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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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YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating2 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Transit Bar - Concert

Transit Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Circle of different coloured coffees

Exotic Coffee House

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cover

Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
An outdoor cafe  catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

Handlebar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Zam

Zambrero Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

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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