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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

4th Seed Cafe

4th Seed Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
YAZZBAR

Yazzbar

Yass, NSW
Under $20
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
tian restaurant

Tian Restaurant

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
By Shots by Sal

Brindabella Hills Winery

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Photo of large crowd of people cheering for a competition at Oktoberfest 2025

Harmonie German Club

Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sweet Pea & Poppy Chocolates

Sweet Pea and Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Canberra Cake

Cafe at the Arboretum

Molonglo Valley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Contentious Character Urban Winery

Fyshwick, ACT
Over $30
pastries and coffee at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
outside

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
ramentic

Ramentic

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
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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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