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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

Hotel Restaurant

Ewe'n Me Restaurant

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Southern-Railway-Hotel-Coolavin-pub-goulburn-accommodation-bar

Southern Railway Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay and Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
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Contentious Character Urban Winery

Fyshwick, ACT
Over $30
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

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

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Pomegranate main

Pomegranate Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
food in a bowl at My Rainbow Dreams

My Rainbow Dreams

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Lanterne Rooms interior

Lanterne Rooms

Campbell, ACT
Over $30
Small intimate classes

Cheesy Get-a-Whey

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
P1

Paragon Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
4th Seed Cafe

4th Seed Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Braidwood Bakery

Braidwood Bakery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
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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