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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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Outdoor deck with people sitting at bar tables

Verity Lane Market

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Monster Summer Menu

Monster Kitchen & Bar

TripAdvisor rating951 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

TripAdvisor rating863 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bicicletta Restaurant - Food

Bicicletta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating793 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

TripAdvisor rating585 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Restaurant and Vineyard

TripAdvisor rating557 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Table of food and wine set out before three guests.

The Sir George

TripAdvisor rating554 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Busy restaurant interior

CBD Dumpling House

TripAdvisor rating542 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Restaurant interior

Urban Pantry

TripAdvisor rating460 reviews
Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

TripAdvisor rating433 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Father and son enjoying their meal

Brodburger at the Glassworks, Kingston

TripAdvisor rating424 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Ostani Bar

Ostani Bar

TripAdvisor rating414 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front glass doors of a cafe. There are stained glass windows on the back wall of the cafe.

Bookplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

TripAdvisor rating378 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
tian restaurant

Tian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating343 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating343 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

TripAdvisor rating317 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Cafe

The Promenade Café

TripAdvisor rating309 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Couple eating lunch

Lonsdale Street Roasters

TripAdvisor rating301 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Beer garden full of patrons at night

King O'Malley's Irish Pub

TripAdvisor rating284 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Views of the lake, the hills and Telstra Tower

Southern Cross Yacht Club

TripAdvisor rating280 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

TripAdvisor rating275 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar & Grill

TripAdvisor rating238 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

TripAdvisor rating231 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Barista making coffee

Ona Coffee House

TripAdvisor rating227 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
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