CBR Trails: Pre-Baby indulgence

Posted on 23 April, 2016

12.30pm LUNCH AT A.BAKER

Start your afternoon of indulgence with lunch at A.Baker. There’s an emphasis on fresh and local produce here, and plenty
 of options, whether you’re keen for something just to nibble on 
or something more substantial. The sandwiches, pasta and salads change daily so there’s always something new to discover. Sit outside in the courtyard and soak up the sunshine and ambience.

A.Baker | NewActon Pavilion
02 6287 6150 | abaker.com.au

2pm MOTHER-TO-BE MASSAGE AND PEDI AT SOMA DAY SPA

Soma is away from the hustle and bustle of the city and connected by a corridor to the La Bimbi 
hair salon downstairs, should you decide to go the full nine yards and get a head-to-toe service.

This may be the last time you have a few hours to yourself for some time, so make the most 
of it with a tried and tested safe pregnancy massage. Soma adapt their techniques to each stage of pregnancy and use specialised positioning on the Elemis beanbag to ensure comfort and relieve tension in the back and alleviate swelling in the hands and feet. Finish with a pedicure to nurture those tired feet you haven’t seen for a while.

Soma Day Spa | 12 Kendall Lane, NewActon 02 6162 3636 | soma.net.au

4pm CATCH A MOVIE AT PALACE ELECTRIC

You’re not ready to shrug off your supremely relaxed state, 
so it’s time to head to another cocoon-like environment—Palace Electric. They have a huge selection of international cinema including arthouse, documentary, independent and new release films, so you’re sure to find something to your taste.

Palace Electric | NewActon Nishi, 2 Phillip Law Street, NewActon
 | 02 6222 4900 | palacecinemas.com.au

6pm DINNER AND MOCKTAILS AT PARLOUR WINE BAR

Image via facebook.com/Parlourcbr

Take a short stroll up the laneway to meet your significant other 
at Parlour Wine Room for an assortment of tapas – there are plenty of dishes suitable for the pregnant palate. Sit back on a comfy lounge chair and let the experienced staff whip up a delicious mocktail. Don’t want the indulgence to end? Book a room at one of the precinct’s hotels (Hotel Hotel, Peppers Gallery Hotel or QT Canberra) and make a night of it.

Parlour | 16 Kendall Lane, NewActon 02 6257 7325 | parlour.net.au

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This article was originally published in the Celebration Issue of HerCanberra’s Magazine. Click here to find out more.