Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a cultural banquet at these standout Australian restaurants

Gallop into 2026 with a festive banquet, a side of Hennessy and a dash of good fortune
  1. Feast at Golden Century with Hennessy
    Photograph: Supplied | Hennessy | Golden Century, Crown Sydney
  2. Feast at Phoenix with Hennessy
    Photograph: Supplied | Nadine Shaw | Phoenix Brisbane
  3. Feast at Lee Ho Fook with Hennessy
    Photograph: Supplied | Hennessy | Lee Ho Fook
By Aimee O'Keefe for Time Out in association with Hennessy
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When most people think of Lunar New Year, a lavish banquet is usually the first thing that comes to mind. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents momentum, freedom and determination – the kind of energy we’d like to carry into the new year. And what better way to channel that energy than with a banquet, paired with a side of Hennessy, of course. 

This year, from Monday, February 2 to Saturday, February 28, Hennessy is teaming up with some of the country’s best Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Think elevated banquet menus, Hennessy cocktails created just for the season, and entertainment to match. Here’s what’s on offer: 

Sydney

  • Crown: Curated banquets at Golden Century, Zodiac themed cocktails at Teahouse, Steak and Hennessy cocktails at Woodcut and live performances
  • Prefecture 48: $88 set menu at FIVE and Hennessy pairing across the precinct
  • Lee Ho Fook: $248 set menu with Hennessy cocktails and a lion dance on February 9

Melbourne

  • Lee Ho Fook: $248 set menu with Hennessy cocktails and a lion dance on February 9
  • Mongkok Teahouse: LNY menu with Hennessy cocktails
  • Yum Sing House: LNY menu with Hennessy cocktails. Win prizes on the Hennessy Lucky Wheel 

Brisbane

  • Phoenix Brisbane: LNY set menu with a bottle of Hennessy VSOP for $1388 or with a bottle of Hennessy XO for $2088. A lion dance on February 16

Perth

  • Modu Kitchen & Bar: $88 banquet menu with complimentary Hennessy cocktail. Upgrade to a bottle of Hennessy VSOP for $1588 and Hennessy XO for $1888
  • Silk (Crown Perth): $168 LNY set menu by Chef Kwan paired with Hennessy cocktails
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