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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

Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

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

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie (Goulburn Soldiers Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Interior of a modern Italian resturant.

Bada Bing Dining Club

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Entrance sign of National Press Club of Australia

National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Photo of gelato

Lickety Splits Gelato Bar

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Lake front restaurant cafe bar

Walt and Burley

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Cabo Canberra

Cabo

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Stack of sandwiches wrapped

Mokka Café

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Biggies BBQ

Biggie's BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Poppys

Jim's Bean Machine (Goulburn Soldiers Club)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Modern interior of a restaurant.

Botswana Butchery

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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