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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

BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under Bakery | Mawson

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
People in Lager House

Lager House

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Sweet Pea & Poppy Chocolates

Sweet Pea and Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Best indian restaurant in Gungahlin

Loha

Nicholls, ACT
Over $30
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

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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