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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

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The Embassy CBR

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Swan & King

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Food

Dollys

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fresh food with a funky vibe

Mocan and Green Grout

Acton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
GreenHouse Coffee and Co

GreenHouse Coffee and Co

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Goulburn Club

Goulburn Club

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Interior of Rebel

Rebel Rebel

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
food bowl at Sunday in Canberra Cafe

Sunday in Canberra Cafe

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
TEH

The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Vanilla Pod

Vanilla Pod Food and Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
cafe

Cork Street Cafe

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
AH

Australian Hotel Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
delicious, golden, crisp, tasty, succulent pork knuckle

Knuckles Restaurant

Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A line up of six Canberra wines on a wooden plinth

Wine Tasting in the City - Canberra Cellar Door

Parkes, 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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