Such and Such Restaurant

Such and Such is a city-centre restaurant in Civic, Canberra, positioned beside Canberra Theatre and the Legislative Assembly in Constitution Place. The venue describes itself as a “funky second home” in the city, with a flexible approach that suits a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner or a pre- and post-theatre visit. Guests can book ahead or walk in, with space held for spontaneous visits. It also offers a drink-and-snack stop for theatre-goers, as well as a dedicated ‘Here and There’ menu for a more structured meal before a show.

The food offering is designed to suit different occasions, with à la carte lunch and dinner menus, dessert, dietary menus and several set-menu formats. The sample dishes give a sense of the kitchen’s range, including John Dory rillette with olive gremolata and endive, burnt zucchini bucatini with provolone, and Chauvel wagyu flap with smoked garlic and sesame. Other listed dishes include Berkshire pork belly in taco spice with wombok, chicken and prawn noodle salad with chilli crunch, and honeycake with macadamia and dulce de leche cream. Menus can change, and the restaurant asks guests to mention allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Drinks are treated with similar breadth. The wine list includes more than 500 bottles from producers near and far, spanning unusual, expressive styles through to more restrained options, while the venue also serves cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and wines by the glass, with seasonal choices. Happy hour runs from 3pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, with half-price oysters and drink specials. For a longer meal, the Such and Such set menu is presented in a shared style; pre-booked diners on this option receive a complimentary glass of prosecco or a non-alcoholic drink.

There are practical options for groups as well. A private dining room accommodates up to 12 guests, groups of up to 20 can book with set-menu or minimum-spend arrangements, and larger events can use the venue, dining room or plaza. The stated capacity is up to 80 indoors and 100 across the entire venue. That makes Such and Such a useful choice for theatre diners, small celebrations, group lunches and functions, while the walk-in policy and varied formats also make it workable for a solo meal or an informal catch-up.