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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

Top Cocktail Picks

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fresh food with a funky vibe

Mocan and Green Grout

Acton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
outside

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
ramentic

Ramentic

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Girl picking berries at Clyde River Berry Farm

Clyde River Berry Farm

Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, NSW
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Podilato

Podilato Restaurant & Bar

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PC1

The Park Cafe Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Vanilla Pod

Vanilla Pod Food and Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
cafe

Cork Street Cafe

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Share Style Eating

Azuma Den

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Beer, pizza and cocktails

88mph

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

Kingston, ACT
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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