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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Club

Braidwood Servicemens Club

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Canberra Wine House interior

The Canberra Wine House

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Brod food truck

Brodburger at Capital Brewing Fyshwick

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Nat serving drinks Crookwell Services Club

Crookwell Services Club

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Olives on tree

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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