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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

DeVINO Front

DeVINO Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pizza trailer at night outside of Australian Croatian club in Turner

Pizza by Five Passions

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

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

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

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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