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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

Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cover

Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Salters Cafe Canberra

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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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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