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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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Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Roos Club

The Roos Club

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bartender pouring a cocktail

Bar Beirut

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Loose Goat Bistro

The Loose Goat Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Merino Bistro

Merino Bistro

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

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Yass Valley Bakery

Yass Valley Bakery

Yass, 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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