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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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Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Olives on tree

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $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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