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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla Catering

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Wayback beer range being poured at Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Gorgeous river views from the lawn

Riverside Cafe Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, 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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