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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

Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Italian dessert plated on a table with coffee on the side

Italian and Sons

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Entry side

The Batlow Hotel

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Photo of Lark Hill Sangiovese Red wine with Lunch on the Deck at Lark Hill

Lark Hill Winery

Queanbeyan, NSW
Over $30
Front of restaurant

Beltana Farm Dining

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
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
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Entrance

Jam Factory Tasting Room

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Modern interior of a restaurant.

Botswana Butchery

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
drinks at ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Group of people eating food

Wildbark Cafe

Throsby, ACT
Under $20
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

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

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Best cafe in canberra

East Row Cafe

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Carpaccio

Compa Ristorante

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
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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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