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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

Row of seating inside cafe

Li'l Brew Espresso Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
close up

Much To Do About Chocolate

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Wine barrels

Yarralaw Springs Wines - Cellar Door

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Exterior

Jerrabomberra Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Barista at Salters Making Coffee

Salters at Dirty Janes

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Aerial view Steampacket Hotel

Steampacket Hotel

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TEH

The Empire Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
We can accommodate big groups too

Don Japanese Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Chocolates

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
sign

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

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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