What are the opening hours?

Monday 6:30am - 9:30am 4pm - 10pm Tuesday 6:30am - 9:30am 4pm - 10pm Wednesday 6:30am - 9:30am 4pm - 10pm Thursday 6:30am - 9:30am 4pm - 10pm Friday 6:30am - 9:30am 4pm - 10pm Saturday 7am - 10:30am 4pm - 10pm Sunday 7am - 10:30am 4pm - 9pm

First Edition Canberra

Name: First Edition Canberra
Address: Level 1, 65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600, AU
Telephone: +61262455000
Price range: $$

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Located on the first floor, First Edition is a luxurious space drawing inspiration from old world reading rooms oozing home style sophisticated charm.

Executive Chef, Awiri Castro has created a diverse seasonal menu showcasing fresh local produce. Novotel Canberra welcomes its premiere dining venue, First. Edition Bar & Dining. Located on the first floor, the 80 seater establishment has been transformed into a masculine and luxurious space drawing inspiration from old world reading rooms oozing home style sophisticated charm. Dedicated to sourcing the best local produce and paying respect to those who farm it, Executive Chef, Jennie Tressler has created a diverse seasonal all-day dining menu showcasing the vast array of fresh produce available within the nation’s capital and surrounds. For those wanting to sit back and relax, the bar serves up a curated menu of spirits and specially crafted cocktails using the finest seasonal ingredients whilst paying homage to local distilleries and tap houses. Settle in for a night of seasonal tipples or a delicious meal in the plush surrounds of First.

30/10/2026

Little diners. Big opinions. 🍽️

Especially when it comes to what's on their plate.

Family dinners are full of little moments, curious tastes and the occasional very serious menu decision. At First Edition Canberra, there's a place at the table for everyone, including our youngest guests.

29/10/2026

The workday is done and the evening is yours.

Make the most of Happy Hour at First Edition Canberra, 4–6pm.

Catch up with colleagues over a drink, order a few plates to share and settle in overlooking Northbourne Avenue.

Find us in the heart of the city, on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra.

26/10/2026

Good food starts with good ingredients.

Our spring dinner menu brings together seasonal flavours and produce from across the region, with local names including Fedra Olive Grove, Tilba Dairy Farm and Sonoma Bakery.

From smaller plates made for sharing to something more substantial, discover what's on the menu at First Edition Canberra.

Find us on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra.

21/10/2026

We could give you a long list of reasons to join us on Friday night, but we think these three will do:
Steak.
Chips.
W**e.

$42 per person, every Friday at First Edition Canberra.

20/10/2026

Pasta for two? Make it a table for four.

Gather a few friends and make an evening of it at First Edition Canberra.

Our Midweek Pasta & W**e Nights bring a rotating selection of chef-crafted pasta dishes to the table, each paired with a glass of w**e for $32pp.

Available every Tuesday and Wednesday, find us on Level 1

19/10/2026

Clocked off? Happy Hour is on.

Make your way to First Edition Canberra for Happy Hour, 4–6pm.

Grab a drink, order a few plates to share and catch up with colleagues overlooking Northbourne Avenue.

Conveniently located in the heart of the city, on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra.

16/10/2026

Good food, a glass of w**e and time to enjoy both.

Whether it's dinner with friends, a catch-up that's long overdue or simply a night away from the kitchen, settle in at First Edition Canberra.

Join us for dinner on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra, overlooking Northbourne Avenue.

10/10/2026

A little more time around the table.

From the first glass of w**e to the last bite of dessert, evenings are best enjoyed without watching the clock.

Enjoy dinner at First Edition Canberra, on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra.

06/10/2026

Finished for the day? Start your evening at First Edition.

From 4–6pm Monday to Saturday, settle in for $9 house w**es and beers.

We're on Level 1 of Novotel Canberra on Northbourne Avenue, right in the city and close to Alinga Street light rail and bus stops.

25/09/2026

We’ve given Friday nights something more to look forward to!

Settle in for grilled striploin with chips and a glass of w**e for $42 per person, available every Friday night.

Good food, good w**e and a table overlooking Northbourne Avenue. That’s Friday done well.

Find us on Level 1 at Novotel Canberra.

Address

Level 1, 65 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra, ACT
2600

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 9:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 9:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 9:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	6:30am - 9:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Friday	6:30am - 9:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10:30am
	4pm - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10:30am
	4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61262455000

Website

http://www.firsteditioncanberra.com.au/

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