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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Visitors enjoying the local  Apple Thief cider and apples amongst the apple orchards.

The Apple Thief - Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Cafe Front

Coffee Collective

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exteriors of Some Cafe

Some Café

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, 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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