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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

Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea Teahouse and Boutique

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Cover

Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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