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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

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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Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Custom made

Goulburn Donut Shop

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Captains Flat Hotel main bar

Captains Flat Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
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Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
DeVINO Front

DeVino Wine and Salumi

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Kingsdale Wines

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

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Hand holding a plate of food

Black & White Espresso

Wanniassa, ACT
Not specified
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Cellar door fun

Corang Estate Cellar Door and Pantry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Variety Delicious food

Madam Lu Malaysian Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Summer

Margot Bar - Espresso. Vin. Fromage

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Campbell

Purple Rain Cafe

Campbell, ACT
Not specified
Oriental Hotel Tumut

Oriental Hotel Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Between $20 and $30
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The Corner Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
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