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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

Ostani Bar

Ostani Bar

TripAdvisor rating408 reviews
Barton, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The front glass doors of a cafe. There are stained glass windows on the back wall of the cafe.

Bookplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

TripAdvisor rating377 reviews
Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
BANJOS

Tian Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating342 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Entrance Gundagai District Services Club

Gundagai Services Club

TripAdvisor rating342 reviews
Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

TripAdvisor rating314 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Beer garden full of patrons at night

King O'Malley's Irish Pub

TripAdvisor rating281 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

TripAdvisor rating275 reviews
Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Chifley’s Bar & Grill

Chifley's Bar & Grill

TripAdvisor rating237 reviews
Barton, ACT
Over $30
Redsalt Restaurant

Redsalt Restaurant - Canberra

TripAdvisor rating226 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Dining Area

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

TripAdvisor rating213 reviews
Phillip, ACT
Over $30
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Edgar's Inn

TripAdvisor rating193 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Duxton Seating

The Duxton

TripAdvisor rating186 reviews
O'Connor, ACT
Between $20 and $30
First Edition Canberra share boards

First Edition Canberra

TripAdvisor rating179 reviews
Canberra, ACT
Over $30
A platter of food presented on a wooden board.

Kitchen Garden At Rodney’s

TripAdvisor rating157 reviews
Pialligo, ACT
Under $20
Staff helping customers

Hopscotch

TripAdvisor rating146 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Braidwood Bakery

Braidwood Bakery

TripAdvisor rating142 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Olims Sports Bar

Olims Bar and Bistro

TripAdvisor rating128 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin

Pollen

TripAdvisor rating118 reviews
Acton, ACT
Under $20
front of hotel

Tourist Hotel

TripAdvisor rating111 reviews
Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Spring High Tea at The Tea Lounge

The Tea Lounge at Hyatt Hotel Canberra

TripAdvisor rating110 reviews
Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating106 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Terrace dining

Goulburn Soldiers Club

TripAdvisor rating102 reviews
Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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Two Before Ten

TripAdvisor rating91 reviews
Aranda, ACT
Under $20
Lien's Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant

Lien's Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating82 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
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