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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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PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

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

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Speakers Corner Bar

Speaker's Corner Bar

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons at LOLO and LOLA enjoying traditional Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, 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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