Are you still scrambling for last-minute presents or something to do on New Year’s Eve? No matter who the foodie or gourmet is in your life, Sage Dining Room and Mint Garden Bar have got a few ideas to put under the tree this Christmas.

Firstly, there’s a reason why Sage Dining Room has won so many awards. With an amazing kitchen team and a friendly and professional front-of-house, there is every reason to choose Sage for your next special occasion. For friends and family, however, why not buy a gift certificate so they can take advantage of the delicious offerings at a time of their choosing?

They’ve even made it oh-so-easy to organise. Simply click here to purchase, and you can add the name of your recipient and preview the certificate to check that everything is in order. For ease of use and to ensure security, you can use PayPal to claim your voucher and print it out whenever you’re ready.

What about New Year’s Eve? Well, there’s nothing better than an evening spent in Mint Garden Bar. Among the winding vines and twinkling lights, Canberrans love to find comfortable corner to relax with the fine cocktails and delicious snacks. On 31 December, the team is turning it on with Blues, Brews and BBQs – a celebration of music, drinks and food. Mint Garden Bar looks like the perfect place for such a combination of flavours and sounds.

Local outfit, The Guitar Cases (who cheekily claim they like ‘both kinds of music’), will provide entertainment. With that in mind, this will be a fun evening, and a great way to see off the last of 2014. Mint Garden Bar is providing a fixed-price menu, so here’s what you can look forward to for only $45.00 per person:

• Swan Hill Salt Lamb on the Spit
• Seasonal Flame-Charred Vegetables
• Selection of Light Salads
• Garlic Rubbed Pita Breads
• Mini Strawberry & Cream Fizzy Pop Bavarois

For more information, click here to join the New Year’s Eve Facebook event. Bookings are essential, so give the team a call on 02 6249 6050.

Meanwhile, inside Sage Dining Rooms, it will be a seated affair with s superb degustation on offer for $125.00 per person. Anyone who has experienced Sage will know what to expect: an incredible range of cleverly crafted dishes that showcase a wide range of delicate flavours. It’s the way to ring in 2015 in fine-dining fashion. Again, you’ll need to book, so call 02 6249 6050 or email the team via [email protected].

Every booking for the Sage New Year’s Eve degustation will go in the draw to win a free bottle of wine!

It’s the perfect combination from Sage Dining Room and Mint Garden Bar. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.