Canberra is a paradise for foodies with a truly eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and experiences. With award-winning restaurants, boutique wineries, bars and baristas, plus legendary dishes on offer, it's not uncommon for visitors to come to Canberra just for the delicious fare on offer. Here are the food and drink offerings that are worth taking the trip for.

Coffee!

Canberra has embraced the café scene in a big way and has some of the world's finest coffee on offer. The star-studded team at ONA Coffee include former World Champion Barista Sasa Sestic and current two-time Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly. Other cafes on your coffee-craving hit-list should be Lonsdale Street Roasters, Mocan & Green Grout, The Cupping Room and Double Shot to name a few.

Explore the Canberra District Wine Region

You can explore 33 boutique wineries within just 30 minutes' drive of the city. Canberra's three cool-climate wine regions offer a spectacular range of experiences, from wine-tasting and dining to truffle hunting. Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Shiraz varieties thrive in the capital region. Try Clonakilla for boutique wines gaining international acclaim, Gallagher Wines for 'The Best Riesling – internationally' in the 2017 Riesling Challenge or Four Winds Vineyard for hand-crafted wine and a slice of wood-fired pizza.

Eat in some of Australia's top restaurants

Home to more hatted restaurants per capita than any other Australian city (source: the Good Food Guide 2018), a thriving contemporary foodie scene and award-winning local producers, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants experiences in Canberra. Add Pialligo Estate Garden Pavilions, Monster Kitchen + Bar, Aubergine, A.Baker, Akiba, The Chairman and Yip and Raku to your eat-list and you won't be disappointed.

Tap in to Canberra's trendy taphouses

Beer lovers will have all their hoppiest dreams answered with craft beer houses, microbreweries and trendy taphouses serving the tastiest brews around. Capital Brewing Co. is Canberra's newest taphouse, serving beers from Wednesday to Sunday. Grab a burger from Brodburger's iconic red on-site van and kick back in the Tap Room. For an inner-city watering hole, you can't go past Bentspoke Brewing Co. - is a favourite local haunt to savour the delicious brews and have a tasty bite to eat.

Discover the Black Winter Truffle with The Truffle Festival

Indulge in the highly-prized Black Winter Truffle during truffle harvest time (June – August) in and around Canberra with The Truffle Festival. Each year, more than 250 individual truffle-infused events are held across the Canberra region showcasing the delectable Black Winter Truffle. Join a truffle hunt and see for yourself how the talented dogs unearth truffles. Taste and experience the aromatic truffle flavours at local restaurants and cafes. Learn from the chefs and other truffle experts at a cooking class or demonstration. The Truffle Festival is a fabulous celebration of winter in Canberra.

Hop between Australia's top bars

Canberra boasts Australia's best bars - just ask Gourmet Traveller. Bar Rochford, voted Australia's Best Bar in the 2018 Gourmet Traveller awards, really is a cut above the rest. Or if lounging in the sun soaking up a delicious cocktail is more your thing, Tipsy Bull in Braddon, is the answer. Walk just a few steps next door to Hopscotch, a gastropub with a massive beer garden and frequent live music.

For more inspiration on where to get the best food and drink in Canberra, see visitcanberra.com.au