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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

Pizza chef

Villa Olivo

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Step back in time to enjoy Canberra's history over a pint of GUINNESS

King O'Malley's

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Avtar

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Edgar's Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
EQ Cafe by day

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Deakin

Deakin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Beer, pizza and cocktails

88mph

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Restaurant, Cellar Door and Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Over $30
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin

Pollen

Acton, ACT
Under $20
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
cake on a plate at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Kambah

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Rollonin Cafe

Rollonin Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Interior of Rebel

Rebel Rebel

Canberra, ACT
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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