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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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Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
picture of cafe meal

The Chubby Cat Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa Recreation Club Hilltops Region NSW 2586

Boorowa Recreation Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

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

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

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

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Much To Do About Chocolate

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, 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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