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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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Artistically plated dish at Raku restaurant

Chef-hatted and awarded restaurants

Browse places to eat and drink

Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A table of two set for dinner with meals and wine glasses.

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Carlotta's food offering

Carlotta

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Bryants Breakfast

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, 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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