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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

Dining table with a variety of food dishes in front of diners

Taj Agra Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
all the food

Catbird Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Albion Lunch

The Albion Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Olims Sports Bar

Olims Bar and Bistro

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A wooden dining table filled with Filipino dishes including crispy pork belly, fried rice with eggs,

Manila in Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Food

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hibo1

Hibernian Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Ciao Cafe & Cakes Queanbeyan

Ciao Cafe and Cakes Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
pastry being held in the air at Wildflour Canberra

Wildflour

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Outside bakery

Gundagai Bakery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Olive Trees

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Sunset

Café Lerida

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

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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