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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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Food

Beltana Farm

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hibo1

Hibernian Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Breakfast at Fox and Bow

Fox and Bow Farrer

Farrer, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
sunset on Lake Burley Griffin at The Jetty Canberra

The Jetty

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Plate of mixed entrees

Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant

Pearce, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Traditional English style pub in the heart of Canberra

The Durham Castle Arms Pub and Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside bakery

Gundagai Bakery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
China Tea Club table

China Tea Club

Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar and Grill

Barton, ACT
Over $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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