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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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Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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