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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

Cafe interior

Arc Redbrick Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
TEH

The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior de latte, Double smoke ham, Mushrooms and Olives finish with Oregano

Bella Pizza CBR

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
sign

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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
A wooden dining table filled with Filipino dishes including crispy pork belly, fried rice with eggs,

Manila in Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Food

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, 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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