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10+ hangover foods to eat on New Year’s Day 2025

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After sending off 2024 with a bang, you might be waking up with a bit of a hangover… and if your first thought is ‘food’ (closely followed by ‘never again’), you’re in luck.

We’ve rounded up 10+ places where you can enjoy your first meal of 2025!

From breakfast options to places serving the hair of the dog, go and grab something to feel alive again.

A WORD ABOUT OPENING HOURS

As always, we recommend calling the venue before you head there, just in case their hours have changed. Start the new year with happiness, not anger 😉

BREAKFAST

Woken up with a grumbling stomach? Don’t worry about making yourself something to eat; treat yourself and have breakfast out.

The Front Gallery & Café (Lyneham)

 

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Enjoy some homemade pastries or some eggs on toast in this quirky venue with art displays (if the hangover is particularly bad, maybe bring some sunglasses to dull the vibrance) …

Open 8 am to 2 pm.

84 Wattle Street, Lyneham | frontgallerycafe.com

The Promenade Café (Yarralumla)

After letting loose last night, take this morning to turn over a new leaf and treat yourself to a luxurious breakfast in the Hyatt Hotel.

Open for breakfast only.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla | hyatt.com

Pollen Café

 

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Delicious food in picturesque surrounds might just make you forget about your headache.

Open 9 am to 4 pm.

Clunies Ross Street, Acton | pollencafe.com.au

LUNCH

If you’ve enjoyed a lovely big sleep after having a little too much fun last night, these places have you covered.

Hopscotch (Braddon)

 

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Soak up your sins as you dig into some pub classics or bring a friend and enjoy the share plate.

5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | hopscotchbar.com.au

Maji Japanese Cuisine (Campbell)

If your mind is full of thoughts of sushi, bento boxes, and Japanese food in general, this is the perfect place!

Opening hours as normal.

21 Provan Street, Campbell | majidining.com.au

Campbell & George (Queanbeyan)

Sometimes you just need a good old-fashioned pub meal to cure that hangover. Campbell & George can cater to that with their menu which includes burgers, pizza, and a classic schnitty.

Opening hours as normal.

Campbell and George Street, Queanbeyan | campbellandgeorge.com.au

Contentious Character Urban Winery (Fyshwick)

Looking to keep the party going while you’re having some lunch? Head to Fyshwick’s Contentious Character and have something to eat while sampling delectable wine.

Open 11 am to 7 pm.

Building 4/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | contentiouscharacter.com.au

The Tea Lounge (Yarralumla)

Savour some classic Aussie dishes with a modern twist and enjoy the scenic garden views while you reflect on the memories of last night (hopefully positive ones).

Trading hours as normal.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla | hyatt.com

DINNER

Finally ready to have something to eat but don’t have the willpower to find a recipe? Head to one of these places to fill you up, before you head home and have another big sleep.

Grease Monkey

 

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On New Year’s Day, Grease Monkey’s isn’t a want – it’s a need.

19 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | greasys.com.au

Agostinis (Kingston)

 

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Craving some carbs in the form of a delicious Italian meal? Agostinis can meet that need.

Open from 6.30 am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

East Hotel 69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston | agostinis.com.au

Caribou Kingston (Kingston)

 

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Feeling like you want to be a bit Canadian for dinner, eh? Caribou’s menu has plenty of themed meals on offer!

Opening hours as normal.

44 Jardine Street, Kingston | cariboukingston.com.au

Vincent Restaurant (Barton)

Choose between a variety of small plate delicacies or one of the main meals for something to really fill the belly.

Open from 6 pm.

48 Macquarie Street, Barton | vincentrestaurant.com.au

Monster Restaurant and Bar (New Acton)

If you were a bit of a monster last night on the dancefloor and are now looking to eat a monster-good meal, this is for you.

Opening hours as normal.

Ovolo Hotel Nishi, 25 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton | ovolohotels.com

Vikings (Varied locations)

Find your closest Viking and tuck into a hearty meal to fill up your stomach and soak up the remnants of last night.

Opening hours as normal.

Chisholm, Lanyon, Town Centre, Erindale | vikings.com.au

CONTINUE THE PARTY…

Cheers to the first night of 2025! If last night wasn’t enough and you want to keep the drinks flowing, Canberra has plenty to offer.

Midnight Bar (Braddon)

 

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Enjoy a cocktail inspired by summer, or a wine or beer from the evolving list to celebrate the new year. Compliment your drink with some simple food, done exceptionally well.

Opening hours as normal.

Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon | midnightbar.com.au

Speaker’s Corner (Yarralumla)

Choose from their large selection of ales, wines, spirits, and cocktails to keep the fun going from last night. While sipping on your drink, enjoy a cheeseboard or a burger to ensure you’re not drinking on an empty stomach!

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla | hyatt.com

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