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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

Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

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

AL Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Prawn dish

AKIBA

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Wide View of Seated Beer Garden

Capital Brewing Co.

Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Romantic evening lighting over diners

Rubicon

Griffith, ACT
Over $30
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under Bakery | Mawson

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
natural nine

natural nine

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nerson's Braidwood

Nerson's Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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VIBE Bistro

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
bar at Caribou Kingston

Caribou Kingston

Kingston, ACT
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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