Celebrate a Central Coast Christmas in July

Having Christmas in Australia on 25 December usually means tucking into prawns around the barbie while shooing away the flies, heading to the beach to cool off for a refreshing swim or staying inside in the air conditioning. So, when the winter months come and the temperature drops, we like to celebrate Christmas in July and get those traditional Christmas feels.

Christmas in July brings a great excuse for a mid-year get together and an even better excuse to tuck into a Christmas roast and all the festive trimmings. You could easily decorate your home, play some carols, pop the oven on and cook for your nearest and dearest or, you can book a table at one of the regions many amazing restaurants and enjoy being cooked for.

Luckily you are spoilt for choice with where to go to for your holly jolly winter Christmas celebrations. From live entertainment, sipping on mulled wine, enjoying a festive sing-along, dining on festive meals to 6 course degustation's plus the possibility of meeting Santa, you really will forget it's only July!   Take a look at some of our suggestions and enjoy spreading that Christmas cheer this winter.

Hotel Gosford

Hotel Gosford is kicking off July with their Christmas specials. Every night of July, enjoy decadent desserts, Christmas roasts and festival cocktails for you to indulge in - think plum pudding with spiced rum-infused custard, Gingerbread spiced cocktail and slow cooked beef. Plus, go into the draw for their ham raffle and win one in ten Christmas hams every Thursday evening at 5pm.

Davistown RSL

Come along to Davistown RSL for a Jingle Bell Rockout!  While you are feasting on a delicious 2 course festive lunch, comedy entertainer Shane Edwards will keep you entertained! Tell your friends, get a table together, and book you tickets now for Tuesday 15 July at 11am. P.S. best dressed in Christmas get-up wins a prize! 

Avoca Beach House

You really will feel like it's Christmas when you enter Avoca Beach House for their Christmas in July dinner on Friday 25 July. Receive a welcome drink on arrival and admire the beautifully decorated table complete with bon bons! Sip on spiced mulled wine before you settle into enjoying a mouth watering three course festive feast with all the trimmings. Take photos by the Christmas tree and be serenaded by singer Lily as she sings all those classic carols. Bookings are essential. 

The Ettalong

Bring the Christmas spirit into July at The Ettalong with their action-packed three-night event. From Thursday 24 to Saturday 27 July, put on your favourite Christmas sweater and jingle all the way with their musical bingo, groove along with their live band and sing your heart out with friends to their Christmas karaoke. Each night there will also be a Christmas Roast Special featuring lamb leg and pork shoulder, with a side of roasted and steamed veggies. Bookings are essential.

Linton Gardens, Somersby

Celebrate a magic winter Christmas with friends in July at Linton Gardens in Somersby. On Saturday 19 July, head there for an afternoon of canapes, a delicious two-course Christmas dinner, and a whole bunch of live entertainment from trivia to magic, music and of course dancing. Bookings are essential.

The Springs Peats Ridge

Head to The Springs Peats Ridge for an evening of festive cheer on Saturday 19 July. Indulge in a delicious set menu filled with all your favourite Christmas treats. From 6pm, enjoy live entertainment by Tommy Hutchin and sit in the warm, cosy atmosphere with friends and family.

Terrigal Hotel

Bring along your friends and family to celebrate a jolly Christmas in July at Terrigal Hotel. Book your spot throughout July and enjoy a three course set menu filled with Christmas cheer. Start with a prawn cocktail for your entrée, indulge in a trio of slices of pork, ham and turkey (all of your Christmas favourites), and finish off the night with a decadent Christmas pudding drizzled with crème anglaise.

Drifter's Wharf

Christmas in July is back at Drifter's Wharf! Visit Drifters on Saturday 25 July, and choose from either a lunch time session or dinner session and enjoy festive feastings, cosy vibes and good times right on the water. It's $55 per adult and $25 per child, and bookings are essential so book your spot at Drifters.

Christmas in July at Terrigal Parklife

There will be so much Christmas cheer in the air at Christmas in the Park on Saturday 20 July between 4-6pm at Terrigal. Wrap up warm and come for some Christmas fun! Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas themed bingo, kids disco and face painting. Dance to live music and sing along with your favourite Christmas songs. Bring a picnic rug and snack on festive treats! This is a wonderful family friendly community spirited event so don't miss out on the fun!

Central Coast Leagues Club

Enjoy a delightful Christmas spread at Central Coast Leagues Club on Sunday 20 July with friends. Choose from three sittings at 12pm, 12:20pm or 1pm and indulge in a two-course lunch including a delicious main and dessert. As you sit amongst friends and family, delight in a live soloist, and sit and relax surrounded by Christmas décor, bon bons and decorated Christmas trees. Bookings are essential.

Mercure Kooindah Waters

Visit Mercure Kooindah Waters for their Christmas in July Grazing Roast Dinner. Buy your ticket and enjoy an evening of festive cheer on Friday 25 July. Upon arrival, you'll receive a welcome drink and get to sit back and relax in the cosy festive ambience. Enjoy seafood chowder and artisan breads alongside a selection of honey-glazed ham, roast turkey and roasted vegetables. Finish the evening with Christmas pudding and a side of brandy custard. Bookings are essential.

Angel Sussurri

Wander into the hinterland of the Central Coast and visit Angel Sussurri for a festival lunch or dinner. From 18-20 July, indulge in a $70pp Christmas three-course feast with a mulled wine welcome drink upon arrival. On the menu this Christmas in July is traditional prawn cocktail to start, crispy pork belly, sage and thyme roast chicken thigh and crispy duck along with sides of baked pumpkin, crispy roasted potatoes and steamed greens. Finish the evening with apricot, almond and cinnamon bread and butter pudding.

Gosford Sailing Club

Enjoy a magical mid-winter festive feast along the water at Gosford Sailing Club. For $95pp on 10 July, visit the Sailing Club, grab your glass of sparkling upon arrival, and enjoy four-course meal. Feast on Atlantic salmon rillette, citrus-grilled tiger prawns, rosemary and garlic roast turkey with gourmet sides and finish the evening with a warm sticky date pudding. Bookings are essential.

The Ary Toukley

For the entire month of July, whip out your Christmas sweater and head to The Ary Toukley for their Christmas in July event. On 25 July, feast on a Christmas lunch including porchetta with green beans, double brie and cranberry stuffed chicken and sticky fig pudding. When you visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays and enter their raffle, you'll also go in the draw to win a Christmas ham.

Maccoa Terrigal

Head to the seaside town of Terrigal on Saturday 26 July and have a festive dinner at Maccoa in The Clan Terrigal. For just $55 per person, you'll be sure to have a treat. Bookings are essential.