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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

Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

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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