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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

Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bright-pink interior decorated with various props. Red booths. (Bad Bunny's interior)

Bad Bunny Eatery

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Wine and cheese laid out on a table with wine decanter

Brunello

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
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