First Edition Canberra
First Edition Canberra
Overview
Novotel Canberra welcomes its premier dining venue, First Edition Canberra, complete with a wine lounge featuring an open fireplace, restaurant and bar. Located on the mezzanine level, the 80-seater restaurant greets guests with a light-filled and elegant space, boasting panoramic views over Northbourne Avenue.
First Edition Canberra is dedicated to sourcing the best local produce and paying respect to the individuals that farm it, featuring a diverse seasonal menu showcasing the vast array of fresh produce available within the nation's capital and surrounds.
For the individuals who wants to sit back and relax, the bar serves up a curated menu of spirits and specialty crafted cocktails using the finest seasonal ingredients whilst paying homage to local distilleries and tap houses.
Hot deals
Midweek Pasta Nights
Skip the cooking and enjoy midweek pasta nights, available every Tuesday and Wednesday. For just $32, enjoy a rotating selection of chef-crafted pasta dishes, including thoughtful vegetarian options, all perfectly paired with hand-selected wine.
Your table is waiting!
Price: $32
per person
Available: 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026
Valid: 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026
Terms and conditions
Offer available Tuesday & Wednesday nights, Accor+ member benefits apply. Not available with other offers or discounts. One glass of wine is included.
“A good choice of dinner and breakfast, on the first floor of the hotel facing Northbourne Avenue.”
Reviewed 1w ago by BelC0001Being hotel guests and a cold wet evening, we decided to eat in the hotel rather than try to find something outside the hotel. We enjoyed drinks at the bar then dinner consisting of beef cheeks and...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Canberra weekend”
Reviewed 3w ago by Wayne DHotel a little tired but a great location with good staff make us return time and time again
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Wouldn't recommend.”
Reviewed 1mo ago by BackPacker706420Food good. Service ordinary.
Read the full review on TripAdvisorCuisines
- Australian
- Bar
- Buffet
- Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters
- Classic Australian
- Halal
- Light Meals
- Modern Australian
- Seasonal Local Produce
- Share Plates
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Wine Bar
Facilities
- Bar
- Coach Parking
- Entertainment
- Family Friendly
- Suitable for Functions
- Non Smoking
- Private Dining Area
Meal Types
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BYO Licences
- Fully licensed
Restaurant Prices
- Over $30
Wine Prices
- Over $40
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.