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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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Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
external image of corner restaurant and bar

Edgar's Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Under $20
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Deep-fried, crispy pork belly.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Cascades Restaurant and Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Our Venue

A Bite to Eat

Chifley, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Corang Estate gourmet picnic

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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