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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating6 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Shovel Coffee Co

Shovel Coffee Co.

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
cake on a plate at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Kambah

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
pastries and coffee at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

Yarralumla, ACT
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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