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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
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

Front Gate

Long Rail Gully Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
With a beautiful, spacious seating area, Grillin' offers customers a surreal dine-in experience.

Grillin'

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Exterior photo of the Braidwood Hotel taken from Wallace St. It is a Georgian Style Pub.

Braidwood Commercial Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Rosa's coffee

Rosa's

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

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

Canteen

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
People grabbing at a pizza. The Shaking Hand branded coasters surrounding pizza

The Shaking Hand

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Hand using chopsticks to pick up noodles

Senn Noods

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

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

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie (Goulburn Workers)

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Wine at the Dog on the Tucker Box cafe

Dog on the Tucker Box Lolly Shop and Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Bar

The Alby

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Stephanie Helm

The Vintner's Daughter

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, 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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