Four years of memorable meals, exceptional wines and moments worth celebrating.

On Tuesday 27 October, join us for a special anniversary dinner honouring The Charles, hosted by Executive Chef Billy Hannigan and Head Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead, who have been part of our story since day one.

For one night only, we’re bringing back a selection of much-loved dishes from the past four years, alongside signatures that remain close to our hearts. Begin with a welcome drink and fruit de mer tartlet, before settling in for four celebratory courses, including kingfish with N25 caviar, lobster and scallop agnolotti, dry-aged Aylesbury duck à la presse with duck neck and confit leg, and a warm chocolate sabayon tart with crème fraîche ice cream.

Complement the menu with one of two curated wine pairings, Sommelier Selection ($110) or Prestige Selection ($180), thoughtfully chosen to accompany each course.

To finish, there’ll be birthday cake, a few presents and a petit four box to take home — because four years deserves something sweet.

Tuesday 27 October

Four years of The Charles. One special evening. Come raise a glass with us.

Sample Menu

 From 11am | $195pp

Reservations are now open

Make Christmas Day one to remember at The Charles.

Join us in our elegant brasserie for a generous festive feast, with a special $195pp set menu designed for long lunches, good company and celebrating in style.

Settle in around the table and let The Charles take care of the rest, from the first course to petit fours. Raise a glass of champagne, explore our full wine and cocktail selection, and enjoy the easy European art of a long Christmas lunch with family and friends.

Explore The Charles Christmas menu  

Spaces are limited and Christmas Day is always a special one at The Charles, so we recommend booking early.

*Dining time and cancellation policy applies. Kids menu available for under 12-year-olds. Public holiday surcharge applies.

Gather your favourite people and make an occasion of it. From long lunches to elegant end-of-year dinners, The Charles is made for celebrating well.

Whether it’s a gathering of 8 or more around the table, or a larger celebration with exclusive use of our Private Dining Room, enjoy 15% off our group dining with no minimum spend and no cap.

Make it a celebration, bring the whole group and enjoy the season your way.

Book by 31 October 2026 to redeem this offer.

Sample Set Menu

Sample Share Menu

T&Cs:

  • Available for restaurant dining only. 
  • Guests must dine on group set menu 
  • A minimum of number of 8 guests dining on set menu is required to redeem the offer. 
  • Offer is valid for group set menu dining from 1 October – 31 December 2026. 
  • Tables must be booked by 31 October 2026 to redeem this offer. 
  • Offer is subject to availability at participating venues. 
  • Full venue buyouts are excluded from this offer. 
  • No minimum spend applies to eligible bookings. 
  • Limited availability may apply on peak dates and services, as determined by each venue. 
  • Standard venue cancellation policies apply. The offer will be forfeited if the booking is cancelled or the group size is reduced to fewer than 8 guests. 
  • Set menus are subject to change without notice. 
  • Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or special event, including Prix Fixe lunch menu, Happy Hours, Melbourne Cup, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve etcs. 
  • Other exclusions may apply at participating venues. 

Tuesday 3 November | From 12pm 

Make a day of Melbourne Cup at The Charles, with the race live on screen, a set menu and a spritz or beer on arrival. Dress to impress in your finest race day for a chance to win an Etymon $100 voucher. 

Brasserie | $95pp
For a more elegant Cup Day, settle in for a refined three-course set menu, featuring highlights such as bluefin tuna, cavatelli, Brooklyn Valley sirloin with sauce au poivre, and passionfruit & macadamia tartlet to finish. 

The Bar | $75pp

More casual, more relaxed. Enjoy a set menu of Charles favourites, including chicken liver parfait, cavatelli,steak and more. 

 

Stay with us until the race is finished, then keep the celebrations going with extended happy hour from 3–7pm for all Melbourne Cup bookings.

Make it extra celebratory with $100 Moët & Chandon Champagne or $50 dozen oysters, only available to pre-order when booking.

Book your Melbourne Cup table at The Charles.

 

Sample Bar Menu 

Sample Brasserie Menu

 

From 12pm | The Brasserie 

 

The centrepiece of Saturday lunch at The Charles. 

Our Riverine Premium MBS+2 Boneless Prime Rib is carved tableside and served with red wine & green peppercorn jus, béarnaise and black garlic mustard for the table. Richly marbled and roasted to perfection, it’s designed to be shared. 

The House Cut — $80 

The Charles Cut — $120 

 

Optional sides are available, including our glazed beef rib, prepared from the same premium cut and slow-cooked separately for exceptional depth of flavour. 

 

Elevate your lunch with the 2018 Château des Laurets, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion. This classic Right Bank Bordeaux, crafted from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, brings notes of black plum, espresso and sweet spice that beautifully complement the richness of the prime rib. 

 

Available by: 

Half Glass — $15 

Glass — $30 

Regular Carafe (375ml) — $75 

Grand Carafe (750ml) — $160 

 

Prime Rib first. Bordeaux to match. A Saturday lunch worth planning for. 

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* Please note: A minimum 48-hour pre-order is required for all Prime Rib.

$69 per person
Brasserie dining in the heart of the CBD, for just $69 per person.

Our prix fixe menu opens with cracked wheat sourdough and cultured butter, before your choice of  fish or steak. Finished with our famous Russian honey cake. Three courses, no deliberation. Just the pleasure of a proper brasserie meal. An easy choice for lunch, or a relaxed start to your evening.

This menu can be enjoyed Monday to Friday in the Brasserie only. Bookings are strongly recommended.

Dining times are limited.

Available Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm · Dinner 5:00pm – 6:00pm ·  75 mins seating time

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Three goblets. Three years running.
The highest recognition at the Wine List of the Year Awards – maintained again for a list that puts Champagne and Burgundy in the starring roles. Elegance to the max, with 800 wines to choose from.
Head Sommelier Maxime Bellon has built something distinct here. The goblet system doesn’t just measure size – it rewards curation, depth, and a point of view. It’s recognition for the work behind every bottle: the relationships with producers, the hours spent tasting, the commitment to quality over trends.
This is what we do at The Charles. Year after year.
Ready to explore 800 wines? Reserve your table here.
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See more about Australia’s most prestigious awards program for wine and beverage lists here.

Truffle takes over our signature honey cake

From 26 June

Truffle season gives us the chance to reimagine our iconic Russian honey cake – something that only happens once a year. Experience this limited-time creation in our dining room or take home a whole cake to share. 

$28 per slice | $200 whole cake | $6 afternoon tea upgrade

Available while truffle season lasts. 

To pre-order our truffle Russian honey cake visit our online shop.

 

Our Supper Club menu is introducing a new reason to stay out this party season – the Aged Double Cheeseburger.

It joins $2 oysters and $13 mini cocktails – Martini, Espresso Martini,

Negroni – plus more. Available only after 9pm at The Charles Bar, Monday through to Saturday.

The best nights start late. Or end with a cheeseburger.

Sample Menu 

Monday – Saturday 4-7pm 

 

Every Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 7pm, we invite you to join us at The Charles Bar for The Charles Hours. Grab friends or colleagues and bring them down to The Charles Bar to enjoy $2 oyster, a selection of cocktails at $16, a glass of wine at $12, or a schooner at $8. 

 

Simply sit back, relax and unwind with drinks and a bite after a busy day. We’ll love to see you soon at The Charles bar. 

Sample Menu