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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

Queanbeyan Leagues Club

Queanbeyan Leagues Club

TripAdvisor rating54 reviews
Queanbeyan, 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
A selection of over 100 wines on a wall.

Amici Wine Bar & Deli

TripAdvisor rating46 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside the front cafe

The Front Gallery & Cafe

TripAdvisor rating45 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Avocado on rye

Rye

TripAdvisor rating43 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Baby su

Baby

TripAdvisor rating35 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Bowls of ramen on long table

Ramentic

TripAdvisor rating34 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor

Double Drummer

TripAdvisor rating33 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Band onstage at Smith's Alternative in front of an audience

Smith's Alternative

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Beer, pizza and cocktails

88mph

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Food photo of Okami

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Mawson

TripAdvisor rating24 reviews
Mawson, ACT
Over $30
Qbn RSL Bowling Club

RSL Bowling Club

TripAdvisor rating21 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
GBG

The George Bar and Grill

TripAdvisor rating18 reviews
Forrest, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nerson's Braidwood

Nerson's Braidwood

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Badger & Co - Bar

Badger & Co

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Acton, ACT
Under $20
Crispy tofu

Raijin Japanese Cuisine

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Mckellar, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Canberra Wine House interior

The Canberra Wine House

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nat serving drinks Crookwell Services Club

Crookwell Services Club

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brod food truck

Brodburger at Capital Brewing Fyshwick

TripAdvisor rating9 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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