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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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 Coffee Pedaler Tumut

The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Patrons at LOLO and LOLA enjoying traditional Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outside seating

Whisk and Dish

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

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

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Back Bar 1

Volstead Repeal

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bright-pink interior decorated with various props. Red booths. (Bad Bunny's interior)

Bad Bunny Eatery

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lake front restaurant cafe bar

Walt and Burley

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
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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