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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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Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery

Chisholm, ACT
Not specified
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

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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