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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

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

La Sable Patisserie Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe Front

Coffee Collective

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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
Our Venue

A Bite to Eat

Chifley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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