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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

Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Capriz's Italian

Capriz's Italian

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Pizza trailer at night outside of Australian Croatian club in Turner

Pizza by Five Passions

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Hold Fast Distillery

Hold Fast Distillery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

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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