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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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Browse places to eat and drink

Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe interior

Arc Redbrick Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior de latte, Double smoke ham, Mushrooms and Olives finish with Oregano

Bella Pizza CBR

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Delicious Dosa

Amara Indian Restaurant

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

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Beautiful outdoors and vines

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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