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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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

Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood

The Bushranger Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ramen O City

Ramen O

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Retro Arcades, Tap beers, Kitchen by Soul Cartel

Token Arcade & Kitchen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Cuppacumbalong dining room with outlook over gardens

Cuppacumbalong Dining Experience

Tharwa, ACT
Not specified
restaurant

Flui restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Lush 1

Lush Cafe and Bar

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Amritsari Kulcha with Chhole

Chatkazz Canberra - Indian Street Food & More

Gungahlin, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Biggies BBQ Baravan

Biggies BBQ

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Smarts Butchery

Smarts Butchery

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Exterior of the Telegraph Hotel Guning

Telegraph Hotel

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Empty outdoor tables with blue and black seating

Brew & Brew Café and Bar

Forrest, ACT
Not specified
Coffee being brewed into a pale blue coffee cup

Brew & Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Canberra District Wine Region - Liquid Geography

Canberra District Wine Region

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Deadwood

Deadwood

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
5911

Café 5911

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Close up

Joshua's Fault Wine

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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