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Gemini Melbourne

158 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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Find Gemini Melbourne

158 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

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+61 435 726 008
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gemini Melbourne

Sydney Road locals treat Gemini as an everyday anchor—a Coburg cave à manger built for effortless conversation. Acoustic dampening swallows the room clatter, keeping tables calm when every seat fills. The move is trusting the kitchen with the $75 Chef’s Selection: grilled octopus, MB5 Wagyu, and poached quince paired with generous pours of Grenache, followed by a browse through the bottle shop tucked out back.

  • Chef’s Selection Menu: The $75 multi-course spread delivers generous plates of grilled octopus, MB5 Wagyu, and seasonal desserts without the ordering guesswork.
  • Rear Bottle Shop: A boutique retail shop tucked behind the dining room lets guests browse bottles and takeaway pantry goods after drinks or morning coffee.
  • Acoustic Design: Soundproofing across the dining room keeps chatter low, allowing relaxed conversation without straining across the table.
  • All-Day Hospitality: Operates across daytime and evening hours, shifting smoothly from early coffee and pastries to late-night wine service.
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Why Guests Choose Gemini Melbourne

From acoustic-calmed date nights and chef-led feasts to all-day hospitality and boutique retail finds

  • Acoustic Design Built for Effortless Conversation

    Acoustic dampening in the dining hall eliminates overwhelming noise, allowing couples and close friends to converse naturally without raising their voices.

    the sound proofing meant we could enjoy the evenings conversation without having to strain voices to be heard

    Roseanne Bartley

  • Intimate Setting for Relaxed Date Nights

    A refined yet relaxed setting pairs attentive, warm service with an intimate room ideal for one-on-one catch-ups and evenings out.

    Definitely a great spot for a date night or a quiet catch-up.

    Scarlet Liu

  • Generous, Inventive Chef's Tasting Menus

    The multi-course chef's selection removes decision fatigue by delivering inventive culinary combinations across generous, beautifully executed plates.

    We did the $75 per head chefs menu and I simply cannot fault it - everything was spectacular.

    William Matthew (Will)

  • Stress-Free Group Gatherings and Dietary Care

    The kitchen coordinates tailored set menus and beverage pairings for groups while seamlessly accommodating complex dietary preferences.

    They catered beautifully for gluten intolerances, fructose intolerance and vegetarians.

    Cian Barrie

  • All-Day Sanctuary Without Rigid Service Windows

    Seamless service runs uninterrupted from early morning coffee and pastries through afternoon sips to evening dinner and cocktails.

    There's not barriers to service periods, and shift closures, this venue is all day dining, in every sense of the word.

    Hugh Miller

  • Curated Rear Bottle Shop and Pantry

    An in-house bottle shop and pantry tucked behind the dining room lets diners discover unique bottles to take home after a meal or morning espresso.

    An extra highlight is the wine shop at the back—perfect for browsing after your coffee.

    Elias Razzouk

From structured multi-course dining to daily coffee and boutique wine browsing, these are Gemini's most-praised offerings.

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    We did the $75 per head chefs menu and I simply cannot fault it - everything was spectacular.

    William Matthew (Will)

  • Morning Coffee

    I’ve been in for coffee in the morning and it never disappoints.

    Kendall Elise

  • Rear Boutique Bottle Shop

    An extra highlight is the wine shop at the back—perfect for browsing after your coffee.

    Elias Razzouk

  • Mushroom Pâté

    the baguette with the mushroom pate was divine.

    Kendall Elise

Other favorites

From craft cocktails and sparkling pet-nats to house snacks and desserts.

  • Poached Quince and Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

    The poached quince and hazelnut chocolate mousse ended the arvo on a high for us.

    Harry Sekhon

  • Old Fashioned

    Particular favourite is the Old fashioned.

    Alex Pestell

  • Baguette with Mushroom Pâté

    the baguette with the mushroom pate was divine.

    Kendall Elise

  • Pet-Nats

    Drink selection is also fantastic, with quite a few Pet Nats to select from - extra delicious!

    Cian Barrie

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and creative flourishes that set this Coburg gem apart—book your table to experience them firsthand.

  • Pre-Event Bottle Reserving & Dietary Care

    Co-owner Tresna connects with party organisers days prior to reserve specific celebratory bottles for pairing and coordinate tailored adaptations for dietary needs, including gluten and fructose intolerances.

  • Curated Themed Dinners & Tastings

    Beyond regular bar service, the venue curates experiential gatherings ranging from seasonal Gemini astrology dinners to magnum parties and vermouth markets.

  • Story-Driven, Unpretentious Hospitality

    Owners and floor staff welcome guests with table-side stories behind boutique winemakers and local spirits, thoughtfully accommodating beer drinkers without typical wine-bar pretension.

  • Rear Boutique Bottle Shop & Pantry

    An integrated boutique wine shop and pantry tucked behind the dining room invites guests to browse and take home curated bottles after morning coffee or an evening meal.

Before you head over

Practical tips for getting the best out of Sydney Road’s premier wine bar—reserve your table early.

  • Bring an Appetite for the Chef's Menu

    The multi-course chef's tasting menu features generous portions across all courses, and the kitchen accommodates dietary needs—including gluten-free, fructose intolerance, and vegetarian preferences—when arranged in advance.

  • Browse the Rear Bottle Shop and Pantry

    Tucked behind the main dining space is a boutique wine shop and pantry, where you can browse curated natural wines, pet-nats, and takeaway provisions after daytime coffee or dinner.

  • Book Ahead for Evenings and Groups

    With limited indoor seating that fills up fast on weekend nights, advance reservations are strongly advised—especially if reserving the private back dining table for group celebrations.

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