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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

Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Exterior of a café.

Fox and Bow Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Food Bliss on a Plate

Dosa Hut Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Boorowa recreation golf club

Boorowa Recreation Golf Club

Young, NSW
Not specified
The Flock bar

Flock Restaurant and Beer Garden

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
TCC

The Coffee Club Goulburn

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
Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium Murrumbateman

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Food

Beltana Farm

Pialligo, ACT
Not specified
Wagyu flank + garlic butter, served with a glass of red wine, a side of carrots, and sprouts

Tintino

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
Trader & Co front counter and drinks, breakfast, lunch, all-day and kids menu display

Trader and Co Cafe

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Range of Ethiopian dishes photographed from above

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Tomato & bocconcini toast

Café MAMÉ

Melba, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Mu & Cicada Bar Sake

Mu Omakase & Cicada Bar

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Couple couple being served cake over the counter

Via Dolce Pasticceria

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Friday Night

Squeaky Clean

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
The Gathering Cafe

The Gathering Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
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