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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

Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Restaurant, Cellar Door and Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Over $30
A line up of six Canberra wines on a wooden plinth

Wine Tasting in the City - Canberra Cellar Door

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

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Helix Bar & Dining

Helix Bar & Dining

Canberra International Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dionysus Winery

Wine and Chocolate Experiences at Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
pastries at Under Bakery Canberra

Under Bakery | Dairy Road

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bowning Hotel

Bowning Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Evening drinks at RIzla

Rizla

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Maple + Clove

Maple and Clove

Barton, ACT
Under $20
A dimly lit restaurant interior

Louis Dining

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Monster Summer Menu

Monster Kitchen and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior shot of Walsh's

Walsh's Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior at Knox

The Knox Made in Watson

Watson, ACT
Not specified
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Dining Room

Grazing

Yass, NSW
Over $30
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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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