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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

Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Pancakes

Café 3:Sixteen Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Galutzi Cafe

Galutzi Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
People picking wine grapes, with tractor in background and dog sitting in foreground

Murrumbateman Winery

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Plate of mixed entrees

Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant

Pearce, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Traditional English style pub in the heart of Canberra

The Durham Castle Arms Pub and Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
BentSpoke food and drink

BentSpoke Brewing Co.

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
China Tea Club table

China Tea Club

Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
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Tattersalls Hotel Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
The Yard with bean bags

Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
staff member at Redbrick Coffee City

Redbrick Coffee City

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leeton St

Three Mills Bakery Leeton Street

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, 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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