Category: Journal

Wednesday 2 July, 6:30pm

Truffle season has arrived and we’re not missing the chance to celebrate these delicacies while they’re at their aromatic best. The Charles’ Annual Truffle Dinner is back for 2025.

Executive Chef Billy Hannigan and Head Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead are showcasing The Truffle Farm’s premium harvest across three unforgettable courses, plus a canapé to start and Petit Four to end the evening.

Mark your calendar: Wednesday 2 July. One night only.

$175 per person. Optional wine pairing available.

Every year, the same story – complete sellout. Don’t get left out – book now. Limited seating.

Sample Menu

 

*All truffles featured in tonight’s menu are sourced from The Truffle Farm, Canberra – Australia’s premier truffle producer.

Truffle takes over our signature honey cake

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. 

$26 per slice | $200 whole cake | $5 afternoon tea upgrade

Available while truffle season lasts. 

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

 

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