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Feast your way around Canberra

Whether you’re after family-friendly restaurants, sweet delights, cosy local cafes, exceptional coffee or fine dining, it’s all here. Take your time to explore Canberra’s eclectic mix of dining styles and cuisines as you indulge in unique foodie experiences that will truly get tastebuds tingling.

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Outdoor dining spots for lunch and dinner

Published 2 Nov 2024

The alfresco dining scene just keeps getting better in Canberra. Enjoy a myriad of choices when it comes to lunch and dinner outdoors.

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Best cafés in Canberra right now

Published 13 Sep 2024

From timeless classics and sun-soaked outdoor settings to exciting new entrants and unique finds, this guide highlights the crème de la crème of Canberra’s café scene. Whether you're kickstarting your day with a perfectly brewed espresso or indulging in a freshly baked croissant, these cafés promise a top-notch experience.

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Best new places to eat and drink in Canberra

Published 29 Aug 2024

When it comes to new and exciting food and drink offerings, Canberra delivers in spades. Canberra’s food and drink scene is buzzing with new venues popping up and promising to elevate your dining and drinking experiences. From cosy cafés to unique restaurants and vibrant bars, the city’s latest venues are making waves.

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A local's guide to unique foodie experiences in Canberra

Published 25 Jul 2024

Take your palate on an adventure beyond white tablecloths or paddock-to-plate and get to know Canberra's thriving culinary scene.

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The best places to eat truffles in Canberra this winter

Published 30 May 2024

Truffle season has arrived and Canberra’s favourite restaurants are celebrating by putting the tasty morsels front and centre of their most beloved dishes.

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Chef-hatted and awarded restaurants

Published 26 Feb 2024

Canberra is a culinary paradise of chef-hatted and award-winning restaurants awaiting your indulgence.

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Romantic restaurants for the perfect date night in Canberra

Published 22 Jan 2024

Searching for the perfect romantic dining experience for two? Canberra knows how to make your night out special.

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Bars and restaurants with the best views of Canberra

Published 15 Dec 2023

From lakeside drinks with live music sessions, to rooftop bars with unbeatable panoramic vistas, Canberra has you covered.

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10 casual restaurants worth travelling for in Canberra

Published 24 Nov 2023

From brunches to burgers, here are 10 places you must try on your next trip to Canberra—if you haven’t already.

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Five minutes with Chef Ben Willis on his new culinary triumph, Louis

Published 27 Jun 2023

We sat down with award-winning Chef Ben Willis to pick his brain on everything from his favourite dish at Louis to where he’s keen to dine on his night off.

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Warm and cosy places to eat and drink when Canberra gets cold

Published 18 Apr 2023

Come colder months, Canberra can get seriously chilly. Layer up and snuggle up in one of these cosy Canberra places to eat and drink.

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12 of the best new restaurants and bars in Canberra to enjoy in 2023

Published 14 Dec 2022

Make time in 2023 to eat and drink at some of the best, new spots in Canberra. Here are 12 fresh spots to put on your resolutions list to enjoy in the new year.

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