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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

Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Hotel Facade

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Small intimate classes

Cheesy Get-a-Whey

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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