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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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Browse places to eat and drink

Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Salters Cafe Canberra

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Share Style Eating

Azuma Den

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe Front

Coffee Collective

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
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