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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

Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating349 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

TripAdvisor rating320 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Café

The Promenade Café

TripAdvisor rating311 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Couple eating lunch

Lonsdale Street Roasters

TripAdvisor rating301 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

TripAdvisor rating284 reviews
Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Public bar

Public Bar

TripAdvisor rating282 reviews
Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

TripAdvisor rating277 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar and Grill

TripAdvisor rating239 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

TripAdvisor rating232 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
A family having a picnic on green grass in front of a lake

Snapper & Co.

TripAdvisor rating229 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ona Coffee House

Ona Coffee House

TripAdvisor rating228 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Dining Area

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

TripAdvisor rating221 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Over $30
Lamb Rump Cap – Succulent lamb with glazed carrots, tomato salsa and chimichurri

First Edition Canberra

TripAdvisor rating205 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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Edgar's Inn

TripAdvisor rating196 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burger and chips

Soldiers Club Bistro

TripAdvisor rating192 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of large crowd of people cheering for a competition at Oktoberfest 2025

Harmonie German Club

TripAdvisor rating191 reviews
Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A platter of food presented on a wooden board.

Kitchen Garden At Rodney’s

TripAdvisor rating159 reviews
Pialligo, ACT
Under $20
Pizza chef

Villa Olivo

TripAdvisor rating154 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Bakery

Braidwood Bakery

TripAdvisor rating148 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Staff helping customers

Hopscotch

TripAdvisor rating148 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra Cake

Cafe at the Arboretum

TripAdvisor rating144 reviews
Molonglo Valley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
EQ Cafe by day

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Deakin

TripAdvisor rating137 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Traditional English style pub in the heart of Canberra

The Durham Castle Arms Pub and Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating137 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin

Pollen

TripAdvisor rating134 reviews
Acton, ACT
Under $20
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