Such and Such is finally open and all we can say is Saturday night plans? Sorted.

Posted on 11 January, 2023

Designed to be a place you can drop into for a glass of wine and a snack, or a laid-back dinner, Such and Such is officially open in the city and all we can say is Saturday night plans? Sorted.

From the team behind one of Canberra’s most acclaimed restaurants—Pilot—the all-day restaurant will have a strong focus on wine (which is music to our ears) and an a la carte menu, with dishes designed to share and items that could include oysters and snacks, pasta and whole fish.

And if playing with nostalgic but modern flavours isn’t enough, that’s just the beginning. Foodies can also expect a fun and locally-leaning drinks program, as well as design and art that shines a light on creative Canberrans.

According to owners Ross McQuinn, Dash Rumble (group manager), and Mal Hanslow (executive chef)—who are known for their relaxed but sharp approach to fine dining at award-winning Pilot—they want Such and Such to be a cool and relaxed place to drop in.

“With Pilot, we have created more of a destination diner, and we know people come to us for occasions and book far in advance. We want Such and Such to be a ‘drop in’ place with plenty of room for walk-ins as well as bookings, and for drinkers and diners to have a little more fun,” says Dash.

“We’re right near the Canberra Theatre so there’s a great opportunity for people to have an excellent night out with a pre or post theatre dinner or drink at Such and Such,” he adds.

 

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 With bar seating, a dining room with 40 seats and plenty of outdoor tables as well as another almost 40 seats spilling out in the covered courtyard area of Constitution Place, foodies also enjoy fun wine list, with a focus on premium and interesting small Aussie wines, a long list of the best international bottles they can offer, and some local cult favourites created by beverage director James Dickson-Hoyle (Pilot, Osteria Ilaria, Saint Crispin).

All of the producers are chosen with the same values and approach that guide the team’s ethos, with a focus on sustainability and quality. Cocktails will lean towards the classics, and there will be a strong non-alcoholic range of beverages as well.

Now open for bookings, work knock off drinks in the city just got a whole lot cooler.

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