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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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Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Best indian restaurant in Gungahlin

Loha

Nicholls, ACT
Over $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
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
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Greenway

Greenway, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
bar at Caribou Kingston

Caribou Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cesar's Cafe in Florey Canberra

Cesar's Café

Florey, ACT
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wayback beer range being poured at Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $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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