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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

Dionysus Winery

Wine and Chocolate Experiences at Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
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Cafe West

Cafe West

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
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Flowers and inside of bloom room

Bloom Room CBR

Canberra, ACT
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Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
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interior of Nichi Canberra

Nichi

Kingston, ACT
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Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
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Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
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Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
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External image of Heywood at sunset

Nick O'Leary Wines - Heywood Cellar Door and Restaurant

Yass, NSW
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Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
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Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
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Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
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Variety Delicious food

Nanyang Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Local products, from the Snowy Valleys and surrounds, at Local at Learmonts, Tumut

Local at Learmont's

Tumut, NSW
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pastries at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Chisholm

Chisholm, ACT
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Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
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Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
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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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