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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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The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Share Style Eating

Azuma Den

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Plate lined with fruit, with pastries and jar of sauce set out on wooden table

The Pialligo Bakesmith

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
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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