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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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Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Large spacious dining arrangement

Ondine - European Brasserie

Deakin, ACT
Over $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $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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