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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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Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

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

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Our Venue

A Bite to Eat

Chifley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, 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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