Clonakilla is a clear standout in the Canberra region. Be sure to book a tasting at this winery the…read morecellar door as it gets popular, for good reason. There's high quality wines on offer. The tasting is free and staff here are well prepared, they provide you with an enjoyable experience and you are sure to purchase some of their great wine. All of the wine we tried at Clonakilla was stunning. Known for their reds, we also thought the whites were quite exceptional. Their Reisling is quite sweet with oily mouth feel. The Chardonnay was one of our favourites, on the nose it is buttered toast and the flavour very nutty and toasty. Their Voigneir was quite floral and sweet. Their Hilltop shiraz was another favourite, floral with winter berries and certainly is great value. Their world renowned Shiraz Voigner is a delicious wine, complex sweet and savoury with a nice earthiness. The winery itself is also stunning. The space is large and has a lovely outlook on the vine clad hills. As you sit inside, you're surrounded by local stone, reclaimed timbers, wine barrels and a large central fireplace. It's homely, comfortable and a top place to add to your list.

I visited the winery back in July 2015 - but the new cellar door was built in March of 2016. Very…read morepleasant setup for tasting. Really enjoyed the range of wines. The Pinot had a nice strawberry cherry fruit with cloves on the back end. Their Sauvignon blanc semillon was seamless with its 50/50 blend. But the 2018 Shiraz Viognier was a knockout - still tannic, but give ut 8 years. Also enjoyed the 2017 Syrah which is kept in the barrel 2 years. Can't wait to taste the 2018 vintage

Madras tofu curry lacks depth and complexity in flavour. It tasted like jarred curry sauce from…read moresupermarket shelves added with Greek fennel seeds, pickled lime and blanched vegetables. Pub grub quality, nothing impressive.

Fantastic lunch at a charming winery overlooking Lake George…read more I can't even begin to express how excited I was to move to a city with so many wineries and vineyards close by! It's been something I've wanted as a local feature since visiting family in the Finger Lakes of New York State a few years ago. And Lerida didn't disappoint! We spent a chilly spring day enjoying a charcuterie plate and couple of glasses of wine, it was our first family meal out in almost two years! (Not that we haven't eaten out, just doing a lot of takeaways to keep the COVID out!) To set expectations, if you're like me, a certain vision comes to mind when you think of an "estate." French Chateau-like, to be exact, especially if like me your wine education largely lies in the "old world" class of wines. You approach the estate from a sharp turn-off on Federal Highway, and drive up a narrow-ish dirt track and approach a humble-looking building that at first can't possibly be a tasting room. A short stroll through the vineyard takes you to the tasting room and restaurant, which, once inside, is actually quite welcoming. A bit industrial, with a heavy concrete aesthetic, but balanced by the large windows that overlook the vines outside. There's also an exceptionally charming barrel room with tables set amongst stacks of promising wine barrels. There's also a coffee bar and a separate tasting bar. They managed to comfortably accommodate a lot of features into what is otherwise a fairly small space. The lackluster bathroom, however, reminds you that you are actually just at a farm. They offer a small but well-curated food menu, of course with glasses or bottles on-offer to accompany. You can also do a separate tasting flight of, if I recall, 8 or so wines for $10 total. Nice deal! The one drawback is they don't serve the tasting flight with the food. Probably so the food doesn't negatively affect the taste of the wines, which is understandable. Seeking lunch and traveling with our young child, we skipped the tasting this time, and instead each enjoyed a delicious glass of Shiraz, for which Lerida is award-winning. It paired very nicely with a charcuterie plate that was heavy on the umami flavors with cured meats and lots of truffle influence! My son enjoyed his first-ever hot chocolate and was very, very pleased. Not their fault of course, but for awareness, flies were a bit troublesome even on a cool and cloudy spring day. Probably much worse when warm and sunny, so be warned! But do stop in here and enjoy!

Pros: -well-stocked…read more-quality produce -diversity of products -weekly specials -convenient Cons: -somewhat overpriced -closes early -lines stack up during peak hours

Most of you know about the Wig & Pen, the awesome brewery in Canberra's city centre. However, not…read moreas many know about Canberra's other local brewery, Zierholz. You can try a full lineup of their German style beers (their "paddle sampler") for 12 dollars and this includes a half pint of your favourite. Some of their beers are available in 5L mini kegs for 40 dollars. Unfortunately I did not try their food, but their desserts looked very good (very large, so either save room or share)

Great service The selection is very good staff are super…read morefriendly, it's super convenient

Top food, top service. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience here. The only…read morecomplaint is that it can (and does) get both noisy and busy. You can book a table via Dimmi and that is what I do if I plan to visit during standard busy periods. There's a regular brunch/lunch menus full of sweet and savoury gallettes. But make sure to check out the blackboard specials. Take some breads or pastries to go or order in advance if you need a cake for a special occasion. If you are after a dinner option they are trialling Saturday night only. I've been in at least 3 occasions and each time have loved it. But you must book... Especially on a nice evening, it is super busy. I usually request an outside table as the quieter location makes up for the weather risk. It's undercover and there are heaters..... Highly recommended!!

The coffee here was quite good and I don't drink much coffee. That said, be weary of time…read moreconstraints. This place is by no means quick, so if you are at all hurried, go somewhere else. That said, the staff are polite and friendly and the coffee is good.

A central, yet tranquil place to enjoy great food at fantastic prices. Staff are welcoming and…read morehappy to please. Coffees are a welcome change from Queanbeyan's mediocre selection. Child friendly without being interrupted by children :) Looking forward to going back!

Great outdoor seating area and lovely array of delicious foods. Food was good quality and organic…read more Service wasnt great but staff were friendly and apologised for delays. All and all a great experience! Highly recommend!