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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

Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
delicious, golden, crisp, tasty, succulent pork knuckle

Knuckles Restaurant

Narrabundah, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Store layout of Paranormal Wines - stools, tables and variety of wines

Paranormal Wines

Campbell, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PJs back room bar with picture of Jack Nicholson

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Fried rice and wontons in takeaway containers

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Crafting cocktails and great vibes at The Embassy CBR, where Canberra’s nightlife comes alive. 🍸✨

The Embassy CBR

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The George Bar & Dining Bungendore

The George Bar and Dining

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
GreenHouse Coffee and Co

GreenHouse Coffee and Co

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
lINE OF PEOPLE WAITING TO COLLECT AND ORDER COFFEE

Espresso Room - New Acton

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Outside of an after-hours cafe

Kita

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
A line up of six Canberra wines on a wooden plinth

Wine Tasting in the City - Canberra Cellar Door

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Fabulous coffee in Queanbeyan

Thirty4 Cafe and Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ambrosia Lounge

Ambrosia Lounge

Fyshwick, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
pastries at Under Bakery Canberra

Under Bakery | Dairy Road

Fyshwick, ACT
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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