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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

The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cesar's Cafe in Florey Canberra

Cesar's Café

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

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
TEH

The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Best indian restaurant in Gungahlin

Loha

Nicholls, ACT
Over $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Greenway

Greenway, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
bar at Caribou Kingston

Caribou Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Wayback beer range being poured at Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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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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