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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

Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Southern-Railway-Hotel-Coolavin-pub-goulburn-accommodation-bar

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

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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