FOOD & DRINK

Christmas in July Across the South Coast

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Samantha Tannous

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Here’s three delicious options for you to celebrate a winter Yulefest at these South Coast restaurants this July.

Christmas lunch table via Adobe Stock
Book now for one of these Christmas in July events across the South Coast. Image Adobe Stock

Peter & Eva Italian Restaurant, Huskisson, 25 & 26 July

Celebrate winter with a festive Italian twist at Peter & Eva’s Christmas in July event. Dine on a specially curated set menu for $62 per person, available alongside the standard dine-in menu.

On Friday night 25 July, the atmosphere will be brimming with Christmas charm, complete with a surprise visit from Babbo Natale, spreading holiday cheer throughout the evening.

On Saturday 26 July, gather your friends for a joyous table celebration or book a cosy dinner for two and indulge in a mid-year celebration that promises great food, good company and plenty of festive spirit.  Bookings highly recommended.

Farmgate Restaurant, Nowra, 25 July

Don your favourite winter Christmas jumper or a jolly red hat and enjoy the kitsch fun of Christmas in July at Farmgate Restaurant’s festive long table lunch on Friday 25 July.

Enjoy a two-course lunch of traditional ham and turkey with roasted vegetables, steamed vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce or add a steamy bowl of pumpkin soup made with local pumpkins for entree to make 3 course lunch.

Follow with traditional Chrissy pud and tea or coffee, 2 courses $50, 3 courses $60 includes a glass of mulled wine (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), tea or coffee, Christmas bon bons and a decorated restaurant.

There will be prizes for best dressed of three $25 vouchers for your next visit to Farmgate Restaurant.

Willinga Park Equestrian Centre, 26 July

Step into a night of festive magic as Willinga Park transforms into a winter celebration for Christmas in July on Saturday 26 July. Guests will enjoy a two-course shared feast, a complimentary arrival drink, live music and all the warmth of Christmas.

Dinner begins with a generous family-style service of Christmas favourites, from maple and mustard glazed ham to garlic and rosemary roast lamb, served alongside seasonal sides like duck fat roasted potatoes, honey-glazed Dutch carrots, cauliflower gratin, and traditional stuffing. For dessert, guests will be served a duo of festive favourites: sticky date pudding and classic Christmas pudding, both with festive twists. Children under 12 will receive a tailored Christmas meal, dessert and soft drink. Tickets are $105 and kids 12 and under $65.

This is the perfect reason to extend your stay and experience more of what Willinga Park has to offer –  there is accommodation at Willinga Park to suitable for couples, families and groups, plus a botanical gardens with sculpture park, all just over an hour’s drive from Huskisson down at Bawley Point. Bookings essential.

Samantha Tannous

Samantha is a visual artist, and also organises arts, crafts and cultural events, including Arts Muster on the stunning NSW South Coast. Sam has also enjoyed a successful career as a public relations consultant and journalist, content creator and social media communicator.