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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

Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior de latte, Double smoke ham, Mushrooms and Olives finish with Oregano

Bella Pizza CBR

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Murrumbateman Country Inn Bistro

Murrumbateman Country Inn Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Eden Road Wines

Eden Road Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Dada

Dada Restaurant

Phillip, ACT
Over $30
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Father and son enjoying their meal

Brodburger at the Glassworks, Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Chipotle Chocolate Cake on a stand and a few slices on plates.

Sweet Bones

Scullin, ACT
Under $20
Ken Helm

Helm Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of One For The Road

One for the Road

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
out

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
A wooden dining table filled with Filipino dishes including crispy pork belly, fried rice with eggs,

Manila in Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Chairman & Yip dining room

Chairman & Yip

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Food

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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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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