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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
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
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, 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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