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Gimlet at Cavendish House

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Find glamour and nostalgia inside the Chicago-style Cavendish House. This historic 1920s building now hosts a cocktail bar and dining room, created by chef Andrew McConnell.

Choose from casual catch-ups at the bar, intimate booths or an elegant dining stage above the city streets.

The menu features oysters and snacks, plus shared mains of premium wood-fired meats and seafood. There's even a caviar service. The bar serves classic cocktails with an extensive list of benchmark world wines.

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Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 12am 12pm - 12am
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 12am 12pm - 12am
Thursday
  • 12pm - 12am 12pm - 12am
Friday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Sunday
  • 12pm - 12am 12pm - 12am

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Gimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9277 9777
  • email address: frontdesk@gimlet.melbourne
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