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Wednesday November 12, 2025: In a statement posted to Instagram today, the Gum Bistro team announced it had closed and that its last dinner service had been the previous weekend.
“After what has been a thoroughly enjoyable (albeit short) run, we have made the difficult decision to hang up our aprons and close the bistro. It’s not been an easy decision to come to, but it’s the right one for us at this time,” said the statement.
The spot, which was co-owned by ex-Pasta Club chef Lachlan Matheson and sommelier Phil Poussart, opened in 2024 and was named one of Broadsheet’s best new restaurants of that year.
“We set out to create a spot where people could come to celebrate with their family, or just prop the bar up for a quick chat on the way home,” said the post. “Thanks to the wonderful community around us, Gum became just that.
“While we’re sad to close the doors, we’re leaving with fond memories and a deep sense of gratitude to all of the suppliers, customers, friends, and talented staff who supported us along the way.”
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EuropeanOutdoor AreaReservations RecommendedHonest, produce-led cooking is at the heart of Gum Bistro, a smart 40-seat restaurant in the former Pasta Club space.
For the diner, that could mean textbook duck liver parfait with Riser sourdough; and a cold salad of squid, fennel, chicory and lemon to start. Then it’s onto vegetable pot pie with caramelised onion and gruyere, or the fan-favourite sweet corn agnolotti for a main. Chef and co-owner Lachlan Matheson sources as much local produce as possible, and is all about letting the ingredients shine.
And while there are excellent (and stiff) cocktails named after obscure guitar tracks from the last 50 years, you come to Gum Bistro to drink wine. Co-owner and sommelier Phil Poussarts has previously done stints at Pilloni, Essa and Hobart’s Fico, so expect an interesting list with plenty of rare finds by the bottle.
The chef-somm duo – both Pasta Club alum – reopened the site with a much brighter look, featuring white-painted panels and touches of greenery. Flowers from Avalon Florals, stamped Gum Bistro napkins and local artwork contribute to a cosy, considered space.
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