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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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A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Wine and cheese laid out on a table with wine decanter

Brunello

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hotel Facade

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Olives on tree

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Zam

Zambrero Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

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

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Gorgeous river views from the lawn

Riverside Cafe Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Group of people smiling at the camera

Saffron Room

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
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
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, 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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