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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

breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Sir George Pub Exterior

The Sir George

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Breakfast at Fox and Bow

Fox and Bow Farrer

Farrer, ACT
Not specified
sunset on Lake Burley Griffin at The Jetty Canberra

The Jetty

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Braddon Merchant Dining

Braddon Merchant

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of mixed entrees

Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant

Pearce, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Gundog Estate Cork Steet Cellar Door Gundaroo

Gundog Estate Cork Street Cellar Door

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Traditional English style pub in the heart of Canberra

The Durham Castle Arms Pub and Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
out

Casanova's

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of the restaurant.

Little Steamer

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Dining Area

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

Phillip, ACT
Over $30
TRBC

Tumut River Brewing Co

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Shot of Verity Lane Market from Verity Laneway

Verity Lane Market

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Piccolo By Amici

Piccolo by Amici

Canberra, 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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