Gimlet at Cavendish House

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.

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

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