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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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Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

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

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

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

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outside seating

Whisk and Dish

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

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

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Modern interior of a restaurant.

Botswana Butchery

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
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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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