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Gimlet at Cavendish House

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Andrew McConnell
In a heritage 1920s building on leafy Russell Street, this dining room and cocktail bar is grandly European in style, but also relaxed, contemporary and unmistakably Melbourne.
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Recommended by Hugh Allen
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33 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Melbourne
Step into a world of nostalgia and glamour at Cavendish House, named 84th in the World's 50 Best Restaurants Longlist in 2022. It's a space that caters to all occasions - from casual catch-ups at the bar to intimate booths and an elegant dining stage above the city streets. The menu offers oysters and snacks to shared mains of premium wood-fired proteins and seafood - there is even a caviar service if the mood takes you. The bar serves classic cocktails alongside an extensive list of exceptional wines.
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Hugh Allen

"Gimlet offers a unique blend of New York and European bistro vibes, done in a very Melbourne/Andrew McConnell way, making it a trendy spot for a diverse culinary experience."

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Shannon Bennett

"When my mate Andrew McConnell told me he had signed a lease for this corner site in Flinders Lane I was slightly concerned, it was up a few stairs and previously a furniture store. I honestly felt he may have bitten off more than he could chew but now its my go to grand restaurant. Simple, clean food with great old-world cocktails and a team of professionals with years of experience working in some of Melbourne's best establishments. Be seen or hide away in a booth seat. Bookings are hard but I've had great luck just walking in out of the peak hour rushes."

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Johnny Di Francesco

"Great food, atmosphere and twist on classic French."