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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

LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Photo of gelato

Lickety Splits Gelato Bar

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

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

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior

Arc

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

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door & Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bar upon opening

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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