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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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Tenkomori Ramen House Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lava Coffee Kingston

Lava Coffee Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
THC

The Hub Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Dog Trap's wine and their dog

Dog Trap Vineyard

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Caberra Distillery Products all in a line

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Food at Clover

Clover Dining

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
food at Ethiopian On Northbourne

Ethiopian On Northbourne

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
aerial view of food and drinks at Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Southbound Clubhouse & Grill

Greenway, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Tabouli salad menu item at Azima Lebanese restaurant Canberra

Azima

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
outside

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
interior of Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Lyneham, ACT
Not specified
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
BBCB

Bluebird Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
K&G1

K and G'z

Goulburn, 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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