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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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Tomo Tomo

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
outside

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Shopfront

Urban By Asian Tiger

Acton, ACT
Under $20
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
interior of Nichi Canberra

Nichi

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Variety Delicious food

Nanyang Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Chisholm

Chisholm, ACT
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

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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