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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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Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A table of two set for dinner with meals and wine glasses.

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pav

Pavilion Cafe Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fergus and customers in vineyard

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
View of Olive View Cafe

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Wine at the Dog on the Tucker Box cafe

Dog on the Tucker Box Lolly Shop and Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, 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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