A local’s guide to unique foodie experiences in Canberra
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Want to take your adventure beyond the white tablecloths of Canberra’s incredible restaurants? Don’t let these unique foodie experiences pass you by.
Here, Visit Canberra shares some essential foodie secrets that will truly get tastebuds tingling.
Brush up on your (essential) knowledge of fudge and wine pairings; graze your way around the city on a local-led tour; and hunt for your own black winter truffle with some of the cutest farmers in Australia… woof. All in a day’s work.
Take your time as you taste your way through the city’s more than eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and foodie experiences.
Canberra. There’s more than they’re telling us.
Get your hands a little dirty on a truffle hunt
It’s a well-kept secret that Canberra is the only capital city in the world to host truffle farms.
At Pialligo Truffles or The Truffle Farm, team up with the owner and the truffle dogs to unearth these prized possessions. You won’t be disappointed.
Let a local foodie lead the way
They say to go where the locals go, but that can be tricky when the locals keep their favourite spots hush-hush. Luckily, there are passionate foodie guides who are more than willing to tell all.
Feast your way around the capital on a tour with the experts who we guarantee will take your taste buds on a thrilling adventure. Hop from one eatery to the next in Braddon with Eat Canberra Tours, tour the wine region in a black London cab with Van Du Vin, and discover local gin and beer makers with Dave’s Tours.
Discover the rich flavours of Canberra
From stately cellar doors to tin sheds and dusty bottles, the Canberra District Wine Region champions variety in an impressive array of cool climate wines. With over 140 vineyards and more than 40 wineries all within a 35-minute drive of Canberra, the Canberra Wine District is sure to impress any wine lover.
Don’t chance your discovery of your new favourite drop.
Get the best of breweries
Great beer can be found all over Canberra, but there’s something special about enjoying it right where it’s made. You may even get the opportunity to taste experimental or exclusive beer releases that are not available elsewhere.
Did you know Capital Brewing Co. has become the first brewery in Australia to achieve a carbon-neutral certification across its entire operations and products?
Indulge in moreish delicacies (we won’t tell)
The locals know Canberra is home to several chocolateries offering delicacies to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Find Enigma Fine Chocolates tucked away on Lonsdale Street in Braddon or head to Dairy Road Precinct for family-owned Jasper + Myrtle. Just a short yet scenic drive out of Canberra, Murrumbateman Chocolate Co. provides a fine chocolate experience that makes the drive so worth it.
Have you ever heard of a fudge and wine pairing? Fudgemental works with local distillers to create flavours inspired by the Canberra region’s cool climate wines produced by awarded master winemakers.
Shhh! Check out all the secret bars… if you can find them
Tucked behind unmarked doors, secret laneways or unassuming locations, Canberra knows how to keep the top bars hidden.
Get down low to find High Jinks, locate Molly Bar using coordinates, see Alcove hidden in plain sight, or go underground to explore Canberra’s newest hidden bar, 11e Cave. Find them here.
But before you go, don’t forget our award-winning and hatted restaurants
Canberra is a culinary paradise of chef-hatted and award-winning restaurants and there is a great reason for it.
But don’t take our word, be the judge yourself to tip your hat to our highly coveted restaurants here.
