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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

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Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Crookwell hotel

Crookwell Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Homeleigh Grove

Homeleigh Grove

Yass, NSW
Not specified
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Inside Venue

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tutu

Tutu Wraps Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Eatery

Tablelands at the Bowlo

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Crafting cocktails and great vibes at The Embassy CBR, where Canberra’s nightlife comes alive. 🍸✨

The Embassy CBR

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Criterion Hotel

Criterion Hotel

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Olive Trees

Olive View Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

Majura, ACT
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
food and coffee at Good Neighbour Cafe

Good Neighbour Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Internal view of empty restaurant with yellow Divine light on wall

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Pauls Cafe

Pauls Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, 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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