be your guide with this list of venues, activities and events all set to kick off on the 26th!
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Walt & Burley
70/17 Eastlake Parade, Kingston
The weather forecast says fine and sunny so it’s the perfect time to head down to the foreshore. Join Walt & Burley this Boxing Day for brunch, beers and badminton, cricket and cocktail jugs all set in front of the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin backdrop.
Shorty’s
29 Garema Pl, Canberra City
Cure your post-Christmas blues and join the Shorty’s crew for a Boxing Day drink. Grab your friends for an ice cold beer or cocktail and try something new from our Summer menu. Dance the night away with a DJ spinning tunes from 10pm until late.
Public Bar
Flinders Way & Franklin Street, Manuka
Recover from the Christmas celebrations at Public. Take the time to relax with some delicious food and refreshing drinks. Open until late.
Polit Bar
Level 1, 8 Franklin Street, Manuka
Polit Bar are open for business this Boxing Day. Head down to the Bar for some great food, entertainment and a relaxing beverage.
Ainslie Football & Social Club
52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie
Ainslie Football & Social Club will return to it’s normal trading hours on Boxing Day, 10am – 4am. Grab a group of mates and head down to the club to watch the cricket with a cool, refreshing beverage this Boxing Day.
Jamie’s Italian Canberra
125 Bunda Street (Canberra Centre, under the Dendy Cinema)
Drop in and try Jamie’s new Summer Menu and enjoy a refreshing Aperol Spritz this Boxing Day. Open from 12-9pm Jamie’s is the place to be for lunch and dinner!
Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club
110 Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls
The Gungahlin Lakes will also return to normal trading hours on the 26th. With a bar to watch Boxing Day sports, an amazing bistro and beautiful barrista made coffee, there is something for everyone this Boxing Day at the Lakes.
The Mawson Club
Heard St, Mawson
Open all day on the 26th, get down to The Mawson Club for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Olims Bar & Bistro
Limestone Ave, Ainslie
Open from 11am until late with food being served from 12pm to 9pm, Olims Bar is the perfect place for lunch or dinner this Boxing Day.
Courtyard Restaurant
Limestone Ave, Ainslie
Open for breakfast from 6.30am to 11am and dinner from 6pm to 9pm, the Courtyard Restaurant at Braddon’s Mecure Hotel is sure to satisfy your hunger this Boxing Day.
THR1VE Canberra
Canberra Centre (opposite Superbarn) Bunda Street
Has Christmas left you feeling unhealthy, bloated and extremely guilty about having that second and third helping of dessert? Well, THR1VE will be open from 9am – 5pm on Boxing Day to give you that health kick you need after a big Christmas.
Hellenic Club Woden
1 Matilda St, Phillip
Returning to it’s regular trading hours on the 26th, the Hellenic Club Woden is the perfect place to take the family on Boxing Day this year.
Akiba
40 Bunda St, Canberra
Hankering for a yum cha fix? Head down to Akiba this Boxing Day for cool drinks, amazing food and a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere.
The Duxton
Macpherson St, O’Connor
The Duxton will be showing the Boxing Day test on all big screens, with live music between 1pm – 8pm and buckets of fresh prawns for $25.
Knightsbridge
1/34 Mort St, Braddon
Get the party started at Knightsbridge this Boxing Day from 6pm.
San Churros
Bradley St, Phillip
Feel like you may need just a few more servings of dessert after Christmas Day? Me too! Head down to San Churros in Woden to cure your sugar cravings.
Palace Electric Cinema
2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
All this hot weather makes a movie going experience all that much sweeter! Head in to Palace Electric for a movie session this Boxing Day.
Marble & Grain
25 Mort St, Canberra
Returning to their regular trading hours, Marble and Grain is the perfect option to kick back and relax for a meal after a hectic Christmas Day.
Breeze Sports Bar & Restaurant
100 Northbourne Ave
Serving both Australian and International cuisine, Breeze Sports Bar & Restaurant at Clifton Suites on Northbourne is a great place to catch up with a group of friends and family this Boxing Day.
Atrium Restaurant & Bar
242 Northbourne Ave
The Atrium Restaurant & Bar at the Pavilion on Northbourne with it’s lush, green atmosphere will ensure you and your family a relaxing Boxing Day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
