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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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Outdoor dining spots for lunch and dinner

Browse places to eat and drink

A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Shovel Coffee Co

Shovel Coffee Co.

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
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
Cider Products

The Apple Thief Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Eatery

Tablelands at the Bowlo

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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