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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

DeVINO Front

DeVINO Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
Cider Products

The Apple Thief Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Southern-Railway-Hotel-Coolavin-pub-goulburn-accommodation-bar

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Small intimate classes

Cheesy Get-a-Whey

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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