Modern Australian bistro & private offline poker lounge
Cuisine Philosophy
Ash & Ace Club celebrates the rhythm of the Australian seasons, pairing fire-kissed grill favourites and ocean-fresh catches with a sommelier-led wine program in a quietly opulent lounge setting.
Signature Dishes
Each signature dish at Ash & Ace Club is composed as a complete story on the plate: clean Australian produce, confident flavour, and meticulous technique layered to match the drama of the room.
Expect clean compositions that celebrate a single hero ingredient. A grass-fed cut, a line-caught fillet, or a seasonal vegetable is supported by quietly confident accompaniments: smoked oils, native herbs, and slow-reduced jus rather than heavy sauces.
Each dish is shaped in dialogue with our wine list. Acidity, char, richness, and salinity are tuned to invite a considered pairing, whether you are leaning into cool-climate Chardonnay, a structured Shiraz, or a non-alcoholic botanical blend.
Wine & Beverage Curation
Our wine and beverage list is intentionally focused yet deep, weaving together flagship Australian vineyards, rare allocations, and quietly intriguing international producers to echo the flavours of our kitchen.
Bistro Dining Experience
The Ash & Ace Club dining room is designed for slow conversations and unhurried courses. Layers of dark timber, obsidian surfaces, and sapphire light pools set the stage without distracting from the plate.
Overhead lighting is softened and carefully angled, allowing the natural colours of your dish and drink to remain rich and true. Candlelit glows on polished cutlery and glassware provide just enough sparkle to frame each course.
The room balances ambient energy with considered acoustics. Background sound is tuned to encourage conversation without intrusion, while the open view to the pass offers a subtle glimpse of the kitchen at work.
Seasonal Ingredients
Our kitchen is built around a market-first philosophy. Each new menu cycle begins with what is tasting exceptional now across Australian farms, fisheries, and specialty producers.
When an ingredient is at its best for only a short window, we let it lead the plate. Expect subtle, ongoing changes that reward guests who return across the year.
Culinary Team Insights
Behind every course is a team of chefs, cooks, and apprentices who share a single objective: to let ingredients speak clearly while delivering the depth and detail expected of a late-evening bistro.
Many of our team bring experience from European dining rooms, applying classical methods to Australian produce. Stocks are slowly reduced, sauces are finished to order, and each garnish has a purpose on the plate.
Service is run as a quiet dialogue between sections. Grill, larder, pastry, and the pass work in close synchrony to ensure temperature, timing, and textural contrast all land perfectly in front of you.
Modern Classics Reimagined
Ash & Ace Club reinterprets the flavours many guests grew up with, introducing new structure and finesse without losing the comfort at the heart of each dish.
Expect to recognise the spirit of a classic: a refined schnitzel, a considered take on steak and chips, or an elevated seafood plate. We rework these through carefully sourced ingredients, lighter sauces, and elevated presentation.
Native aromatics, house ferments, and contemporary techniques are layered into familiar formats. The result feels at once recognisable and surprising, inviting both loyal regulars and curious first-time guests to explore.
Vegetarian & Special Diets
Our approach to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes is grounded in abundance rather than restriction. These plates are written as headliners in their own right, not simply alternatives.
To help us tailor your experience, you are welcome to share dietary requirements at the time of booking or upon arrival.
From the Grill & Ocean
Our grill and ocean program is built on restraint. High-quality proteins, precise seasoning, and respectful cooking over high heat allow each cut and fillet to stand on its own.
Steaks are seasoned simply, cooked over intense heat to build a fine crust, and rested to retain natural juices. House sauces, from smoked garlic jus to peppered bone marrow, are offered as supporting characters, not centre stage.
Our seafood program follows the same discipline: minimal intervention, precise cooking, and clean accompaniments that highlight sweetness, salinity, and delicate texture. Grilled vegetables receive equal attention, often sharing grill space with the hero protein.
Culinary Craftsmanship FAQ
We believe transparency enhances trust and enjoyment. The answers below address how we think about plating, flavour balance, and custom requests.
Our chefs start with the primary ingredient and build outward. Each plate is structured around three ideas: temperature, texture, and contrast. Components are limited but intentional—expect a focused composition rather than a crowded arrangement.
Where possible, yes. Many sauces and garnishes are prepared separately, allowing us to make careful adjustments for allergens or preferences. Some dishes rely on set preparations; in those cases our team will guide you towards the best fit.
We work within a framework of balance: acidity to lift richness, bitterness to temper sweetness, smoke to deepen savoury notes. This philosophy informs both our plate construction and our pairing suggestions from the cellar.
While our menu is built in a bistro format, our team can curate a multi-course journey using existing dishes and off-menu small bites for groups booking in advance. This can include matching wines or non-alcoholic pairings.
Yes. Guests in the Private Card Lounge may enjoy select dishes from the Bistro Menu, alongside a tailored snack and small-plate offering designed for longer card sessions and late-evening service.
Seasonal updates are reflected first on our Bistro Menu and often highlighted during Evening Events. You are welcome to speak with our team, explore the Menu and Wine pages, or contact us directly for the latest changes.