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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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Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant & Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
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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