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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Deep-fried, crispy pork belly.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
La Cocina Pura

La Cocina Pura

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla at Altenburg

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
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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