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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

Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Visitors enjoying the local Apple Thief cider and apples amongst the apple orchards.

The Apple Thief - Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, 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
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, 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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