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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

PJs back room bar with picture of Jack Nicholson

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
134 Espresso Bar

134 Espresso Bar

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Patrons at LOLO and LOLA enjoying traditional Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Leyla Bar view

Leyla Bar

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Pizza trailer at night outside of Australian Croatian club in Turner

Pizza by Five Passions

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

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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