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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

Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Eatery

The Eatery (Goulburn Railway Bowling Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

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

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Bar upon opening

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, 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
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, 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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