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 2023.
- 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
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
Central Hotel – Pub Meals, Stanthorpe
Country Club Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Domino’s – Pizza, Stanthorpe
IGA – Supermarket, Stanthorpe
McDonalds – Fast food, Applethorpe
O’Mara’s Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Red Rooster, Stanthorpe
RSL Stanthorpe – Meals, Stanthorpe
Subway, Stanthorpe
Granite Belt – North
Mc Donald’s – Applethorpe
Granite Belt – South
Ballandean Tavern – Pub meals, Ballandean
Barrel Room Wine Lounge, Platters, Ballandean
Girraween Country Inn – near Ballandean
Jamworks – Cafe, Glen Aplin
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 – 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Brinx Deli – Cafe, Stanthorpe – 28, 29 and 30.
Cafe 77 – Cafe, Stanthorpe – Open from the 29th.
Granite Belt Brewery, Restaurant – near Stanthorpe – Open daily from the 28th.
Groove ‘n’ Grill Diner, Stanthorpe – 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31.
Hanasaku – Japanese Restaurant, Stanthorpe – 27, 28, 29 and 30
Orso Thai – Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Open from the 27th.
Rogers Street Fish Bar – Seafood, Stanthorpe – Open from the 29th.
Zest Pasties – Bakery, Stanthorpe – 31st.
Granite Belt – North
Granite Belt Christmas Farm – Cafe, Applethorpe – 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31.
Heritage Estate Wines – Meals, Cottonvale – 26, 28, 29, 30 & 31.
Jersey Girls Cafe – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open daily from the 27th.
Suttons Juicery – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open daily from the 27th.
Vincenzo’s – Cafe, Thulimbah – Open daily from the 28th.
Vintage Roads – Coffee/cake, Applethorpe – Open daily from the 27th.
Granite Belt – South
Balancing Heart Winery – Cafe, near Ballandean – 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31.
Blue Pot Pantry – Cafe, Thorndale – 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 1 January.
Girraween Country Inn – Meals, near Ballandean – Open daily from the 27th.
Wallangarra General Store – Supplies, Wallangarra – 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.
Read more about the best places to eat, drink and stay on the Granite Belt…
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