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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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Interior with shelf

Intra PRVN

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Beautiful decorated bar wall and shelves

Queenies

TripAdvisor rating5 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Pancakes

Café 3:Sixteen Murrumbateman

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Outdoor deck with people sitting at bar tables

Verity Lane Market

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wide view of room with bar, tables and chairs, no people

Brew Nation

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front

Redbrick Coffee

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Dada

Dada Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Over $30
Are staff are dedicated hospitality professionals

The Peacemaker Saloon

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Swan & King

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Syrah Gin bottle and negroni cocktail

Big River Distilling Co

TripAdvisor rating2 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Monster Summer Menu

Monster Kitchen & Bar

TripAdvisor rating949 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

TripAdvisor rating863 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bicicletta Restaurant - Food

Bicicletta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating789 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

TripAdvisor rating581 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Restaurant and Vineyard

TripAdvisor rating556 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Busy restaurant interior

CBD Dumpling House

TripAdvisor rating544 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Table of food and wine set out before three guests.

The Sir George

TripAdvisor rating541 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Restaurant interior

Urban Pantry

TripAdvisor rating460 reviews
Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

TripAdvisor rating431 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Ostani Bar

Ostani Bar

TripAdvisor rating411 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front glass doors of a cafe. There are stained glass windows on the back wall of the cafe.

Bookplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

TripAdvisor rating378 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
BANJOS

Tian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating344 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating344 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Two styles of FreakShake ™

Pâtissez Manuka

TripAdvisor rating334 reviews
Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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