In the blink of an eye, we’re at Christmas again. At The Localist, we know that sometimes it can be tough to find the best foodie places open on public holidays. Not to worry, we love to make your holidays smooth, easy, and stress-free. So, here is our list of Granite Belt foodies open during the Christmas/New Year week of 2024.
- Please note: Many wineries, breweries, and pubs are open from Boxing Day. Here are some wineries to visit on Boxing Day:
- Art of Krupinski; Balancing Heart; Ballandean Estate; Granite Ridge; Just Red; Ridgemill Estate; and View Wines (Sancerre Estate).
- Remember to book your restaurant/cafe tables and wine tastings in advance.
- Check individual businesses for their trading hours.
Open Christmas Day
Stanthorpe & Surrounds
Commercial Coffee Stop – Coffee Shop, Stantorpe
McDonalds – Fast food, Stanthorpe
Granite Belt – South
Girraween Country Inn (bookings essential)
Open Every Day – (from Boxing Day)
A special shout out to the following foodies who are open every day over the Christmas/New Year week:
Stanthorpe & Surrounds
Boulevard Court – Chinese, Stanthorpe
Country Club Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Domino’s – Pizza, Stanthorpe
IGA – Supermarket, Stanthorpe
McDonalds – Fast food, Applethorpe
Red Rooster, Stanthorpe
RSL Stanthorpe – Meals, Stanthorpe
Subway, Stanthorpe
Granite Belt – North
Mc Donald’s – Applethorpe
Granite Belt – South
Balancing Heart Winery – Cafe, near Ballandean
Ballandean Pub – Pub meals, Ballandean
Barrel Room Wine Lounge, Platters, Ballandean
Girraween Country Inn – Restaurant, near Ballandean
Jamworks – Cafe, Glen Aplin
Taste Cafe (Stanthorpe Holiday Park) – Severnlea
Open Part of the Week
The following foodies are open part of the week on the dates mentioned:
Stanthorpe & Surrounds
Aussie Beef Steakhouse, Restaurant, Stanthorpe – 27, 28 & 31.
Brinx Deli – Cafe, Stanthorpe – 28th to 30th.
Central Hotel – Pub Meals, Stanthorpe – Open daily from the 27th.
Commercial Coffee Stop – Coffee Shop, Stantorpe – Open 25th to 29th.
Granite Belt Brewery, Restaurant – near Stanthorpe – Open daily from the 27th.
Groove ‘n’ Grill Diner, Stanthorpe – 27th to 31st.
Hanasaku – Japanese Restaurant, Stanthorpe – 26, 27, 28 and 30.
O’Mara’s Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe – Open 26th to 31st.
Orso Thai – Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Open from the 27th.
Scoops n Treats – Sweet things, Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 31st.
The Little Larder – Cafe, Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 31st.
Zest Pasties – Bakery, Stanthorpe – Open 27, 28, 30 & 31.
Granite Belt – North
Granite Belt Christmas Farm – Cafe, Applethorpe – 27th to 31st.
Heritage Estate Wines – Meals, Cottonvale – Open 27th to 31st.
Jersey Girls Cafe – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open daily from the 27th.
Suttons Juicery – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open daily from the 27th.
Vincenzo’s – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open 28th to 31st.
Vintage Roads – Coffee/cake, Applethorpe – Open daily from the 27th.
Granite Belt – South
Blue Pot Pantry – Cafe, Thorndale – 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
Read more about the best places to eat, drink and stay on the Granite Belt…
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