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Gum Bistro

West End

Updated: Jun 19, 2024

Gum Bistro is a charming and convivial foodie's restaurant occupying an historic West End shop in the upper reaches of Boundary Street.

Gum Bistro West End

Combining outstanding food and service in a rustic homey setting, Gum Bistro is one of West End's dining gems. 

Gum Bistro West End

Customers can take a seat on the pavement, where pups are welcome, or in one of the cosy character-filled rooms inside.

Gum Bistro West End

The concise menu is understatedly first class, using carefully sourced local produce from the likes of Falls Farm, Rocky Point Aquaculture, Brisbane Valley Quail, Picone Exotics, Margra Lamb and West End institution Mick's Nuts.

Gum Bistro West End

Start with Apellation oysters & meyer lemon; duck liver parfait with native tamarind jelly; Fried Falls Farm eggplant with tomato, shallots & herbs; or the must-try pipis, oyster mushroom, young ginger & basil (with Riser bread and house made-butter to mop up).

Gum Bistro West End

Also recommended is the sweetcorn agnolotti with parmigiana cream, while larger plates include Autumn vegetable pot pie, caramelised onion & gruyere; Magra lamb rumb with sweetbread, beans & radichio; or quail, king & oyster mushrooms.

Gum Bistro West End

To accompany there's sides of potato pave with aoili (must-try); and leafy salad, mustard & anise hyssop dressing, while desserts include Davidson plum & rhubarb sorbet; date pudding & cardamon ince-cream; and Valrhona mousse, dark chocolate, nibs & flaky salt.

Gum Bistro West End

The carefully curated wine list complements the menu perfectly, with a selection that includes Australian, French, German, Austrian, Slovenian and Hungarian as well as some vintage drops.

Gum Bistro West End

There's also a handful of creative house cocktails, also made from locally sourced ingredients and small batch producers.  

Gum Bistro West End

Good to know - Pooches are welcome to join their owners at the outdoor tables, where there's even a bowl of water by the door.

Need to know - There is onstreet parking available on Boundary Street and nearby streets.

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Gum Bistro

237 Boundary St

West End

Opening hours

Licensed

0467 060 560

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