Coming Soon: Australia's First 67 Pall Mall Is Enlisting Martin Benn and Vicki Wild as Managing Culinary Partners
When this exclusive private wine and dining club opens in Melbourne in mid-2026, the two respected hospitality veterans will guide its culinary direction.
Finding other serious gastronomes to share your passion with isn't always easy. However, the arrival of 67 Pall Mall Melbourne means you'll have the chance to join an exclusive club dedicated to fine wine, exceptional food and uncompromising service. Set for a mid-2026 opening on Spring Street, this lavish guild now has a pair of guiding voices, as Martin Benn and Vicki Wild have been announced as Managing Culinary Partners.
Putting their wealth of expertise to work, Benn and Wild will be responsible for merging Melbourne's vibrant dining culture with 67 Pall Mall's global brand of culinary excellence. The duo is well-prepared for the task, having led Sydney's renowned Japanese-inspired restaurant Sepia until 2018. More recently, they've collaborated with the National Gallery of Victoria and the Australian Open on luxe dining encounters.
For those unfamiliar with 67 Pall Mall, the club was founded in London a decade ago when wine enthusiast Grant Ashton wanted to share his vast collection with like-minded gourmands. Now these members-only clubs have expanded to Verbier and Singapore, while Bordeaux and Beaune are planned to open alongside the Melbourne outpost in 2026. Boasting in-house sommeliers and low-margin wine lists, members can access any location around the globe, while taking part in artisanal events and even storing their personal wine collection using specialised facilities.
"We are honoured to join 67 Pall Mall Melbourne and to share our passion for food with their members. We have found a dynamic partner who will allow us to achieve our vision and enter the next chapter in our new Melbourne home," says Benn, while Ashton adds, "We're thrilled to welcome Martin and Vicki to the team in Melbourne. Their reputation for precision, authenticity and warmth speaks for itself. Martin's culinary vision, paired with Vicki's commitment to creating thoughtful, memorable hospitality, aligns seamlessly with our values."
With more details about the launch of 67 Pall Mall Melbourne still to be revealed, prospective members can expect four levels of hospitality with distinct restaurants and bars set within a former bank headquarters. Plus, members will have access to 5,000 wines from 42 countries, poured from dawn to dusk, including up to 1,000 by the glass. As for Benn and Wild, their expertise in fine dining will prove vital, as they craft menus and an experience that fosters outstanding food and wine pairings centred on global influences and local produce.
Existing outside the usual constraints of a commercial restaurant, Benn and Wild will have the chance to bring increasingly innovative ideas to the table at 67 Pall Mall Melbourne. They'll also play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals, as the club offers a range of accredited training programs to the front- and back-of-house teams that deliver its exclusive encounters.
67 Pall Mall Melbourne is expected to launch in mid-2026, with applications to join the club now open. Head to the website for more information.
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