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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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Neighbourhoods to Know: Fyshwick, Pialligo & Majura

Published 24 Apr 2025

Maximise your chances of pleasing everyone with our round-up of the ideal spots to visit in Fyshwick, Pialligo and Majura. Start at Fyshwick, an industrial-zone-turned-hipster-hangout on Canberra’s green fringe.

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10 Unique Iced Coffees to Try in Canberra

Published 26 Mar 2025

Canberra takes its coffee seriously, with a deep appreciation for high-quality beans like those of world-renowned roastery ONA Coffee, a staple in many of the city’s best cafés.

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Experience Multicultural Cuisine in Canberra

Published 28 Feb 2025

As the capital city of Australia, Canberra isn’t just home to cultural attractions - it's a melting pot of international flavours. Whether you’re looking to indulge in inventive Asian fusion, savour traditional Italian pasta by the foreshore, or enjoy delicate French fare, the city promises to delight every food lover.

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Where to go in Canberra for a decadent high tea

Published 27 Feb 2025

Here are 10 places in Canberra to enjoy a decadent high tea in heritage-listed venues, lakeside venues and plush surroundings.

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Discover the Best Baked Goods in Canberra

Published 31 Jan 2025

In a city that is passionate about its coffee (shoutout to ONA and Redbrick), it’s no surprise that Canberra is also home to some of the most delicious and unique baked goods in the country. And the cherry on top? You won’t have to face crazy hour-long queues to bite into Canberra’s best.

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Chef Hatted and Awarded Restaurants

Published 26 Feb 2024

Restaurant-goers are more than spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining in the capital. Canberra is a culinary paradise of chef-hatted and award-winning restaurants.

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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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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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