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WINE AND DINE IN THE CAPITAL

Canberra is paradise for foodies with a truly eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and experiences. With award-winning restaurants, vineyards and baristas, plus legendary dishes, people have been known to come to Canberra just for the delicious fare on offer.

Whether you’re after family-friendly restaurants, sweet delights, cosy local cafes, exceptional coffee or fine dining, it’s all here. The best part? Trying the superb local produce served by passionate people – be sure to taste our truffles, cool-climate wines, handcrafted beers, and smoked meats.

Discover the best new eateries and bars with our guide to Canberra's foodie scene, sip the best coffees in Canberra, feast at hatted and award winning restaurants, enjoy lunch al fresco, or listen to a gig at the capital's popular live music bars

Feast your way around the captial on a tour with the experts. Hop from one eatery to the next in Braddon with Eat Canberra Tours, explore the wine region on a private luxury tour with Van Du Vin, and discover local gin and beer makers with Dave's Tours

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Browse places to eat and drink

Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Transit Bar - Concert

Transit Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Circle of different coloured coffees

Exotic Coffee House

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
An outdoor cafe  catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

Handlebar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Summer

Margot Bar - Espresso. Vin. Fromage

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Fergus and customers in vineyard

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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    Each meal will be more delicious than the last with this guide to everything from the best brunch spots and hatted restaurants through to popular pub grub and vegetarian eats. 

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