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Set your alarms, get out your jumpers, and look no additional on your morning espresso repair as you head off to look at the skies of the nation’s capital erupt right into a sea of shapes and hues!
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is formally kicking off and with the possibility to see the skyline fill with sizzling air balloons till Sunday 19 March, it’s secure to say that we’re excited.
Though, we all know getting up early (particularly because the climate begins to chill) isn’t simple, so to make rising with the daybreak extra bearable, we’ve discovered all of the locations shut by the place you may get a pleasant, sizzling espresso.
Margot
What higher manner to soak up the unimaginable views than sitting lakeside at a French type bistro, having fun with a espresso and pastry? Margot can have you feeling such as you’ve been transported to Paris, whereas avoiding the hefty value of a aircraft ticket. Take pleasure in from one among their tables or seize a espresso to go.
West Kiosk, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | Open Monday to Wednesday 6:30 am-2 pm, Thursday to Friday 6:30 am-8:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 am-8 pm, Sunday 7:30 am- 8 pm | margot.bar
The Lions Membership
In case you’ve made your strategy to the Patrick White Lawns early and don’t need to miss a factor, head to the massive white tent on the garden the place you possibly can seize a espresso together with a sizzling breakfast. Bacon, eggs, pancakes and extra, you’ll make sure you discover one thing to swimsuit everybody.
The massive white tent positioned on the Patrick White Lawns | Open Saturday 11 till Sunday 19 March from 5:45am | belconnenlionsclub
Jetty Kiosk
With unrivalled views over Lake Burley Griffin and the right place to set your self up for the morning, the Jetty Kiosk has every little thing you possibly can need for an early morning begin. In addition to nice espresso, you’ll additionally discover Sonoma Bakery goodies, recent sandwiches, Acai bowls and extra.
Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | Open Monday- Sunday, 7 am- 4 pm | thejettycbr.com
QT Canberra
Champagne on arrival? Parisian-style breakfast unfold? Countless tea and low? Signal us up! Ditch the crowds and luxuriate in your morning espresso with an elevated viewing expertise as you marvel on the floor-to-ceiling views of the rising balloons from the QT Lounge on the lofty stage 15. Ensure you seize your tickets early; the occasion is certain to promote out quick.
1 London Cct, Canberra Metropolis | 6:30 am-9 am Saturday 12 and Sunday 19 March | Guide right here
Nationwide Gallery of Australia Avenue Cafe
Serving espresso from one among Canberra’s favorite speciality roasters, ONA, seize it to go together with some breakfast from the Nationwide Gallery Avenue Cafe. Situated by the principle entrance of the Nationwide Gallery, the Avenue Cafe is just a ten-minute stroll to the Patrick White Lawns or a brief stroll to the Queen Elizabeth Terrace the place you could find a spot to benefit from the balloons.
Parkes Place, Parkes | Open Monday to Friday, 8 am- 4 pm and, Saturday to Sunday 9:30 am- 4 pm | nga.gov.au
Bookplate
In case you’re on the lookout for someplace to go and have some brekky after having fun with the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Bookplate is certain to have one thing to swimsuit everybody. Open from 9 am on weekends and eight.30 Monday to Friday, take pleasure in breakfast amongst pairs of floor-to-ceiling stained glass home windows or out on the terrace overlooking Lake Burley Griffin and Patrick White Lawns. Situated inside the Nationwide Library of Australia, that is certain to be a crowd-pleaser.
25 Parkes Pl West, Parkes | Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am- 4 pm and Saturday to Sunday 9 am- 4 pm | bookplate.com
Atomic Catering
In case you’re seeking to make your morning as stress-free as attainable so you possibly can sit again, loosen up and benefit from the balloons, why not decide up a espresso from Atomic Catering espresso cart, which is only a four-minute stroll from Patrick White Lawns? Open in the course of the lengthy weekend, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March, it’ll be the right pick-me-up.
And the very best half is Atomic Catering additionally has you lined in the case of breakfast. Providing their “Balloon Breakfast Grazer Field” which incorporates an assortment of scrumptious breakfast treats, these might be ordered on-line and picked up at their espresso van (alongside along with your morning brew) from Saturday 11 and Sunday 19 March.
Nook of Mall West Street, Questacon | Open Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March | atomiccatering.com
Wild Honey Bistro
Though it’s closed on weekends, Wild Honey Bistro is the right place to seize a espresso and deal with to go as you head all the way down to the Patrick White Lawns to benefit from the balloons in the event you’re planning on going in the course of the week.
John Gorton Constructing, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | Open Monday to Friday, 7am- 4pm | wildhoneybistro.com
Walter Cafe
In case you’re having fun with the Balloon Spectacular from the opposite aspect of the lake, Walter Cafe is the right place to take pleasure in a espresso and an unimaginable breakfast (assume vanilla waffles, Alaskan crab omelettes, eggs benedict and a lot extra.) You may guide a spot on the deck overlooking the lake or seize a espresso and pastry and throw out a picnic mat on the garden!
Barrine Drive, Regatta Level, Commonwealth Park | Open Monday to Sunday, 7 am- 4 pm | waltercafe.com
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