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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

The Coffee Pedaler

The Coffee Pedaler

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Beer, pizza and cocktails

88mph

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Canberra Cake

Cafe at the Arboretum

Molonglo Valley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining table with a variety of food dishes in front of diners

Taj Agra Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
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Contentious Character Urban Winery

Fyshwick, ACT
Over $30
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
ramentic

Ramentic

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A wooden dining table filled with Filipino dishes including crispy pork belly, fried rice with eggs,

Manila in Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lanterne Rooms interior

Lanterne Rooms

Campbell, ACT
Over $30
Food

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pizza chef

Villa Olivo

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
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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