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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

A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe & Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Wine and cheese laid out on a table with wine decanter

Brunello

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, 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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