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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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Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

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

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

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

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Zam

Zambrero Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Carlotta's food offering

Carlotta

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

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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