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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

Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
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Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Sashimi

Raku

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Chairman & Yip dining room

Chairman & Yip

Barton, ACT
Over $30
People in Lager House

Lager House

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

Deakin, ACT
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
PiePlace

Nerson's Pie Place

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Staff helping customers

Hopscotch

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Eden Road Wines

Eden Road Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, 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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