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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

Braidwood Hotel

Braidwood Hotel

TripAdvisor rating39 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
WCM

Win's Creek Meadery

TripAdvisor rating39 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
People picking wine grapes, with tractor in background and dog sitting in foreground

Murrumbateman Winery

TripAdvisor rating38 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Leeton St

Three Mills Bakery Leeton Street

TripAdvisor rating37 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Casanova's Braidwood

Casanova's

TripAdvisor rating37 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Braddon Merchant Dining

Braddon Merchant

TripAdvisor rating36 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Baby su

Baby Su

TripAdvisor rating35 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Galutzi Cafe

Galutzi Cafe

TripAdvisor rating35 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Bowning Hotel

Bowning Hotel

TripAdvisor rating31 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Band onstage at Smith's Alternative in front of an audience

Smith's Alternative

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside

Jugiong Wine Cellar

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Vanilla Pod

Vanilla Pod Food and Espresso Bar

TripAdvisor rating25 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
AH

Australian Hotel Bistro

TripAdvisor rating23 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Full Table of dishes

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating20 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Autumn at Tallagandra Hill

Tallagandra Hill

TripAdvisor rating19 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Tasting wine at cellar door

Yarrh Wines

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Reload Bar & Games Cocktails

Reload Bar & Games

TripAdvisor rating16 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Nerson's Braidwood

Nerson's Braidwood

TripAdvisor rating15 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe on Queen

Cafe on Queen

TripAdvisor rating14 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
A dimly lit restaurant interior

Louis Dining

TripAdvisor rating14 reviews
Barton, ACT
Not specified
Murrumbateman Takeaway Food

Murrumbateman Takeaway

TripAdvisor rating14 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
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