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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

Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Edamame, Sushi, Sashimi, Age dashi tofu, Miso soup, Rice, Teriyaki Chicken , Assorted Tempura

IORI Japanese Restaurant

Canberra City, ACT
Over $30
Sashimi

Raku

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Crispy tofu

Raijin Japanese Cuisine

Mckellar, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People in Lager House

Lager House

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Leeton St

Three Mills Bakery Leeton Street

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
photo of Vietnamese egg coffee, filtered coffee, salted cream coffee and lemon iced tea on stools

Monster Phin and Street Bites

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
New Yurt

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Cafe interior and exterior

Double Shot

Deakin, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Terrace dining

Goulburn Soldiers Club

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Little Sutton Bakehouse

Little Sutton Bakehouse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
SV23

Clonakilla Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Crookwell hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
The Sir George Pub Exterior

The Sir George

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Burger and chips

Murrumbateman Takeaway

Yass, NSW
Under $20
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Staff helping customers

Hopscotch

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Coffee

Cafe Dolcetto

Yass, NSW
Under $20
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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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