Coming to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s at our Fremantle hotel? Guests staying at our accommodation in North Fremantle will find plenty of festive events nearby, from cocktail sundowners and lavish lunches to Christmas markets, games, and NYE fireworks.
Whether you’re searching for a nice restaurant to book a family Christmas meal out, or a well-located bar to drink, watch the fireworks, and ring in the new year with some friends, here’s a roundup of the best holiday events, eating, and drinking establishments close to Pier 21 this festive season.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch or dinner in Fremantle at the Tradewinds
When: Christmas Eve Dinner from 5pm – 9pm, Christmas Day lunch from 12pm – 3pm.
Where: The Tradewinds Hotel, Fremantle
Cost: Dinner is $110PP for adults and $80PP for 3 – 12 years; lunch is $145PP for adults and $80PP for 3 – 12 years. Kids under 3 eat free!
The Tradewinds Hotel and Restaurant is putting on a mouth-watering spread this Christmas, but you need to book early to get a table!
On arrival at the restaurant, you’ll be handed a glass of sparkling wine to sip while enjoying a first course of freshly-baked focaccia, olives, and a chilled seafood platter.
Next comes the main course of Angus Scotch fillet, triple-cooked potatoes, broccolini salad and slaw. Finishing on a sweet note is a Summer Berry Eton mess: a delectable combination of fruit, cream, meringue, and gelato.
Reserve your table for Christmas Eve Dinner or Christmas Day Lunch here.
Bazaar Christmas Market
When: Friday 2nd December 2022 — Sunday 4th December 2022
Where: Fremantle Arts Centre Grounds
Cost: Entry is $2, kids under 12 are free to enter
As WA’s best Christmas market, Bazaar is the perfect place to do some last-minute Christmas shopping for some beautifully-handmade gifts for your loved ones. While you browse the wares of a wide range of local artists and makers, you can also grab a bite from the food stalls and a drink from the market bar.
Gather friends and family for a wild night of BINGO LOCO
When: Saturday 10th December 2022 from 6:30pm
Where: Freo.Social
Cost: Find tickets here
The crew at Freo.Social are bringing back their Xmas-themed bingo games night in 2022! Promising lip-sync battles, dance-offs, confetti cannons, comedian MCs, and outrageous prizes for bingo champions, this event is bound to get any grinch into the Christmas spirit.
A portion of ticket sales will also go towards charity, so make sure to bring friends and family along for extra support at this special time for giving.
Start your Christmas morning right with a breakfast at Pier 21
Our Fremantle hotel isn’t just famous for its river views; our guests all love dining in our Breakfast Lounge, located just downstairs from your room.
Before you head off to see family for the day, come down and enjoy a hot buffet and continental breakfast; freshly-made coffee, tea, and juice; and other small pastries and cooked-to-order dishes.
Watch New Year’s Eve fireworks on Rottnest
When: 9pm on New Year’s Eve
Where: Thomson Bay on Rottnest Island
Cost: Free
Raise your glasses to 2023 in style with a fireworks show from Rottnest! Lighting up the skies above Thomson Bay, revellers will also be treated to free entertainment and live music.
Want to make a night of it? Grab a ticket to the Hotel Rottnest Ultimate 80s NYE party and get a front row seat to the island’s fireworks.
Book your stay at our waterfront Fremantle accommodation
Whether you’re travelling with your partner, friends, or family, Pier 21 has comfortable, well-located, and fully-serviced apartment rooms for you to stay in over the Christmas break. We’ve also got a whole host of recreational facilities including our stand-up paddle boards, tennis court, swimming pools, gym, spa and sauna (the list goes on!)
As world travel is now back in full swing, you’ll want to book with us early to avoid missing out. To enquire about our rooms or make a reservation, get in touch with our friendly team here.