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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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Cafe Sosta

Cafe Sosta

Acton, 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
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Acton, ACT
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Salters Cafe Canberra

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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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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