Merry Christmas everyone! How is it possible that 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 2025.
- 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; 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 – Cafe’, Stanthorpe
McDonalds – Fast food, Stanthorpe
Granite Belt – North
Vincenzos, Cafe’ – Thulimbah
Open Every Day – (from Boxing Day)
A special shout out to the following foodies who are open every day from 26th 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
Vincenzos, Cafe’ – Thulimbah
Granite Belt – South
Balancing Heart Winery – Cafe, near Ballandean
Ballandean Pub – Pub meals, Ballandean
Barrel Room Wine Lounge, Platters, 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 – Open 27th, 30th & 31st.
Brinx Deli – Cafe, Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 30th.
Central Hotel – Pub Meals, Stanthorpe – Open daily from the 27th.
Commercial Coffee Stop – Coffee Shop, Stantorpe – Open 25th to 28th.
Granite Belt Brewery, Restaurant – near Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 29th. 31st for dinner.
Groove ‘n’ Grill Diner, Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 31st.
Hanasaku – Japanese Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Open 27th and from the 30th.
O’Mara’s Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe – Open 26th to 31st.
Stanthorpe Thai – Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Open 30th & 31st.
Scoops n Treats – Sweet things, Stanthorpe – Open from the 27th.
The Little Larder – Cafe, Stanthorpe – Open 27th to 31st.
Varias – Restaurant, near Stanthorpe – Open 27th, 30th & 31st.
Zest Pasties – Bakery, Stanthorpe – Open 27th, 30th & 31st.
Granite Belt – North
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.
Granite Belt – South
Blue Pot Pantry – Cafe, Thorndale – Open from 27th to 29th.
Read more about the best places to eat, drink and stay on the Granite Belt…
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