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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Zam

Zambrero Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium

Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Rice cake skewer

B One Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outside seating

Cypher Brewing Co

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kosciuszko Wines

Kosicuszko Wines

Hall, ACT
Not specified
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Cafe Sosta

Cafe Sosta

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Olives on tree

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Carlotta's food offering

Carlotta

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, 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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