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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

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KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Variety Delicious food

Nanyang Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Chisholm

Chisholm, ACT
Not specified
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
interior of Nichi Canberra

Nichi

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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