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Christmas Day

Guests celebrate the holiday with a variety of dining options along the Geelong waterfront, including a breakfast buffet featuring panettone and plum pudding, or an indulgent lunch buffet offering carvery favourites, cheeses, and fresh seafood. Visitors can also opt for pre-ordered seafood platters enjoyed in outdoor alfresco lounges or umbrella-shaded streetfront seating. Younger visitors can enjoy a dedicated kids' corner at lunch and receive a special gift from Santa.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Overall listing: 8:00 am–3:00 pm.

Food & Drink

Choose a breakfast buffet with festive treats, a lunch buffet with fresh seafood, carvery, cheeses and desserts, or pre-ordered outdoor seafood; arrival drinks can also be pre-ordered.

Accessibility

The venue features step-free entranceways and unlocked accessible public toilets.

Going?

Location

Tempo Kitchen & Bar · 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and groups looking for a festive christmas meal

Vibe

Relaxed, festive waterfront dining

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book breakfast in advance, as bookings are required for the Christmas breakfast buffet.
  • Pre-order seafood lunch before arriving because food cannot be ordered on the day.
  • Choose a streetfront or alfresco spot when ordering seafood; streetfront seating is under umbrellas, while alfresco has shared high-tops.
  • Consider the lunch buffet if travelling with children, as it includes a dedicated kids’ corner and Santa gives each child a gift.
  • Allow for the separate meal sessions when planning your visit: breakfast, buffet lunch and seafood lunch have different service periods.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 5 eat free at the Christmas breakfast buffet and lunch buffet.
  • Christmas breakfast buffet, Christmas lunch buffet, and pre-ordered seafood lunch are separately bookable options.
  • Pre-order seafood lunch is available in the Alfresco or Streetfront areas; food cannot be ordered on the day.
  • Bottomless cocktails are available as a separately priced add-on with seafood lunch.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What meal options are offered for Christmas Day?

The offerings include a breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet and a pre-ordered seafood lunch served in the alfresco or streetfront outdoor areas.

Do I need to book a meal in advance?

Bookings are required for breakfast. The seafood lunch must be pre-ordered, and food cannot be ordered on the day.

What is included in the breakfast and lunch buffets?

Breakfast features seasonal treats including panettone and plum pudding. Lunch includes fresh seafood, carvery favourites, cheeses and Christmas desserts, with a dedicated kids’ corner.

Are there options for children?

Children under five eat free at the breakfast and lunch buffets. Children receive a special gift from Santa, and the lunch buffet has a kids’ corner.

Are the dining areas accessible?

Tempo has step-free entranceways and accessible public toilets that are unlocked.

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