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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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Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Majors Creek Hotel

Majors Creek Hotel - The Elrington

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
People standing and sitting on chairs and tables in front of van

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
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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