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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

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating2 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Emma Shaw of Pique Nique serves a local Canberra wine

Pique Nique: wine appreciation classes and events

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Hotel

Majors Creek Hotel - The Elrington

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Dining and drinks area

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
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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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