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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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Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
People grabbing at a pizza. The Shaking Hand branded coasters surrounding pizza

The Shaking Hand

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Sweet Pea & Poppy and Robyn Rowe Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Three men standing and smiling

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
A hand holding a vanilla and chocolate soft serve icecream in a cone

Future Swirl

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door & Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $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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