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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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Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Clementine Bakery

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Wine at the Dog on the Tucker Box cafe

Dog on the Tucker Box Lolly Shop and Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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