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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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A vibrant café/bar located by Lake Burley Griffin. The outdoor seating area features modern tables and chairs with colourful cushions, surrounded by lush greenery.

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East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Harrison & Sons

Harrison & Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Hotel Facade

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
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