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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

Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Local Spirit Distillery Tasting Room, Cellar door, tasting experience, vodka gin whisky singlemalt

Local Spirit Distillery Cellar Door

Hall, ACT
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Clementine Bakery Pastries

Clementine Bakery Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
dining room and private dining at such and such

Such and Such

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hotel Facade

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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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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