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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Sweet Pea & Poppy Artisan Chocolate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Group of people working behind a bar

To All My Friends

Cook, ACT
Not specified
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
Eatery

Tablelands at the Bowlo

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Dining at Crookwell Golf Club

19th Hole Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
High Tea

High Tea at Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Cheese platter and a bottle of Sangiovese at Pankhurst Wines

Pankhurst Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Hands holding a fluffy katsu sandwich with a bowl or ramen and a drink nearby.

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
all the food

Catbird

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Pork Knuckle from Knuckles

Knuckles Restaurant

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Example

Ensemble and Co

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Bryants Salmon Pie

Bryant's Pies

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, 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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