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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

Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cascades Restaurant

Cascades Restaurant and Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
People standing and sitting on chairs and tables in front of van

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Interior of cosy bar

11e Cave

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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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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