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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
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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

Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe interior

Arc Redbrick Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, 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
Avtar

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Troopers Rest is the home of Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
A wooden dining table filled with Filipino dishes including crispy pork belly, fried rice with eggs,

Manila in Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PJs back room bar with picture of Jack Nicholson

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

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

Aranya Acres

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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