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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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coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
pastries at Under Bakery Canberra

Under Bakery | Dairy Road

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
GreenHouse Coffee and Co

GreenHouse Coffee and Co

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nasi Goreng with chicken + Jasmine Iced-tea

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Shopfront

Urban By Asian Tiger

Acton, ACT
Under $20
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Avtar

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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