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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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The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant & Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Underground Spirits Shiraz Gin set in a picnic

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Back Bar 1

Volstead Repeal

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, 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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