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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

Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Tattersalls Hotel Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Exterior of Snow Bunny Cafe in Bredbo, NSW, showing the country-style café building,

Snow Bunny Cafe

Cooma, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior

Arc Redbrick Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bakery exterior shot Gibraltar St

Gunna Doo Bakery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior de latte, Double smoke ham, Mushrooms and Olives finish with Oregano

Bella Pizza CBR

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Murrumbateman Country Inn Bistro

Murrumbateman Country Inn Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Photo of bank on stage and crowd in foreground

Fun Time Pony

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Strawberry cheesecake tartlet

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Staff photo

Cafe Stepping Stone Strathnairn

Strathnairn, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining table with a variety of food dishes in front of diners

Taj Agra Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
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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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