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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake
Aerial of some food dishes on a black table at Temporada | © Ashley St George
A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake
Aerial of some food dishes on a black table at Temporada | © Ashley St George
A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Outdoor dining spots for lunch and dinner

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A vibrant café/bar located by Lake Burley Griffin. The outdoor seating area features modern tables and chairs with colourful cushions, surrounded by lush greenery.

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A couple enjoying cocktails at Lazy Su in Braddon.

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Customers enjoying their meal in the outdoor dining area at Verity Lane Market.

Outdoor dining spots for lunch and dinner

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Category
Price range
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Summer

Margot Bar - Espresso. Vin. Fromage

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
People standing and sitting on chairs and tables in front of van

The House of Bubbles

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Under $20
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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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