Category: Journal

1 – 30 December 

This festive season, The Charles invites you to indulge in the art of dessert. Our Christmas Dessert Trolley is a celebration of craftsmanship and nostalgia — a refined procession of exquisite cakes and petits fours, presented tableside with a touch of theatre. 

Experience these seasonal creations as part of our Christmas Afternoon Tea, or savour them à la carte in-venue throughout December. Select favourites are also available to pre-order online, perfect for bringing a taste of The Charles home. 

An elegant finale to your Christmas celebration. 

Christmas Afternoon Tea Menu

Christmas Dessert Trolley Menu

Introducing our house made Cello Series in The Charles Bar, with monthly rotating flavours, our Bar Manager Colin Tam isn’t just sticking to the well-known limoncello – think Honeydew, Mango & more!  

Hailing from Southern Italy originally, this vibrant liqueur, is hand crafted from the freshest seasonal fruits.

Under the expert guidance of our Bar Manager, Colin Tam, our team meticulously follows traditional Italian methods, infusing each batch with zest and freshness.

With flavours rotating monthly, from the sweet and ripe mango-cello to the invigorating citrus-cello, there’s surely a flavour you haven’t tried.  

Enjoy our Cello’s in multiple ways: as a sophisticated digestif following a meal in the Brasserie, mixed into a fizzy spritz for a leisurely afternoon with friends, or just neat in a perfectly chilled glass.  

Walk-ins are always welcome or book a seat at the bar by clicking the link below.

Rotating Pasta Specials, in The Charles Bar 

Enjoy fresh, house made, pasta daily in The Charles Bar for $28, or with a glass of wine for $35.

Made in-house daily, our chefs are creating 3 unique pasta dishes, rotating flavours every two weeks. These dishes are not on the menu, you’ll need to visit the bar and look for our pasta special board to know what is on the menu this week.  

While we can’t guarantee the pasta you’ve seen is on the menu, we can guarantee you that each dish uses seasonal ingredients and are packed with flavour. 

Available at the bar all day from Monday to Saturday, Walk-ins welcome. 

Every Saturday, from 12pm

Join us every Saturday in The Charles Bar for a relaxed free-flowing lunch.   

Suitable for groups of 4 or more, our free-flowing experience includes our seasonal ‘Cello Spritz’, and a selection of wines and will be served alongside a delicious 3-course shared menu.

Your table will be treated to a selection of five bite-sized snacks including Chickpea panisse with Prosciutto San Daniele and Prawn cocktail with  sauce Mary Rose. Mains will include Blue swimmer crab linguine Lobster butter and a Rangers Valley scotch fillet MBS 4+ with sauce Bordelaise, both served along two sides.  End your meal with a slice of Russian honey cak for the perfect sweet finish.  

To book your spot for your Saturday free-flowing lunch in The Charles Bar, follow the button below or call our reservations team on (02) 8000 7800.

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Sample Menu

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Indulge in a spot of luxury at The Charles Brasserie Afternoon Tea.

After a long day trawling Pitt Street, finish your day in the luxurious surrounds of The Charles Grand Brasserie as you sip on a glass of Moet and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.    

 The Charles offers guests an exclusive afternoon tea experience with a selection of Savoury and Sweets carefully crafted by our experienced pastry team, this is an Afternoon Tea experience that you won’t soon forget.  

 This experience is $110pp with a glass of Moet, for $99 with a glass of Chandon Blanc de Blancs. You’ll be also enjoying a curated menu of savoury & sweets and flowing tea and coffee.  

For guests who would prefer a non-alcoholic option, this is priced at $79pp and includes a curated menu of savoury & sweets and flowing tea and coffee.  

 To book your Afternoon Tea at The Charles, please follow the link below or call our reservations team on 9145 8066.  

 Afternoon Tea is available from Monday-Saturday, from 12pm-5pm (last booking 3pm), in the Brasserie.
We require 24 hours’ notice for all dietary requirements and will do our best to accommodate all requests.  

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu

Have a delicious drop you’ve been wanting to share? Bring your own bottle of wine and join us for lunch or dinner on Monday, so you can savour your preferred vino with every delicious bite at to The Charles Brasserie.

Pair your favourite Champagne with our Signature caviar service or pour a bottle of Rioja red to match with our Spatchcock and foie gras pithivier. Ask our Sommeliers for the best dish to pair with your bottle and enjoy your evening with us in the Brasserie.

BYO has a corkage fee of $35 per bottle and is available in the Brasserie on Mondays only, for both lunch and dinner.

To book follow the button below or contact our reservations team on (02) 9145 8066