In the first few months, rumours circulated that the QT Hotel brand – already a wild success in Sydney and the Gold Coast – was coming to Rydges Lakeside. Barely six months later our city has fallen in love with the energetic and irreverent feel of the QT Canberra.

The ground floor restaurant, Capitol Bar and Grill, has been an incredible success since opening. Not only did it receive a Good Food Guide ‘hat’ in it’s first year of operation, it was voted Best Prestigious Dining Venue for the ACT by the Australian Hotels Association, and was nominated as one of the Hot 50 Restaurants by The Australian’s Executive Living section. Now, the team is ready to give some more love during the festive season.

During December, if you book a table for four or more at Capitol Bar and Grill, you’ll be treated to a complimentary glass of G.H Mumm Champagne and our Seasonal Antipasto Plate to help get you in the festive mood. Not only is this a classic Champagne from one of the great houses of the famed region, its high content of Pinot Noir makes it the perfect pairing for Capitol Bar & Grill’s award-winning menu.

There’s also a rather wonderful Christmas lunch on offer, if you feel like sparing your kitchen from the chaos of the usual family festivities. For the fixed price of $175.00 you’ll enjoy a flute of Perrier Jouët Champagne on arrival, before sitting down to a four-course spread featuring a decadent ‘fruit of the sea’ platter, wood roasted duck, hand-made crayfish and crab pasta and many other delicious options.

We were particularly taken by the home-made Limoncello that serves as a palate cleanser before the individual Christmas Puddings are served. It all looks very delicious!

Be sure to book now for your Christmas celebrations at QT Hotel’s Capitol Bar and Grill. No matter whether you’re a group of two or twenty, the happy team is ready to spread the Christmas cheer. Click here for bookings and information.