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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

Evening drinks at RIzla

Rizla

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
New Yurt

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

EQ Cafe and Bakehouse | Majura Park

Canberra Airport, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Central Social Club

Central Social Club

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Gordon Hotel frontage

Gordon Hotel

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
Exterior shot of Walsh's

Walsh's Hotel

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
PJs back room bar with picture of Jack Nicholson

PJs in the City

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Plate of spaghetti on restaurant table

Molto Italian

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
dinner at wild panda

Wild Panda

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Dining Room

Grazing

Yass, NSW
Over $30
Coffee

Cafe Dolcetto

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

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

Drunken Tiger

Melba, ACT
Not specified
sign

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea Teahouse and Boutique

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Image of Terra

Terra

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Wine

Barton Estate

Yass, NSW
Not specified
interior of Bedst

Bedst

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

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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