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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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Empty restaurant with tables set ready for service

Lamshed's Food and Wine

Yarralumla, ACT
Over $30
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
A range of dishes at Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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National Press Club of Australia

Barton, ACT
Not specified
TSSI

The Southern Star Inn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Photo of gelato

Lickety Splits Gelato Bar

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wine and cheese laid out on a table with wine decanter

Brunello

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
A selection of colourful cakes

Ricardo's Cafe & Patisserie

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
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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