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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

The Goulburn Club

Goulburn Club

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Shot of Verity Lane Market from Verity Laneway

Verity Lane Market

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Swan & King

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Wide view of room with bar, tables and chairs, no people

Brew Nation

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The front

Redbrick Coffee

TripAdvisor rating3 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Monster Summer Menu

Monster Kitchen and Bar

TripAdvisor rating953 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

TripAdvisor rating869 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bicicletta Restaurant - Food

Bicicletta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating796 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

TripAdvisor rating588 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Sir George Pub Exterior

The Sir George

TripAdvisor rating558 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Restaurant, Cellar Door and Vineyard

TripAdvisor rating556 reviews
Yass, NSW
Over $30
Busy restaurant interior

CBD Dumpling House

TripAdvisor rating545 reviews
Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Father and son enjoying their meal

Brodburger at the Glassworks, Kingston

TripAdvisor rating425 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Under $20
The cheese room at Silo in Kingston

Silo Bakery and Cafe

TripAdvisor rating423 reviews
Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Ostani Bar

Ostani Bar

TripAdvisor rating418 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front glass doors of a cafe. There are stained glass windows on the back wall of the cafe.

Bookplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

TripAdvisor rating378 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
tian restaurant

Tian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating348 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating348 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

TripAdvisor rating319 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Promenade Café

The Promenade Café

TripAdvisor rating311 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Beer garden full of patrons at night

King O'Malley's Irish Pub

TripAdvisor rating287 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Views of the lake, the hills and Telstra Tower

Southern Cross Yacht Club

TripAdvisor rating281 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

TripAdvisor rating277 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar & Grill

TripAdvisor rating239 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
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