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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

Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
handcrafted wines

Jeir Creek Wines

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Gorman & Co

Gorman & Co

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
GODIVA Canberra

GODIVA

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Three plates of food

Nickys

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

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
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