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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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Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
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Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
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outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
DeVINO Front

DeVino Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Fonda Mexican

Fonda Mexican

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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Kingsdale Wines

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Cup of coffee and plate of pastry on table

Espresso Room - Tuggeranong

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Mallaluka Wines

Mallaluka Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

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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