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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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Vines walk at Mount Majura

Mount Majura Vineyard

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

Divine Cafe & Bar

Macquarie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Hong Kong Garden Crookwell

Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla Catering

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Binalong

Binalong Pub Bistro

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Royal Hotel Bungendore

Royal Hotel Bungendore

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bright-pink interior decorated with various props. Red booths. (Bad Bunny's interior)

Bad Bunny Eatery

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Back Bar 1

Volstead Repeal

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Restaurant at the Golfie

Yass Golf Club Bistro

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Cascades Restaurant

Weeping Birch Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
LD

The Loaded Dog Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
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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