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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

Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Shovel Coffee Co

Shovel Coffee Co.

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
cake on a plate at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Kambah

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

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

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

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

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

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

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

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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