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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

bar at Caribou Kingston

Caribou Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
C&G Paddock

Campbell and George

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Cider Products

The Apple Thief Cider House

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Interior of modern Vietnamese reasturant

Bistro Nguyen’s

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Wayback beer range being poured at Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Range of Japanese dishes and hotpot with a person reaching across with chopsticks

Taki

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Strawberry cheesecake tartlet

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
out

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Person behind counter

Sandoochie

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Front of One For The Road

One for the Road

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
The front of a cafe register.

Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Parkes, ACT
Under $20
4

The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
People in Lager House

Lager House

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

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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