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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

Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Lava Coffee Kingston

Lava Coffee Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
food at Ethiopian On Northbourne

Ethiopian On Northbourne

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
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
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
interior of Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Lyneham, ACT
Not specified
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

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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