# Gimlet at Cavendish House · Melbourne fine dining | Australian Open Guide | Above Guide > Andrew McConnell’s CBD dining room and cocktail bar, with Friday and Saturday supper from 22:00. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/things-to-do/gimlet - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/ai/pages/things-to-do/gimlet.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-08 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Aru**]() ## Gimlet at Cavendish House Andrew McConnell’s CBD dining room and cocktail bar, with Friday and Saturday supper from 22:00. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **À la carte · dishes and drinks priced separately** Time to allow **Allow 90 minutes–2 hours** Place **Melbourne 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 Australian European Dinner · 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. ![Gimlet at Cavendish House, Australian Open]() Fine dining **Gimlet at Cavendish House** Australian Open In pictures ### The full gallery. 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 3. 03 Friday–Saturday supper from 22:00 4. 04 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. [Get directions]() #### 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. #### After dinner Arrange your journey back to your hotel before dinner. Check last transport departures for your actual finish time and allow for tournament traffic. #### 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. Continue exploring / Australian Open ### More things to do *in Australian Open* Explore Australian Open activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around Gimlet at Cavendish House The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### Gimlet at Cavendish House: frequently asked questions 01 When does this fit a tournament visit? Confirm January service, booking conditions and facilities with the venue for your selected day. 02 What 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. 03 What 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. 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Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Tournament | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Australian Open | | Year | 2027 | | Category | grand-slam | | Category Label | Grand Slam | | Official Url | [https://ausopen.com/]() | | Venue Name | Melbourne Park | | Date Label | 11–31 January 2027 · Main draw 17–31 January | | Editorial Relationship | independent-unofficial-guide | ### Competitions - men - women ### Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ### Opening Week Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-16 | ### Main Draw Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-17 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Modern Australian / European | | Title | Gimlet at Cavendish House | | Status | published | | Category Slug | fine-dining | | Location | Melbourne CBD | | Address | 33 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | City | Melbourne | | Region | Victoria | | Country | Australia | | Latitude | -37.8159632 | | Longitude | 144.9692421 | | Operator Name | Gimlet at Cavendish House | | Website Url | [https://gimlet.melbourne/home]() | | Booking Text | 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. Confirm January opening days, current menu prices and availability before booking. | | Price Currency | AUD | | Telephone | +61 3 9277 9777 | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $$$ | | Price Level | 3 | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 99 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Label | $$$ · Dinner, food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, dessert, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Assessed On | 2026-10-09 | | Price Status | menu-snapshot | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Modern Australian | | European | #### Food Styles - a-la-carte - wood-fire ### Postal Address | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Street Address | 33 Russell Street | | Address Locality | Melbourne | | Address Region | Victoria | | Postal Code | 3000 | | Address Country | AU | ### Key Facts - European-leaning à la carte dining - Open from noon seven days a week - Friday–Saturday supper from 22:00 ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | When does this fit a tournament visit? | Confirm January service, booking conditions and facilities with the venue for your selected day. | | What 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. | | What 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. | ### Requirements #### Race Week - Allow for the journey from Melbourne Park and a variable match finish. Confirm January service days and final seating before booking. #### Dress Code - No formal dress code. ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | 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 | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | View the restaurant menu & information | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your service | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Address | 33 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Reserve your table | ##### Before - No formal dress code. ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Book with Gimlet at Cavendish House | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | After dinner | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Gimlet at Cavendish House | | Telephone | +61 3 9277 9777 | | Price Range | $$$ | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 99 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, dessert, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Modern Australian - European ### Menu Links - [https://gimlet.melbourne/menu]() ### Menu | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Url | [https://gimlet.melbourne/menu]() | | Currency | AUD | | Status | sample | | Price Note | Selected menu examples, not a complete menu. Prices may change; drinks, supplements, surcharges and card fees are extra where applicable. Historical menu editions remain labelled. | #### Sections ##### Selected menu examples | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Selected menu examples | ###### Items | Name | Price | Currency | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tuna carpaccio | 38 | AUD | per dish | | Wood-roasted chicken | 55 | AUD | per dish | | French fries | 12 | AUD | per dish | ##### Other menu choices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Other menu choices | ###### Items | Name | Price | Currency | Unit | Restriction | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seasonal menu | 170 | AUD | per person | confirm booking eligibility | ### Price Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | 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 | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Tournament — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls; Restaurant menu]() - [Restaurant menu]() - [Restaurant menu; Selected menu examples — Items — Source Url]() - [Restaurant menu; Other menu choices — Items — Source Url]() - Tournament — Planning Note: Check the official order of play, ticket conditions and last transport home for your chosen day. 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