Category: Journal

16th Feb – 3rd  Mar 

Gallop Into Good Fortune This Lunar New Year. 2026 is the Year of the Horse – a time for energy, prosperity, and bold moves. The Charles partners with Hennessy to celebrate with three exclusive cocktails: High Horse, Golden Gallop, and Red Fortune plus a non-alc option Prosperity Sunrise. 

Order one of the Hennessy cocktails and receive a red envelope. Two golden tickets are hidden within – each giving the winner a bottle of Hennessy X.O ($299). One winner per week. 

Available from Monday 16 February to Tuesday 3 March, the menu will be served in both The Charles Bar and Brasserie. 

Bookings are welcome at The Charles Brasserie & Bar, with walk-ins always encouraged.

The Charles Brasserie & Bar encourages responsible consumption of alcohol. 

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T&Cs apply:

• Each Hennessy VSOP Lunar New Year cocktail purchased between Monday 16 Feb – Tuesday March 3 
•  (inclusive) during standard operating hours will receive a red envelope containing a chocolate gold coin. One random red envelope will contain the winning prize. The non-alcoholic mocktail (Prosperity Sunrise) is excluded from this promotion. 
• Only one prize will be awarded throughout the entire promotion period. 
• Prize: 700ml bottle of Hennessy X.O (RRP $299), to be claimed immediately upon winning at The Charles Brasserie and Bar. 
• Available exclusively at The Charles Brasserie and Bar. 
• One entry per cocktail purchased. Maximum of 5 entries per person per day. 
• Prize must be claimed by presenting the winning ticket to staff at The Charles Brasserie and Bar at time of winning. 
• Winner must be over legal drinking age (18+) and present valid identification to claim prize. 
• Prize not redeemable for cash or any other alternative. 
• Staff, management, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. 
• The Charles Brasserie and Bar reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, including but not limited to tampering with envelopes, presenting fraudulent tickets, or attempting to exceed entry limits. 
• Any unclaimed prize will be reallocated at The Charles Brasserie and Bar’s discretion within 24 hours of the promotion end date. 
• Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions. 
• The Charles Brasserie & Bar’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 
• The Charles Brasserie & Bar encourages responsible consumption of alcohol. 
• Promotion may be modified, suspended, or cancelled at any time at The Charles Brasserie & Bar’s discretion without prior notice. 
• This promotion is conducted in accordance with relevant state gaming regulations where applicable

Each year, Head Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead creates an exclusive Valentine’s selection. Four hand-piped heart chocolates, crafted in-house and presented in a gift box – perfect for gifting or treating yourself.  

$27 per box, featuring four house-made flavours: 

Sea Salted Caramel

Strawberries & Cream

Champagne & Dark Chocolate

Praline & Milk Chocolate 

Order a box to collect or add one to your reservation if you’re dining with us on the night. 

Available for pick-up or to enjoy while dining:
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th February

Lunch & Dinner | Saturday, 14 February 2026 | $165 per person 

Bookings for Valentine’s Day are here. Come and celebrate your love in the heart of our art deco dining room with Moët & Chandon on arrival and a generous set menu of canapés, entrée, main, sides, and dessert.  

Valentine’s books out every year at The Charles. This year we’ll be celebrating across both lunch and dinner on Saturday 14 February. $165 per person (includes Champagne on arrival). Tables are limited and fill quickly. See our website for sample menu. 

Sample Menu

Two course menu, served with our signature focaccia & choice of drink for $49 per person.

By popular demand, our signature Prix Fixe has found its place at The Charles Bar.

What began in the Brasserie was too good to let go. Now, experience our sought-after menu at our Euro-inspired bar – where refined dining meets the rhythm of city bar life.

This is more than a quick bite. It’s a two-course menu with choice of main from John Dory to Brooklyn Valley Rump Steak, served with our signature focaccia and finished with house-made seasonal ice cream, plus your drink – all for $49pp.

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Maximum 1 hour seating time, at the Bar only.
Lunch bookings from 12pm – 2:30pm
Dinner bookings from 5pm – 5:45pm
All Prix Fixe Bar Menu bookings need to complete their dining experience by 6:30pm

Sample Menu

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. Toast to a day well done with $22 glasses of Moet & Chandon imperial or a bottle for $130. 

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