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First Edition Canberra share boards
Duck Croustillante
Sorbet Trio
Breakfast favourites
The First Impression
Saffron spiced poached pear dessert
Assorted dinner dishes
First Edition share boards

First Edition Canberra

First Edition Canberra

First Edition Canberra share boards
Duck Croustillante
Sorbet Trio
Breakfast favourites
The First Impression
Saffron spiced poached pear dessert
Assorted dinner dishes
First Edition share boards

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 want to sit back and relax, the bar serves up a curated menu of spirits and specifically crafted cocktails using the finest seasonal ingredients whilst paying homage to local distilleries and tap houses.

65 Northbourne Avenue, Level 1, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 192 reviews

“Excellent service and food”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4w ago by Brenda B

The service was excellent, friendly, informative and attentive. We had the rib eye steak, lamb racks and mushroom regularly at the table and everyone raved about their food. We followed up with baked...

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“No go.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by Jennifer W

Don’t book on line at First Edition Canberra. Recently did - arrived at restaurant to find on public holiday- no Accor privileges and 15% extra on top. If this information was on line when we...

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“Lovely way to spend the afternoon”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by wrays32023

This was a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon with the girls. The staff were very friendly and helpful. With two cocktails, prosecco, tea and coffee to choose from it was good value for money.

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Cuisines
  • Australian
  • Bar
  • Buffet
  • Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters
  • Classic Australian
  • Halal
  • High Tea or Afternoon Tea
  • 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.