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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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Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

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

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla at Altenburg

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
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

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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