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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

Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Braddon Merchant Dining

Braddon Merchant

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Beautiful decorated bar wall and shelves

Queenies

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
McKellar Ridge

McKellar Ridge Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The cheese room at Silo in Kingston

Silo Bakery and Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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
Crookwell hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Jars of homemade relishes with fresh tomatoes and basil

Long Track Pantry

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
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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