Gimlet by Acme & Co

Designed by Sydney studio Acme & Co, Gimlet is the latest venture from chef-restaurateur Andrew Mcconnell. Set at street level in Cavendish House, a 1920s tower of neo-georgian and Art Deco detailing on Melbourne’s Russell Street, Gimlet captures a nostalgic glamour to comfort and delight. Acme & Co conceived the interiors, which combine elements of clubby bistro, French brasserie, showpiece bar and elegant restaurant. The central kitchen and bar open onto a polished room of denatured mirrors, geometric tiles and rich textures of leather, patterned velvet, and a bar-top of black marble veined with gold. In a private dining area for 12 tucked away at the top of a rear staircase, Carlo Scarpa-inspired honeycomb chandeliers lend a sense of occasion. Custom Art Deco-style lighting sets the mood at night.

Photography — Sharyn Cairns

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