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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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Variety Delicious food

Nanyang Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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Ethiopian On Northbourne

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
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Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
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Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
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Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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