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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

Breakfast at Fox and Bow

Fox and Bow Farrer

Farrer, ACT
Not specified
sunset on Lake Burley Griffin at The Jetty Canberra

The Jetty

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burger and chips

Soldiers Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Wide view of room with bar, tables and chairs, no people

Brew Nation

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Plate of mixed entrees

Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant

Pearce, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Four Winds Vineyard

Four Winds Vineyard Cellar Door

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Traditional English style pub in the heart of Canberra

The Durham Castle Arms Pub and Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
out

Casanova's

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Interior of the restaurant.

Little Steamer

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
China Tea Club table

China Tea Club

Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Restaurant

Mezzalira

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Shot of Verity Lane Market from Verity Laneway

Verity Lane Market

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
staff member at Redbrick Coffee City

Redbrick Coffee City

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Café

The Promenade Café

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
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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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