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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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Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Tootsie Gallery Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Back Bar 1

Volstead Repeal

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Cascades Restaurant and Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, 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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