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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

front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Beautiful outdoors and vines

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

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

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ramen O City

Ramen O

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

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Speakers Corner Bar

Speaker's Corner Bar

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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