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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

BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Chairman & Yip dining room

Chairman & Yip

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Coffee Pedaler

The Coffee Pedaler

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Rump Cap – Succulent lamb with glazed carrots, tomato salsa and chimichurri

First Edition Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Sweet Pea & Poppy Chocolates

Sweet Pea and Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
lerida main

Lerida Estate

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
An outdoor cafe catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

The Handlebar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Woden

Phillip, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
outside

Deadwood

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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