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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

Kevin Bacon and Friar Tuck

The Hungry Brown Cow

Holt, ACT
Not specified
Salters Cafe Canberra

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Large spacious dining arrangement

Ondine - European Brasserie

Deakin, ACT
Over $30
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Corang Estate gourmet picnic

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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