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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

&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Hokkaido Gungahlin

Hokkaido

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Delicious Dosa

Amara Indian Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Kingston

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Noi

NOI Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mouat's Farm

Mouat's Farm

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Kaffeine 2582

Kaffeine 2582

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Let's Gather

Let's Gather

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Summer

Margot Bar - Espresso. Vin. Fromage

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
gift boxed artisan chocolate hearts With individual artisan chocolate hearts, flowers in backhround

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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