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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Photo of gelato

Lickety Splits Gelato Bar

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hotel Facade

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Crowd of people standing outside and old English style pub

The George Harcourt Inn

Nicholls, ACT
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
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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