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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

Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Front

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
interior of Nichi Canberra

Nichi

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Nasi Goreng with chicken + Jasmine Iced-tea

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Barista at Salters Making Coffee

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Food

Tomo Tomo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Chisholm

Chisholm, ACT
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lava Coffee Kingston

Lava Coffee Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

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

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, 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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