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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

Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
YAZZBAR

Yazzbar

Yass, NSW
Under $20
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Coffee Pedaler

The Coffee Pedaler

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Hotel Restaurant

Ewe'n Me Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin

Pollen

Acton, ACT
Under $20
Collector Wines winemaker Alex McKay kneels in the vineyard.

Collector Wines

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
cake on a plate at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Kambah

Kambah, 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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