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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

Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Main dining room at Inka Japanese/Peruvian restaurant in Canberra City

Inka

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Top Cocktail Picks

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Band onstage at Smith's Alternative in front of an audience

Smith's Alternative

Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bowning Hotel

Bowning Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A family having a picnic on green grass in front of a lake

Snapper & Co.

Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Girl picking berries at Clyde River Berry Farm

Clyde River Berry Farm

Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, NSW
Not specified
Barista at Salters Making Coffee

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Step back in time to enjoy Canberra's history over a pint of GUINNESS

King O'Malley's

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
EQ Cafe by day

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Deakin

Deakin, 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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