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 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.
“Win some lose some”
Reviewed 2d ago by Graham DThe mushroom pasta was excellent but my partner’s roasted vegetable and quinoa salad was very disappointing. The description of roasted vegetables was misleading. The salad itself was bland to the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“A lovely simple high tea in the city”
Reviewed 1w ago by emh00144First Edition is located within the Novatel Hotel in the city in Canberra on Northbourne Avenue so it is very central and easy to get to by public transport. There is paid parking a short walk away...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Great night”
Reviewed 2w ago by Susan LWe had a wonderful dinner at First Edition last night. The ambience, food and service were excellent led by Jay and his team. The sweet potato chips were crunchy and moreish, the steak cooked to...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorCuisines
- 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.