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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

Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Sweet Pea & Poppy Chocolates

Sweet Pea and Poppy Artisan Chocolate

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

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Speakers Corner Bar

Speaker's Corner Bar

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

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

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
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