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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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Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TEH

The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

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

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Back Bar 1

Volstead Repeal

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior

Arc

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Our Venue

A Bite to Eat

Chifley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lake front restaurant cafe bar

Walt and Burley

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
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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