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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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Outdoor dining spots for lunch and dinner

Browse places to eat and drink

Gundog Estate Cork Steet Cellar Door Gundaroo

Gundog Estate Cork Street Cellar Door

TripAdvisor rating91 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
natural nine

Natural Nine

TripAdvisor rating89 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Walsh's Hotel restaurant.

Walsh's Hotel

TripAdvisor rating87 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Queanbeyan

Ciao Cafe

TripAdvisor rating85 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Interior of Rebel

Rebel Rebel

TripAdvisor rating78 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Brunch date in the sun

Cafe Gather Braddon

TripAdvisor rating77 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
By Shots by Sal

Brindabella Hills Winery

TripAdvisor rating70 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Shop Frontage from Bowman St

Pizza Artigiana

TripAdvisor rating70 reviews
Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Assembly

Assembly The People's Pub

TripAdvisor rating65 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
new cellar door

Shaw Wines

TripAdvisor rating59 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Harvest Pudding

Harvest Cafe

TripAdvisor rating56 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

TripAdvisor rating56 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Creamy Pasta Dish

Criterion Hotel Crookwell

TripAdvisor rating55 reviews
Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
lerida main

Lerida Estate

TripAdvisor rating53 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Sunset

Café Lerida

TripAdvisor rating53 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Concept Coffee Bar and Cafe

Concept Coffee Bar and Cafe

TripAdvisor rating51 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

TripAdvisor rating48 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Little Sutton Bakehouse

Little Sutton Bakehouse

TripAdvisor rating47 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Evening drinks at RIzla

Rizla

TripAdvisor rating46 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Podilato

Podilato Restaurant & Bar

TripAdvisor rating44 reviews
Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Avocado on rye

Rye

TripAdvisor rating43 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Eden Road Wines

Eden Road Wines

TripAdvisor rating43 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Braidwood Hotel

Braidwood Hotel

TripAdvisor rating41 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
WCM

Win's Creek Meadery

TripAdvisor rating39 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
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