Matt Moran’s first foray into sandwich territory involves a stack of takeaway-ready options and 18 seats for dine-in. To go with your two-hander, there are croissants, burnt Basque cheesecakes, and the vanilla and cardamom buns from Mawson’s Under Bakery.

This prohibition-style speakeasy packs in hundreds of drams from around the world, which members can store in their own personal locker. Otherwise it’s all about creative cocktails, lobster rolls and live jazz.

Bar Beirut is about as close as you’ll get to the nightlife of Lebanon’s capital without leaving Canberra. To eat, it's meze such as smoky baba ganoush and flatbread, and larger dishes to share. Grab a drink from the in-house Martini cart and catch belly dancers every Wednesday and Thursday.

Natural wines, great food and a tasteful soundtrack – it's no wonder this is Canberra’s most acclaimed bar. Set within an 1920s heritage building with a window overlooking London Circuit, it also happens to be one of the capital’s best-looking venues.

Matt Moran's Canberra debut is an Italian steakhouse with 116 seats and a menu showcasing some of the country’s best beef. In true steakhouse style, there's an extensive list of sides – like cacio e pepe mac’n’cheese – and pastas.

A little larrikin, a little retro and a lot quirky art gallery – there’s plenty going on at this wine bar. Drop in for a snack of crunchy and spicy school prawns or share a substantial meal of duck with sweet-and-sour sauce.

The pace of modern Australian dining and the precision of Japanese cuisine come together on a seafood-heavy menu that goes all-in on premium produce. To drink, it’s sake, Japanese-influenced cocktails and a dizzying list of European and Australian wines.

A refined, counter-style experience that’ll transport you to the omakase bars of Japan. Each of the 12 seats puts you up-close and personal with the chefs as they transform seasonal ingredients into contemporary Japanese dishes. Expect knife skills, seafood and plenty of sake.

The Ovolo Nishi Hotel’s sleek bar and kitchen is a destination all its own. A boundary-pushing, all-veg menu is primed for casual snacks or a formal dining experience, in a contemporary space punctuated by eclectic lounges, roaring fireplaces and lakeside vistas.

Just like David Bowie, the inimitable cool of Sean McConnell’s restaurant will draw you in – and then keep you there with raw talent. Expect elegant European-leaning dishes, a Canberra-heavy wine list, and a takeaway bottle shop on-site for when you do (eventually) have to leave.

A classic Italian trattoria in the heart of Civic. Come for traditional hand-cut pastas, rustic secondi and wines sourced from small Italian producers. Mezzalira also has an alfresco offshoot called Da Rosario that’s primed for a street-side espresso.

This Nikkei-stye restaurant brings together the flavours of Japan and Peru. It's in a moody, dramatically-lit space filled with statues and hangings from Peru. Expect Peruvian anticuchos alongside nigiri and sashimi with South American tweaks.

This energetic, late-night East Asian diner is filled with neon lights and has one of the largest sake lists in Australia.

Canberra coffee roaster Redbrick has gone to town on its stylish CBD outpost. Adorned with works by local artisans, it’s a beautiful space for coffee and a twist on eggs Benedict, or a glass of wine before a show at nearby Canberra Theatre Centre. Try the house-made lamington (it’s outstanding).

A creative sandwich bar that’s become a Canberra lunch-hour staple. Try the poached chicken with celery, almonds and rocket; or the potato rosti with French onion dip and pesto.

An eclectic, community-minded cafe with a laser focus on seasonality. Enter to find a fit-out by a team of local artisans, plus a menu of fresh all-day fare (the mushroom roll is a standout) and a tight list of lo-fi wines and Canberra-made spirits.

Get your fix of Ona Coffee and novel breakfasts, right in the centre of town.