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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

The cheese room at Silo in Kingston

Silo Bakery and Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Black Rice Pudding w/ coconut cream, poached apple, lychee sorbet & butterscotch

Lazy Su

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
interior of Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Lyneham, ACT
Not specified
Southbound

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Busy restaurant interior

CBD Dumpling House

Canberra City, ACT
Under $20
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Patrons at LOLO and LOLA enjoying traditional Filipino flavours.

Lolo and Lola

Watson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
staff member at Redbrick Coffee City

Redbrick Coffee City

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Dickson Cafe - Counter

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Crookwell  hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Jars of homemade relishes with fresh tomatoes and basil

Long Track Pantry

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Two Before Ten Meal

Two Before Ten Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Breakfast at Fox and Bow

Fox and Bow Farrer

Farrer, ACT
Not specified
sunset on Lake Burley Griffin at The Jetty Canberra

The Jetty

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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