Deck the halls to celebrate Christmas in July Melbourne!

For the ultimate European Christmas feeling this month, revellers are heading straight to District Dockland’s pop-up bar Tinseltown. Held daily from the 6th to the 14th of July, the night promises a festive soiree of super cute bar elves, classic Christmas tunes and an exclusive snap-worthy cocktail menu – perfect for a winter date night or after-work drinks with friends. We’re told there’ll be eggnog, mulled wine and candy canes galore.

Oh, and if you thought you’d donate that hideous Christmas sweater gifted from your Aunt Martha last year…think again. At Tinseltown, the ugliest wins a prize!

Your ticket covers entry and a Christmas tipple on arrival.

Dish Cult’s top picks: Tinseltown (Must be over 18, $15)

British expats know there’s only one thing that ails the soul more than the winter sniffles: a case of northern hemisphere Christmas nostalgia. But luckily, there’s an Irish pub in Southbank with a cure.

This Christmas in July, P.J. O’Brien’s is dishing out an indulgent three-course Christmas feast complete with all your favourite UK family classics: from roast turkey, ham and shepherd’s pie to creamy mash and buckets of delicious gravy to mop it all up.

There’s a kids’ menu to keep the little tykes happy and an authentic plum pudding or apple crumble is served for dessert.

Ideal for a work function or big family celebration, the pub is taking bookings of 10 people or more throughout the rest of July.

A glass of mulled wine is included. Bottoms up!

Dish Cult’s top pick: Christmas in July at P.J. O’Brien’s (Adults $55; Kids $20)

For residents south of the CBD, Lord Cardigan is the place to be this month.

Attracting a bustling crowd on cold nights, Lord Cardigan is an elegant glass-fronted restaurant with vintage-inspired wallpaper and a knack for dishing up quality modern Australian fare.

Over the 23rd and 24th of July, the much-loved locale is serving up a three-course lunch or dinner to celebrate the wintry season. Indulge in the restaurant’s legendary seafood chowder, followed by turkey and ham mains and a traditional plum pudding for dessert. Also, a mulled wine on arrival, to get you in the mood.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Three courses with mulled wine ($80)

No one does Christmas quite like the Germans. That’s why one of Melbourne’s favourite beer bars is upping the stakes this year to put on a Christmas in July to remember.

On July the 24th, Hophaus is serving a Christmas luncheon feast of mulled wine, wine, beer, or cider and an extravagant three-course sit-down lunch. Expect old-school European delights such as chicken liver parfait, shaved cranberry glazed turkey, honey roasted leg ham, caramelised veg and warm salads. A sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream, warm eggnog and cinnamon chantilly completes the meal. Yum!

Dish Cult’s top pick: Christmas in July lunch (Adults $50; Kids $20)

Prefer to escape busy Melbourne and take your Christmas in July to the next level? Look no further than SkyHigh at Mount Dandenong.

On select dates throughout the month, the restaurant is serving up a classic buffet Christmas roast lunch in its stylish function room upstairs, where you can marvel at extraordinary panoramic views of Melbourne from the Mornington Peninsula to Mt Macedon and beyond.

The lunch includes turkey, beef, roast potatoes, pumpkins, peas, honey roasted carrots, cauliflower cheese and fluffy Yorkshire pudding. A range of Christmassy condiments are on the table too, including gravy, cranberry sauce and horseradish.

After the buffet, treat yourself to a dessert plate of warm plum pudding with brandy and vanilla custard (tea and filtered coffee included at no extra cost.)

The day promises live entertainment (subject to booking numbers) and can accommodate both small and large groups. Reservations essential.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Christmas in July buffet ($35)

If it’s been too long since you’ve taken a family trip to Sovereign Hill, there’s no better time than July. Over the course of the month, the historic park is hosting a Winter Wonderlights program of exciting dining events and activities ideal for your Christmas fix this July.

Anticipate the scent of cinnamon and clove floating down the Victorian-era streets, pitchers of mulled wine and dazzling light shows in between adventures.

For gastronomes, there’s a Foodie Experience where you can sample the finest food and drink experiences Sovereign Hill’s resident chefs have to offer. Take your pick from a sit-down two-course dinner by the fireplace at New York Bakery, drinks in the US Hotel bar or sweet or savoury takeaway treats from Hope Bakery.

If you’re lucky, Saint Nicholas may even make an appearance…

Dish Cult’s top pick: Winter Wonderlights (Adults $58.20; Kids $29)