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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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Bars and restaurants with the best views of Canberra

Browse places to eat and drink

Yass Restaurant

Ewe'n Me Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating294 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Japanese decor

Iori Japanese Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating288 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Over $30
Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

TripAdvisor rating280 reviews
Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of mixed entrees

Rama’s Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating279 reviews
Pearce, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Public bar

Public Bar

TripAdvisor rating278 reviews
Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior at Knox

The Knox Made in Watson

TripAdvisor rating277 reviews
Watson, ACT
Not specified
Views of the lake, the hills and Telstra Tower

Southern Cross Yacht Club

TripAdvisor rating275 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hibo1

Hibernian Hotel

TripAdvisor rating271 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Family Hotel

Lotts Family Hotel

TripAdvisor rating236 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Barista making coffee

Ona Coffee House

TripAdvisor rating226 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Front counter of the Albion Cafe

The Albion Cafe Braidwood

TripAdvisor rating225 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Coffee Pedaler

The Coffee Pedaler

TripAdvisor rating224 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Display cabinet of elaborate sweet treats

Space Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating223 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Not specified
A family having a picnic on green grass in front of a lake

Snapper & Co.

TripAdvisor rating216 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan

Royal Hotel Queanbeyan

TripAdvisor rating215 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Two women enjoy glasses of wine indoors

Vincent

TripAdvisor rating207 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Portrait Cafe

Portrait Cafe

TripAdvisor rating201 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Food & Drink

Eighty/Twenty Food

TripAdvisor rating200 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pub interior

Civic Pub

TripAdvisor rating192 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Coffee

Cafe Dolcetto

TripAdvisor rating192 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Photo of The Keller Bar

Harmonie German Club

TripAdvisor rating186 reviews
Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra's First Neapolitan Pizzeria

Trecento Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating184 reviews
Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining table with a variety of food dishes in front of diners

Taj Agra Dickson

TripAdvisor rating184 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Not specified
People dining at Inka

Inka

TripAdvisor rating183 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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