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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

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
High Tea

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cafe Front

Coffee Collective

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
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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