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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 Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co

Yass, NSW
Under $20
An outdoor cafe catering to visitors to Stromlo Park.

Handlebar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe Woodworks

Cafe Woodworks

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A selection of Mediterranean dishes on a table in a restaurant.

Med

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

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

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Hotel

Majors Creek Hotel - The Elrington

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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