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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

Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Poppys

Jim's Bean Machine (Goulburn Soldiers Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Modern interior of a restaurant.

Botswana Butchery

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

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

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, 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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