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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

TRBC

Tumut River Brewing Co

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Front

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Collector Wines winemaker Alex McKay kneels in the vineyard.

Collector Wines

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Octopus

Kivotos Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Nasi Goreng with chicken + Jasmine Iced-tea

Java Braidwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Pomegranate main

Pomegranate Restaurant

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

AL Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka surrounded by bright florals

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
P1

Paragon Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Pizza chef

Villa Olivo

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Young people lined up at the bar for cocktails

Hippo Co

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Distillery

Hillman Bros. Distilling Co.

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Trappers Bakery opposite The Big Merino

Trappers Bakery of Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Romantic evening lighting over diners

Rubicon

Griffith, ACT
Over $30
Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under Bakery | Mawson

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
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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