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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

Bryants Breakfast

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A table of two set for dinner with meals and wine glasses.

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Underground Spirits Shiraz Gin set in a picnic

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Group of people walking into doorway behind a brick wall

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
croissants

Three Mills Bakery Canberra City

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
View of the front of Eric's food van with menu on blackboards,  serving window and awnings.

Eric's Food Van

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Zam

Zambrero Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Oliver's Gundagai

Oliver's - Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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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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