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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

Thyme to TAste

Thyme to Taste Cafe

TripAdvisor rating102 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Cafe interior with cake displays

Farmers Daughter

TripAdvisor rating102 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Under $20
Display case of large and small cakes

The Flute Bakery

TripAdvisor rating99 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Highroad

Highroad

TripAdvisor rating96 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Gundog Estate Cork Steet Cellar Door Gundaroo

Gundog Estate Cork Street Cellar Door

TripAdvisor rating91 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
cafe

Cork Street Cafe

TripAdvisor rating91 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
natural nine

Natural Nine

TripAdvisor rating88 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Walsh's Hotel restaurant.

Walsh's Hotel

TripAdvisor rating87 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Queanbeyan

Ciao Cafe

TripAdvisor rating85 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Interior of Rebel

Rebel Rebel

TripAdvisor rating74 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Brunch date in the sun

Cafe Gather Braddon

TripAdvisor rating71 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Shop Frontage from Bowman St

Pizza Artigiana

TripAdvisor rating70 reviews
Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
By Shots by Sal

Brindabella Hills Winery

TripAdvisor rating69 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Assembly

Assembly The People's Pub

TripAdvisor rating62 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
new cellar door

Shaw Wines

TripAdvisor rating58 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Harvest Pudding

Harvest Cafe

TripAdvisor rating56 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Creamy Pasta Dish

Criterion Hotel Crookwell

TripAdvisor rating55 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Sunset

Café Lerida

TripAdvisor rating52 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lerida Estate building with vineyard in the foreground

Lerida Estate

TripAdvisor rating52 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

TripAdvisor rating51 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Concept Coffee Bar and Cafe

Concept Coffee Bar and Cafe

TripAdvisor rating49 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Roast duck on a plate with lime wedges

Home 98 Thai

TripAdvisor rating48 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

TripAdvisor rating47 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Little Sutton Bakehouse

Little Sutton Bakehouse

TripAdvisor rating47 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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