Gimlet at Cavendish House

Melbourne • Australia

Overview

In a landmark 1920s building on leafy Russell Street, Gimlet at Cavendish House brings classic European charisma to the heart of Melbourne. Step into a world of nostalgia and glamour at the Chicago-style Cavendish House, a heritage gem lavishly reimagined by Andrew McConnell and Acme & Co. It’s a space for all seasons and reasons, from casual catch-ups at the bar to intimate booths and an elegant dining stage above the city streets. The menu, like the space, suits any occasion, from oysters and snacks to shared mains of premium wood-fired meats and seafood. Even a caviar service, if the mood takes you. The bar is a haven of quality, serving classic cocktails and an extensive list of benchmark world wines.

Awards

AGFG: Australian Good Food Guide

2 Hats (noteworthy), 2025

Australia Good Food Guide

2 Hats, 2025

Australia’s Wine List of the Year

Best Wine List VIC, 2024

Gourmet Traveller Australia

Top 95, 2023

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