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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

Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Nasi Goreng with chicken + Jasmine Iced-tea

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Crafting cocktails and great vibes at The Embassy CBR, where Canberra’s nightlife comes alive. 🍸✨

The Embassy CBR

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
food and coffee at Good Neighbour Cafe

Good Neighbour Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
delicious, golden, crisp, tasty, succulent pork knuckle

Knuckles Restaurant

Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
all the food

Catbird Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
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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