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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

Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
sign

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Al's Deli and Diner Menu

Al's Deli and Diner

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin

Pollen

Acton, ACT
Under $20
cake on a plate at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Kambah

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
pastries and coffee at L'épi Artisan Bakery Canberra

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Majors Creek Pub

Majors Creek Pub

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Ravi's

Ravi's Curry in a Hurry

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Wide View of Seated Beer Garden

Capital Brewing Co.

Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Counter

Niagara Cafe

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Under $20
Collector Wines winemaker Alex McKay kneels in the vineyard.

Collector Wines

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
food and coffee at Good Neighbour Cafe

Good Neighbour Cafe

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Lunetta during the day

Lunetta

Red Hill, ACT
Not specified
Terrace dining

Goulburn Soldiers Club

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka surrounded by bright florals

Underground Spirits

Kambah, ACT
Not specified
Eightysix bar

Eightysix

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
The Sir George Pub Exterior

The Sir George

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Barista wearing black pouring milk into a coffee cup

Espresso Room - Gungahlin

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Kodiak Bar

Kodiak Bar

Kingston, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, 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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