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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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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
external image of corner restaurant and bar

Edgar's Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Our dining space has 30 seats, a lovely mixture of warm timber and Indonesian decorations

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Deep-fried, crispy pork belly.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
La Cocina Pura

La Cocina Pura

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Food

Oliver's Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Pav

Pavilion Cafe Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Blue Eyes CBR Cocktail & Wine Bar

Blue Eyes

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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