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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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Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Small intimate classes

Cheesy Get-a-Whey

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Step back in time to enjoy Canberra's history over a pint of GUINNESS

King O'Malley's

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

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

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, 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
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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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