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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

The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
People standing and sitting on chairs and tables in front of van

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Interior of cosy bar

11e Cave

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
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Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
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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