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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

Front of cafe with doors open and people waiting to order

Brew & Brew Café

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
A line up of six Canberra wines on a wooden plinth

Wine Tasting in the City - Canberra Cellar Door

Parkes, ACT
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
Charcuterie board

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
pastries at Under Bakery Canberra

Under Bakery | Dairy Road

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

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

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Food

Tomo Tomo

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Merino Cafe cycling stop

Merino Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Shopfront

Urban By Asian Tiger

Acton, ACT
Under $20
Cafe front showing signage of Canberra Cafe

Canberra Cafe

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Barneys

Barney's Cafe

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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