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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

Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

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

Via Dolce Pasticceria

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

L'épi Artisan Bakery | Yarralumla

Yarralumla, ACT
Not specified
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Bungendore Lolly Shop

Bungendore Lolly Shop

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
interior of Bedst

Bedst

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Front entrance

Med

Barton, ACT
Over $30
Tabatinga

Tabatinga Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Matts Bakery

Matts Bakery and Cafe Crookwell

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Not specified
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Clementine

Clementine Bakery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Flavours

Anita Gelato Canberra

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
delicious, golden, crisp, tasty, succulent pork knuckle

Knuckles Restaurant

Narrabundah, ACT
Not specified
Ikigai Gungahlin

Ikigai

Gungahlin, ACT
Not specified
Tatts1

Tattersalls Hotel

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Steak with fries and beer

Hotel Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Crafting cocktails and great vibes at The Embassy CBR, where Canberra’s nightlife comes alive. 🍸✨

The Embassy CBR

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brass

The Brasserie at Goulburn Workers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
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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