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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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Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
A selection of Mediterranean dishes on a table in a restaurant.

Med

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Summer

Margot Bar - Espresso. Vin. Fromage

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
4

The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Under $20
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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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