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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

Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Deadwood

Deadwood

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

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cartel Taqueria

Cartel Taqueria

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
K&G1

K and G'z

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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