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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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Group of people walking into doorway behind a brick wall

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
View of the front of Eric's food van with menu on blackboards,  serving window and awnings.

Eric's Food Van

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Salters Cafe Canberra

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Pav

Pavilion Cafe Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Goulburn, NSW
Over $30
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of restaurant with white and brown tables and chairs

Saint Malo

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Interior of cosy bar

11e Cave

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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