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The Promenade Cafe

Offers daily buffet dinners in its restaurant from 6PM and high teas from 3 to 5PM. It is one of Canberra's most high-end cafes, and offers a very different experience to other cafes in Canberra.

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Address: at the Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Ave
Website: hyatt.com (opens in a new tab)

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