Celebrate Christmas Docklands style… the only challenge being where! Here is 3008docklands Feast Wish List of what is on offer…

For those who want to celebrate from early in the Season (why just feast on one day!)…
The Nixon
The Nixon’s Xmas menu runs from Monday December 1st through to Friday December 19th. Delicious dishes such as chargrilled quail with crispy polenta alongside a sour cherry compote or roulade of turkey breast, served with a wild mushroom duxelles, sautéed spinach and cranberry sauce are sure to put you in a festive mood!
They are happy to accommodate this menu for parties of 4 or more and will need 48 hours notice if you wish to have the xmas menu. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of house wine, sparkling or pot of beer with their booking.
Cost: $55 per head for 2 courses
and $65 per head for 3 courses.
Bookings: 9642 3272
Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel
The MYCH’s menu runs throughout December and offers tasty morsels such as warm goat’s cheese and pumpkin tart with hazelnut & endive salad and roasted loin of pork with apricot & sage stuffing, caramelised apple, roasted chat potatoes and buttered green beans. Finished off with steamed Christmas pudding with vanilla brandy custard or, for those who want it all…their special Christmas cocktail: Christmas in a Glass Cocktail created with Muddled Orange, brandy, cream, dark crème de cacao, Frangelico and a dash of ginger syrup.Christmas cheer all round!
Cost: $50 per person
Bookings: 9642 1227
And for those who want to save their appetites for Christmas Day…
Waterfront Venues
Celebrate a family Christmas this year with lunch and Santa on call. Moored brings you Santa’s Cave! Take the hassle out of Christmas and treat all the kids in the family (even the big ones) to a three course banquet and join Santa in his cave. Santa and his helpers will ensure the kids are entertained and that everyone enjoys Christmas Day with presents for all. Tickets are limited so get in quick!
Cost: $95 for adults and $45 for children. Bookings: 9329 2360 or log on to events at waterfrontvenues.com.au for more information.
Rivers
Spend Christmas cruising along Melbourne’s beautiful waterways on the grand Voyager or the intimate Lady Lindeman while you dine on a scrumptious 3 course Christmas Meal served to your table. Price includes unlimited beer, wine and soft
drink. All you have to do is sit back and relax, enjoying treats such as smoked salmon roulade… Tasmanian smoked salmon wrapped in a dill crepe with crème fraiche and mango salsa, or a trio of roasted meats including beef, turkey and ham with roasted vegetables and bourbon glaze!
Cost: Christmas Day Lunch - Adults $120, Ages 4-12 $69. 3yrs and under free
Christmas Day Dinner - Adults $149. Children 4-12 $69. 3yrs and under free
Bookings: Via www.rivers.net.au or phone 9285 0000