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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

Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior

Arc

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, 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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