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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

Ujin Matcha House, Canberra

Ujin Matcha House

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Japenese food and drinks from above

Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Speakers Corner Bar

Speaker's Corner Bar

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

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Sweet Pea & Poppy Chocolates

Sweet Pea and Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Crookwell  hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Troopers Rest

Troopers Rest

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Teaching my little niece how to make pizza

Smoko Woodfired Pizza

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, 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
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Braidwood Food Co.

Braidwood Food Company

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Small intimate classes

Cheesy Get-a-Whey

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
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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