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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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King O'Malley's

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos, Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
pastries and coffee at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

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

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
interior of Bedst

Bedst

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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