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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

Beautiful outdoors and vines

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Southern-Railway-Hotel-Coolavin-pub-goulburn-accommodation-bar

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Speakers Corner Bar

Speaker's Corner Bar

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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