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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
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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all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Lake front restaurant cafe bar

Walt and Burley

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

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

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, 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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