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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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Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Large spacious dining arrangement

Ondine - European Brasserie

Deakin, ACT
Over $30
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Goulburn, NSW
Over $30
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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
Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
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
Interior of restaurant with white and brown tables and chairs

Saint Malo

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pav

Pavilion Cafe Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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