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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

Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
A man writes a menu on a large window glass.

Onzieme

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

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

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

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

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
DeVINO Front

DeVino Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Deep-fried, crispy pork belly.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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