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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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The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Large spacious dining arrangement

Ondine - European Brasserie

Deakin, ACT
Over $30
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Tiger Lane

Tiger Lane

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Our Wines

Norton Road Wines

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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