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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

Cesar's Cafe in Florey Canberra

Cesar's Café

Florey, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Café

The Promenade Café

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Baby su

Baby Su

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Crookwell hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Jars of homemade relishes with fresh tomatoes and basil

Long Track Pantry

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Young people lined up at the bar for cocktails

Hippo Co

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burger and chips

Soldiers Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Wide view of room with bar, tables and chairs, no people

Brew Nation

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Romantic evening lighting over diners

Rubicon

Griffith, ACT
Over $30
McKellar Ridge

McKellar Ridge Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under Bakery | Mawson

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
out

Casanova's

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of the restaurant.

Little Steamer

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
top

VIBE Bistro

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dining Area

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

Phillip, ACT
Over $30
bar at Caribou Kingston

Caribou Kingston

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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