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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

Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Spread of Lebanese food on wooden table

Al Manoosh

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Gorgeous river views from the lawn

Riverside Cafe Tumut

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

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
High Jinks Bar

High Jinks

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
A tray of golden pastries from a birds eye view

Under

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

Goulburn Brewery

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

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Asian dishes steaming laid out on a table

SaPa Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
Balcony area of bar

Highball

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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
Four 200ml Bottles packaged in a cube

The Canberra Distillery

Mitchell, ACT
Not specified
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison & Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Pronto by Trecento

Pronto by Trecento

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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