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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

The Yard with bean bags

Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison

TripAdvisor rating63 reviews
Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Southbound

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong

TripAdvisor rating63 reviews
Greenway, ACT
Between $20 and $30
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

TripAdvisor rating59 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Sunset

Café Lerida

TripAdvisor rating54 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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The Howling Moon

TripAdvisor rating54 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Queanbeyan Leagues Club

Queanbeyan Leagues Club

TripAdvisor rating54 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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Lerida Estate

TripAdvisor rating54 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Antipasto

Amici Wine Bar & Deli

TripAdvisor rating47 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside the front cafe

The Front Gallery & Cafe

TripAdvisor rating45 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People picking wine grapes, with tractor in background and dog sitting in foreground

Murrumbateman Winery

TripAdvisor rating39 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bowls of ramen on long table

Ramentic

TripAdvisor rating34 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Baby

TripAdvisor rating34 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor

Double Drummer

TripAdvisor rating33 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Band onstage at Smith's Alternative in front of an audience

Smith's Alternative

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Beer, pizza and cocktails

88mph

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Food photo of Okami

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Mawson

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Mawson, ACT
Over $30
pastry being held in the air at Wildflour Canberra

Wildflour

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Qbn RSL Bowling Club

RSL Bowling Club

TripAdvisor rating22 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
GBG

The George Bar and Grill

TripAdvisor rating18 reviews
Forrest, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nerson's Braidwood

Nerson's Braidwood

TripAdvisor rating18 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Badger & Co - Bar

Badger & Co

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Acton, ACT
Under $20
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Crispy tofu

Raijin Japanese Cuisine

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Mckellar, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Club

Braidwood Servicemens Club

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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