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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

staff member at Redbrick Coffee City

Redbrick Coffee City

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under Bakery | Mawson

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Beelinda's Bee Hive

Beelinda's Bee Hive Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Avtar

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

AL Manoosh

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

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, 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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