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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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Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wine at the Dog on the Tucker Box cafe

Dog on the Tucker Box Lolly Shop and Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
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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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