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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

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Brodburger at Capital Brewing Fyshwick

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Nat serving drinks Crookwell Services Club

Crookwell Services Club

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Southern-Railway-Hotel-Coolavin-pub-goulburn-accommodation-bar

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
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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