Port Douglas Restaurant Christmas and NYE opening times

What venues are open over Christmas and New Years?

Below we have listed business that will normally be open for Christmas and News Years Eve. With changes to operations however, we recommend you contact them direct for bookings at this time to avoid disappointment.

2024 Christmas and New Years Eve Restaurant and Event Information
 

Christmas and New Year's Eve is a very busy time in Port Douglas with many families celebrating this special time of year together in paradise. The key to a great festive season in Port Douglas is to be prepared and book in advance.

To help you out we have collated the opening days of local restaurants on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Besides these two key dates, restaurants and bars in Port Douglas will generally trade following their normal opening hours during the festive season.

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Avoid disappointment and call now or book online today! 

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Restaurants normally open for Christmas Day for 
Lunch (25 December)

*Restaurants names linked below have online bookings

Paddy's Irish Pub & Grill 07 4099 5997
Niramaya Restaurant 07 4099 1855
Rattle N Hum Bar & Grill 07 4099 5641
Koko Poolsiode Bar at Peppers Beach Club 07 4087 1000
Cafe Ziva (AM only 7am till 11.30AM) 07 4099 6635
Star Of Siam Port Douglas 07 4099 6912              
Harrisons by Spencer Patrick 07 4099 0852

      
Restaurants normally open for Christmas Day
Dinner (25 December)
*Restaurants names linked below have online bookings

Aluco Restaurant & Bar at Pullman Port Douglas 07 4084 3507              
Rattle N Hum Bar & Grill 07 4099 5641
Star of Siam Port Douglas 07 4099 6912

 

More restaurants will re-open Boxing Day but again, call to check and book to avoid disappointment

New Years Eve Firework Display (31 December)

There will only be 1 firework display this New Years Eve 

    12:00 - Midnight

Please check the local online newspaper Newsport Daily for updates on events.

 

Restaurants open on New Year's Eve
Dinner (31 December)

Restaurants you can see fireworks from:


Other Restaurants & Bars open New Year's Eve

  • Rattle n Hum Bar & Grill (Late License) 
  • The Central Port Douglas (Late License)
  • N17 Burger Co (License till 2am)
  • The Iron Bar Port Douglas
  • Zinc Restaurant & Bar
  • Hi Tide Restaurant at Peninsula Hotel
  • Barbados Port Douglas
  • Watergate Restaurant & Lounge Bar
  • The Mexican
  • Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course
  • Jimmy Rum's Cocktail Bar
  • Aluco Restaurant & Bar at Pullman Port Douglas
  • St Crispins Cafe
  • Pasta e Vino

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Supermarkets 

  • IGA Port Douglas open Christmas Eve till 5.30pm, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day open till 6pm, New Year's Day 8am till 6pm
  • Coles Port Douglas open Christmas Eve till 6pm, closed Christmas Day and trading all other days till 9pm
  • Woolworths Mossman open Christmas Eve till 6pm, closed Christmas Day and trading all other days till 9pm
  • Night Owl Port Douglas open until midnight on Christmas Day, all other days till 1am