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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

Front of One For The Road

One for the Road

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
People in Lager House

Lager House

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fior de latte, Double smoke ham, Mushrooms and Olives finish with Oregano

Bella Pizza CBR

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
close up

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
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