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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

A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

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

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Photo of gelato

Lickety Splits Gelato Bar

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Wine at the Dog on the Tucker Box cafe

Dog on the Tucker Box Lolly Shop and Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

Queanbeyan, NSW
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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