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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

Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Top Cocktail Picks

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bowning Hotel

Bowning Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar and Grill

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Girl picking berries at Clyde River Berry Farm

Clyde River Berry Farm

Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, NSW
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pomegranate main

Pomegranate Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka surrounded by bright florals

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
4th Seed Cafe

4th Seed Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
YAZZBAR

Yazzbar

Yass, NSW
Under $20
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nat serving drinks Crookwell Services Club

Crookwell Services Club

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

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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