13 May 2019

Social and Co.

| Alex Tricolas

True to its name, Social and Co. offers a menu that embraces the very social act of sharing food in a very social environment, while also providing a great bar experience to boot.

The folks at Social and Co. say they want to deliver on the communal ethos of Mediterranean food culture. That said, the flavours hail from far and wide. Tapas style small plates are represented by the likes of Manchego croquettes with chorizo, sweet corn and potato, baby octopus with Spanish potato salad or zucchini and feta fritters with Greek yoghurt dressing. Or you can give those a miss in favour of a mighty antipasto featuring smoked wagyu along with other cold meats, cheeses, pickles, pesto, smoked olives, dips and wood fired flat bread is served on a massive square board. Larger dishes are treated as communal share plates, coming in half or full shares.

‘The folks at Social and Co. say they want to to deliver on the communal ethos of Mediterranean food culture. One look at the menu confirms it…’

Typical is Moroccan spiced chicken with fresh herbs, red peppers, pumpkin and cumin puree or or roasted lamb loin stuffed and rolled with feta and lemon. While the wood fired oven is utilised for most of the large meat dishes, it also pumps out a succinct selection of pizzas with interesting combinations typified by the likes of slipper lobster, smoked mozzarella, basil lemon and rocket or Casalingo salami, fresh pineapple and jalapeño. Lighter share plates include manchego croquettes with chorizo, sweet corn and potato, served with Spanish hot sauce or Roasted lamb loin stuffed and rolled with feta and lemon. But be assured it isn’t all about the food here. General manager Ashleigh Wood plays host and keeps it super friendly with lots of bubbly energy; and this is one cool looking place with a great range of original cocktails and a late closing time that should be welcomed by grownups looking to linger after dinner with a civilised drink.

CONTACT
Cnr London Cct and East Row Canberra
02 6247 8301
SEE WEBSITE

OPENING HOURS
Mon – Thu 7am – 11pm
Fri – Sat 7am – 2am
Sunday 7am – 4pm

CUISINE
Mediterranean / Tapas Bar
See menu

PRICE RANGE
Breakfast $ 10.0 – 17.0
Small plates $ 8.0 – 24.0
Large plates $ 25.0 – 50.0
Pizza $ 20.0 – 26.0
Desserts $ 10.0 – 14.0
Kids $ 10.0

LICENCE
Fully licensed
No BYO

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