Spring has finally found its way to the Capital! Which is arguably the best time of year to spend your weekends relaxing at a long, laid-back lunch date. Whether you’re feeling like a cheeky Sunday bevvy or just an easy lunch feed, shake off the winter blues at one of these spots.
Corella
Escape from your daily grind in the intimate and elegant space at Corella. Featuring a modern Australian menu inspired by a combination of native flavours and classic techniques and an ever-changing wine list, it’s the perfect place to spend a lazy weekend lunch.
Such and Such
Such and Such is nothing short of vibrant, youthful, and oozing with creativity. Located in the middle of the city, join them for a modern twist on nostalgic classics. As the weather warms up, sit in the courtyard and pick and choose from the a la carte menu or leave it to them and opt for the set menu. And don’t forget to choose from their seasonal wine menu.
MED
Step into a relaxed and immersive dining experience at Med and be transported to a Mediterranean oasis right in Barton. Sit back amongst the beautiful interior and enjoy a $49 lunch banquet full of fresh and flavourful dishes. They’ve also got Greek and Turkish wines on offer to try if you really want to feel like you’re on an overseas trip.
INTRA
For a contemporary lunch menu and stunning interiors, visit INTRA in Campbell or Braddon. Tucked in the heart of Campbell, grab one of their well-loved jaffles to-go and have a picnic in the park just across the street. Or check out the recently opened Braddon site, nestled at the top of Lonsdale Street, where you can pair your lunch with a glass from their expertly curated wine list.
Rebel Rebel
Visit New Acton’s trendiest eatery, Rebel Rebel. Pairing contemporary décor with stunning dishes like beef tartare, confit duck and creamy eggplant, and a world of knowledge on the perfect wine, don’t rush it, just sit back and move onto your second bottle of red.
Verity Lane Market
Pop into Verity Lane and find a thriving food hall with expansive indoor and outdoor seating for your group. With endless choices from their five unique vendors, choose one dish or get a few for the table, including hand-crafted pizza, roasted duck noodles, vegetarian paella, fluffy bao buns and more! The on-site bar is also at your disposal, serving your preferred drink of choice.
Walter Café
Spend a long leisurely lunch at Walter Café soaking up the gorgeous views of the flourishing lake this spring. Whether on the balcony or inside at one of the retro-inspired booths, enjoy an elevated café experience with lunch dishes like prawn linguine, pork cotoletta and pork gnocchi.
Gang Gang Café
Gang Gang Café has made its mark in Downer as an adored local treasure. For a gorgeous mid-day breakfast, the scrambled eggs with chilli, kale and roti is a must-try. Or to satisfy your lunchtime cravings, grab the house-made pork and fennel sausage roll, or the American-style fried chicken burger. Paired with a beer or wine from their drinks list, it’s easy to stay a while, with no shortage of jazz nights, trivia events and local artist performances.
Parlour
Hide amongst thriving leafy gardens, Parlour’s outdoor area is the perfect space for any spring occasion. With a menu that brings forward-thinking flavours with hints from the restaurant’s eclectic history, think dishes like fresh market fish with tomato bisque, wild mushroom pappardelle and a Portuguese chicken burger.
Lazy Su
Start your weekend with shared plates and fruity cocktails from Lazy Su’s famous modern Asian menu. Running a chilled lunchtime service, sit at the bar or by the window and enjoy as Canberra starts to bloom.
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