Act One Returns:
An extremely limited pop up restaurant experience
Step into Act One, an extremely limited pop-up restaurant inside the character-filled walls of The Old Lyric. Offered on only a few select nights every couple of months, this intimate dining experience brings together thoughtful cooking, warm hospitality and a touch of theatre — the kind that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the opening scene of something special.
What You Need to Know
Act One returns to The Old Lyric for a short run of extremely limited services - each one shaped a little differently, but grounded in the same idea: thoughtful cooking, warm hospitality, and a space that feels like you’ve stepped into something special.
Two weekends.
Two expressions of Act One.
Mother’s Day - Sunday Roast, Reimagined
We open on Mother’s Day with a one-off service - a three-course Sunday roast, done our way. Familiar in spirit, but elevated in the details. A menu designed to feel generous, comforting and a little more relaxed — the kind of long lunch that brings everyone to the table. A children’s menu ($40) is available, making this a service designed to include the whole table.
The Following Weekend - Friday 15 May & Saturday 16 May
From there, Act One settles back into its usual rhythm. A three-course set menu with choice, individually plated - a relaxed, European-leaning offering shaped by the season.
Mother’s Day — Sunday 10 May
Three-course ‘Sunday Roast’ menu
(No choices - a fully curated experience, kids menu available)
Friday 15 May & Saturday 16 May
Three-course menu
(Your choice of three individually plated courses)
Release Details
The Act One set menu is priced at $95 per person, inclusive of a three-course dining experience and BYO corkage.
A small selection of optional extras, such as freshly shucked oysters, will be available to purchase on the night. Tickets are sold per guest and must be booked in one transaction as a full table.
Cost
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and simple requests such as nut-free with prior notice. Because Act One is a very small, one-night-only style service, we aren’t able to provide multiple-layered dietary adjustments for a single guest. Thanks for understanding.
Dietary Requirements
With extremely limited seating, we encourage guests to book early. Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation, and we kindly ask guests to complete checkout in full. To help us seat your group together, please make your full table reservation in one single booking, as separate bookings may not be able to be combined.
Booking Information
A Mother’s Day to Share
This is Act One with a slightly different energy.
Less formal, more open - a long lunch that welcomes families, conversation and the kind of food that brings people together.
Expect a menu that feels generous and comforting, while still holding onto the care and attention that defines Act One.
For the Kids
We’ve made space for the whole table. A dedicated children’s menu ($40) will be available - thoughtful, generous and designed to feel like part of the experience, not an afterthought.
What You Need to Know
Three-Course Sunday Roast
A complete three-course menu built around a seasonal roast — familiar, elevated, and designed to be enjoyed together.BYO Welcome — Bring the Good Bottles
As always, Act One remains BYO. Bring something special to share — corkage is included.Unlicensed Pop-Up
Alcohol cannot be purchased on the day, so please BYO if you’d like to enjoy a drink with your meal.
The Feel
A little more relaxed.
A little more generous.
Still unmistakably Act One.
Dietary Requirements
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and simple requests such as nut-free with prior notice. Because Act One is a very small, one-night-only style service, we aren’t able to provide multiple-layered dietary adjustments for a single guest. Thanks for understanding.
Booking Information
With extremely limited seating, we encourage guests to book early. To help us seat your group together, please make your full table reservation in one booking, as separate bookings may not be able to be combined. Make sure to select the correct number of adult and children’s menus for your group.
Act One Continues
Following our Mother’s Day opening, we return to the original format — the version that defines Act One.
Step inside the character-filled walls of The Old Lyric and into an intimate dining experience where thoughtful cooking, warm hospitality and a touch of theatre come together — the kind that feels like the opening scene of something special.
Each service features a three-course set menu crafted especially for Act One — a relaxed, European-leaning selection of dishes shaped by the seasons.
This time, each course is individually plated with a choice available, allowing guests to tailor their experience while still enjoying the considered flow of the menu. Expect dishes that feel generous, flavourful and quietly refined — perfect for a night out at The Old Lyric.
What You Need to Know
Three-Course Set Menu — With Choice
Enjoy a fully individually plated entrée, main and dessert, with a selection of options for each course. A more traditional format, while still holding onto the warmth and ease of Act One.BYO Welcome — Bring the Good Bottles
Act One is the perfect excuse to dig into your cellar. Bring along that special bottle you’ve been saving — corkage is included, and we encourage guests to make the most of this BYO-only experience.Unlicensed Pop-Up
Alcohol cannot be purchased on the night, so please BYO if you’d like to enjoy a drink with your meal.
Dietary Requirements
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and simple requests such as nut-free with prior notice. Because Act One is a very small, one-night-only style service, we aren’t able to provide multiple-layered dietary adjustments for a single guest. Thanks for understanding.
Booking Information
With extremely limited seating, we encourage guests to book early. To help us seat your group together, please make your full table reservation in one booking, as separate bookings may not be able to be combined.
Act One Continues
Following our Mother’s Day opening, we return to the original format — the version that defines Act One.
Step inside the character-filled walls of The Old Lyric and into an intimate dining experience where thoughtful cooking, warm hospitality and a touch of theatre come together — the kind that feels like the opening scene of something special.
Each service features a three-course set menu crafted especially for Act One — a relaxed, European-leaning selection of dishes shaped by the seasons.
This time, each course is individually plated with a choice available, allowing guests to tailor their experience while still enjoying the considered flow of the menu. Expect dishes that feel generous, flavourful and quietly refined — perfect for a night out at The Old Lyric.
What You Need to Know
Three-Course Set Menu — With Choice
Enjoy a fully individually plated entrée, main and dessert, with a selection of options for each course. A more traditional format, while still holding onto the warmth and ease of Act One.BYO Welcome — Bring the Good Bottles
Act One is the perfect excuse to dig into your cellar. Bring along that special bottle you’ve been saving — corkage is included, and we encourage guests to make the most of this BYO-only experience.Unlicensed Pop-Up
Alcohol cannot be purchased on the night, so please BYO if you’d like to enjoy a drink with your meal.
Dietary Requirements
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and simple requests such as nut-free with prior notice. Because Act One is a very small, one-night-only style service, we aren’t able to provide multiple-layered dietary adjustments for a single guest. Thanks for understanding.
Booking Information
With extremely limited seating, we encourage guests to book early. To help us seat your group together, please make your full table reservation in one booking, as separate bookings may not be able to be combined.