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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

A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Nasi Goreng with chicken + Jasmine Iced-tea

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Patrons at LOLO and LOLA enjoying traditional Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, 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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