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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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Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Group of people walking into doorway behind a brick wall

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Poppys

Poppy's Cafe (Goulburn Soldiers Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Outside seating

Whisk and Dish

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cupcakes

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
View of the front of Eric's food van with menu on blackboards,  serving window and awnings.

Eric's Food Van

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A collection of mini tarts on a plate.

La Sable Patisserie Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
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