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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

Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Restaurant, Cellar Door and Vineyard

TripAdvisor rating556 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Busy restaurant interior

CBD Dumpling House

TripAdvisor rating546 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

TripAdvisor rating438 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Father and son enjoying their meal

Brodburger at the Glassworks, Kingston

TripAdvisor rating425 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Under $20
The cheese room at Silo in Kingston

Silo Bakery and Cafe

TripAdvisor rating423 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Ostani Bar

Ostani Bar

TripAdvisor rating418 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front glass doors of a cafe. There are stained glass windows on the back wall of the cafe.

Bookplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

TripAdvisor rating379 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
tian restaurant

Tian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating348 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating348 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

TripAdvisor rating320 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Café

The Promenade Café

TripAdvisor rating311 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Couple eating lunch

Lonsdale Street Roasters

TripAdvisor rating301 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

TripAdvisor rating284 reviews
Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Public bar

Public Bar

TripAdvisor rating281 reviews
Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

TripAdvisor rating277 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar & Grill

TripAdvisor rating239 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

TripAdvisor rating232 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
A family having a picnic on green grass in front of a lake

Snapper & Co.

TripAdvisor rating229 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ona Coffee House

Ona Coffee House

TripAdvisor rating228 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Dining Area

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

TripAdvisor rating220 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Over $30
Lamb Rump Cap – Succulent lamb with glazed carrots, tomato salsa and chimichurri

First Edition Canberra

TripAdvisor rating203 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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Edgar's Inn

TripAdvisor rating195 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Harmonie German Club

TripAdvisor rating191 reviews
Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burger and chips

Soldiers Club Bistro

TripAdvisor rating190 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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