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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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Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door & Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Our Venue

A Bite to Eat

Chifley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie (Goulburn Soldiers Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Carlotta's food offering

Carlotta

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, 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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