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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

Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior with shelf

INTRA

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Highroad

Highroad

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Rustic cafe interior

Penny University Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Under $20
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Shopfront

Urban By Asian Tiger

Acton, ACT
Under $20
The Caberra Distillery Products all in a line

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Truffle dog Bella assists Dick in locating a truffle in the soil

Durran Durra Truffles

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
New Yurt

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Lava Coffee Campbell

Lava Coffee Campbell

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Qbn RSL Bowling Club

Queanbeyan RSL Memorial Bowling Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Goulburn Workers

Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
SV23

Clonakilla Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bar

Pony Up

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kingsdale2

Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
interior of Nichi Canberra

Nichi

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Pancakes

Café 3:Sixteen Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
People picking wine grapes, with tractor in background and dog sitting in foreground

Murrumbateman Winery

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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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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