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Gimlet at Cavendish House

Andrew McConnell’s CBD dining room and cocktail bar, with Friday and Saturday supper from 22:00.

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CostÀ la carte · dishes and drinks priced separately
Time to allowAllow 90 minutes–2 hours
PlaceMelbourne CBD

01 / The experience

A city dining room that keeps the evening open.

Combine a European-leaning à la carte dinner with cocktails in Cavendish House, or reserve a late Friday or Saturday supper.

$$$Modern AustralianEuropeanDinner · food only

Gimlet brings Andrew McConnell’s cooking to Cavendish House on Russell Street. Choose oysters and smaller dishes, or make dinner around shared wood-fired meat and seafood. The cocktail bar, intimate booths and dressed tables give you several ways to spend an evening in central Melbourne.

It serves from noon seven days a week, with a separate supper menu on Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 01:00. That later service is useful after a long venue day, provided your reservation leaves time for the trip back from Albert Park. It also works for a relaxed non-tennis lunch or an evening before the weekend starts.

There is no single fixed price for an à la carte dinner. The currently linked supper menu lists a A$28 cheeseburger, A$12 fries and A$24–25 listed cocktails; a burger and fries total A$40 before drinks. That is a smaller late meal, not the cost of a full fine-dining dinner. Reserve a table for your preferred service and check the menu and any table time limit with the team.

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02 / The essentials

Gimlet at Cavendish House: visit essentials

  1. 01

    European-leaning à la carte dining

  2. 02

    Open from noon seven days a week

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    Friday–Saturday supper from 22:00

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    Entrance steps; stairclimber assistance by arrangement

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Confirm January service, booking conditions and facilities with the venue for your selected day.

Menu & spending

À la carte: your total depends on dishes, drinks and party size. Current supper examples: cheeseburger A$28, fries A$12, listed cocktails A$24–25. Burger and fries total A$40 before drinks. Sunday adds 10%; public holidays add 15%. Confirm the menu and total for your date.

À la carte dinner
Choose dishes and drinks; no fixed meal total
Current supper example
Cheeseburger A$28 + fries A$12 = A$40 before drinks
Listed supper cocktails
A$24–25 each
Extra charges
10% Sunday; 15% public holidays

Confirm your chosen date’s menu, drinks, surcharges and cancellation conditions before paying.

View the restaurant menu & information

Choose your service

Sunday–Thursday from 12:00 until late. Friday–Saturday 12:00–01:00; supper from 22:00.

Allow 90 minutes–2 hours; confirm your table time

Confirm January service, booking conditions and facilities with the venue for your selected day.

Arrival & access

Arrive at 33 Russell Street in Cavendish House. The restaurant lists Flinders Street Station around ten minutes’ walk away, with Russell Street and Swanston Street tram stops nearby. Check the current journey from your venue gate.

33 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

The entrance has two sets of wide marble steps. Gimlet offers a tracked stairclimber for wheelchair users; contact the team beforehand to confirm equipment compatibility, assistance and your complete access route.

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Reserve your table

Reserve through Gimlet’s official booking link. Tables for one to eight guests open three months ahead; larger or private-room requests go through Guest Services. Walk-ins are welcome, but do not rely on a seat during tournament visit.

List dietary requirements and allergies when booking, and confirm suitable dishes with the team before ordering.

Check the cancellation deadline, any card guarantee and charges shown for your selected reservation; call Guest Services if the conditions or table time are unclear.

Ask Guest Services about your party’s seating and children’s menu needs before booking.

No formal dress code.

Book with Gimlet at Cavendish House

Keep your reservation confirmation and contact the restaurant promptly if your arrival or guest count changes.

Accessibility

The entrance has two sets of wide marble steps. Gimlet offers a tracked stairclimber for wheelchair users; contact the team beforehand to confirm equipment compatibility, assistance and your complete access route.

Dress code

No formal dress code.

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05 / Good to know

Gimlet at Cavendish House: frequently asked questions

01When does this fit a tournament visit?

Confirm January service, booking conditions and facilities with the venue for your selected day.

02What does the menu price include?

À la carte: your total depends on dishes, drinks and party size. Current supper examples: cheeseburger A$28, fries A$12, listed cocktails A$24–25. Burger and fries total A$40 before drinks. Sunday adds 10%; public holidays add 15%. Confirm the menu and total for your date.

03What should I confirm before booking?

List dietary requirements and allergies when booking, and confirm suitable dishes with the team before ordering. The entrance has two sets of wide marble steps. Gimlet offers a tracked stairclimber for wheelchair users; contact the team beforehand to confirm equipment compatibility, assistance and your complete access route.