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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 Gordon Hotel frontage

Gordon Hotel

TripAdvisor rating13 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Octopus

Kivotos Wine Bar

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Staff photo

Cafe Stepping Stone Strathnairn

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Holt, ACT
Under $20
basque cheesecake available to order

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Under $20
An outdoor cafe  catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

The Handlebar

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Interior of the restaurant.

Little Steamer

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wine

Barton Estate

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Are staff are dedicated hospitality professionals

The Peacemaker Saloon

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka surrounded by bright florals

Underground Spirits

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Pick Up Stix Interior

Pick Up Stix

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
sunset on Lake Burley Griffin at The Jetty Canberra

The Jetty

TripAdvisor rating6 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Dada

Dada Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Over $30
Shot of Verity Lane Market from Verity Laneway

Verity Lane Market

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior with shelf

INTRA

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Pancakes

Café 3:Sixteen Murrumbateman

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
The Goulburn Club

Goulburn Club

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wide view of room with bar, tables and chairs, no people

Brew Nation

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front

Redbrick Coffee

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
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Swan & King

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Monster Summer Menu

Monster Kitchen and Bar

TripAdvisor rating953 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

TripAdvisor rating870 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

TripAdvisor rating773 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

TripAdvisor rating590 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Sir George Pub Exterior

The Sir George

TripAdvisor rating558 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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