Russell St · Melbourne City of Melbourne · VIC-FOOD-3000-781

Gimlet at Cavendish House

1920s Glamour, Wood-Fired Beef, and Roaming Martini Trolleys on Russell Street

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Gimlet at Cavendish House

Russell St · Melbourne · Melbourne

Andrew McConnell’s grand European dining room housed in a Chicago-school heritage landmark with plush leather booths and midnight supper.

Practical Facts

Location
Russell St · Melbourne · Melbourne
Hours
Hours not confirmed (check before visiting)
Price Indication
A$110–A$220 per person.
Date Checked
October 2026

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Editorial Selection

Curated by local editors for culinary quality, atmosphere, and neighborhood character. Reviewed October 2026.

Official Municipal Record

Business entity cross-referenced against public jurisdiction business registers. City of Melbourne · VIC-FOOD-3000-781

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Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Dry aged rib-eye steak, rock oysters, and the signature Gimlet cocktail.

Best Time

Thursday to Saturday at 9:30 p.m. for the late-night supper ambiance.

Pro Tip

Late night supper service runs past midnight with cheeseburgers and oysters available without reservations.

While You Are Here

Catch an independent film or exhibition at ACMI in nearby Federation Square.

How to Get There

Flinders Street Station (7-minute walk up Russell Street).

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Follow the Local Chain

3-Stop Local Walking Chains Nearby

Turn a single discovery into a 3-stop neighborhood loop—paired by walking distance and time of day.

3.5 hours · 12 min total walking

Experience Melbourne’s quintessential coffee culture at Patricia, dine on wood-fired fare at Gimlet, and conclude with bespoke aperitivi at Bar Americano.

  1. 01
    Start · Benchmark Melbourne Standing Flat White: Patricia Coffee Brewers (Little Bourke St)

    Order a velvety flat white and standing pastry on the Little Bourke Street bluestone pavement.

    → 6 min walk
  2. 02
    Evening · Wood-Fired European Supper: Gimlet at Cavendish House (Russell St)

    Settle into plush leather booths for wood-fired rib-eye and tableside martini service.

    → 6 min walk
  3. 03
    Nightcap · Secret Street Art Laneway Bar: Bar Americano (Presgrave Place)

    Conclude in Presgrave Place for hand-chipped ice Negronis in Melbourne’s tiniest cocktail bar.