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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

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Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Variety Delicious food

Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Chisholm

Chisholm, ACT
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
DeVINO Front

DeVINO Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
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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