New Year's Day Surcharge Guide
New Year's Day is a national public holiday. Restaurants that open will typically add a surcharge of 10–20% to your bill. In Melbourne, the average public holiday surcharge is 14.6%. Use the map below to check surcharges for restaurants near you before you book.
High surcharge
These Melbourne restaurants charge a public holiday surcharge on New Year's Day, added on top of menu prices. Rates are confirmed from restaurant menus.
PH 25%The Terrace Cafe and LoungeYering · Cafe · ★ 4.2
PH 25%Eden EspressoMalvern · Cafe · ★ 4.3
PH 25%Universal RestaurantCarlton · Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Hobson's Bay HotelWilliamstown · Pub · ★ 4.1
PH 20%Circus BarSouth Yarra · Bar · ★ 3.6
PH 20%Royal Brighton Yacht ClubBrighton · Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Good Heavens Rooftop BarMelbourne · Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.3
PH 20%Cafe EdenEltham · Cafe · ★ 3.6
PH 20%Ruckers HillNorthcote · Restaurant · ★ 4.9
PH 20%Winter MalvernMalvern · Cafe · ★ 4
PH 20%MobyArmadale · Cafe · ★ 4.1
PH 20%Luxsmith Restaurant + BarSeddon · Restaurant · ★ 4.5
PH 20%Urban Alley BreweryDocklands · Pub · ★ 4.2
PH 20%Lenny 3206Albert Park · Cafe · ★ 4.3
PH 20%AxilChadstone · Cafe · ★ 4
PH 20%Seven Seeds Coffee RoastersCarlton · Cafe · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Fancy Hank'sMelbourne · Restaurant · ★ 4.2
PH 20%WYM | Geelong Botanic GardensEast Geelong · Cafe · ★ 4.8
PH 20%MAMASITAMelbourne · Mexican Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%Sister of SoulSt Kilda · Vegetarian Restaurant · ★ 4.3
PH 20%The EuropeanMelbourne · European Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Godby HotelSouth Yarra · Pub · ★ 4.2
PH 20%Somewhere BarPrahran · Bar · ★ 3.9
PH 20%The Hardware SociétéMelbourne · Breakfast Restaurant · ★ 4.4
PH 20%Hotel CollingwoodCollingwood · Pub · ★ 4.1
Frequently asked
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Melbourne?
Yes. New Year's Day is a national public holiday observed across all Australian states and territories. Restaurants that trade on this day are permitted to charge a public holiday surcharge.
How much is a typical New Year's Day surcharge?
Most Melbourne restaurants charge between 10% and 20% on public holidays. The fairfare average across 1309 tracked venues is 14.6%. Always check the menu or call ahead before you visit.
Is the New Year's Day surcharge legal?
Yes. Weekend and public holiday surcharges are legal in Australia, provided they are displayed on the menu. Card surcharges are being banned from October 2026, but public holiday surcharges remain legal.
How accurate is this data?
Surcharge information is sourced from restaurant menus and may not reflect recent changes. Always confirm with the venue before your visit.
Data is based on fairfare's existing restaurant database and may not accurately reflect current surcharge policies. Always confirm with the venue before your visit.
Check surcharges on the map