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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

Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
cafe

Cork Street Cafe

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea Teahouse and Boutique

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Smokehouse restaurant, artisan smokehouse, restaurant in the vines winery cafe

Poachers Restaurant, Cellar Door and Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Photo of large crowd of people cheering for a competition at Oktoberfest 2025

Harmonie German Club

Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Helix Bar & Dining

Helix Bar & Dining

Canberra International Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
WIne Machine at Lake George Winery 2019

Lake George Winery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
pastries and coffee at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Bowning Hotel

Bowning Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Evening drinks at RIzla

Rizla

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
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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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