The Advocate

A few words from The Advocate

Founder, Interior Designer & Decorator Jane Gorman has launched her second bespoke restaurant & cocktail bar in her design collection.

Providing our guests with a memorable experience is the goal of The Advocate. Above all, we ensure to provide guests with an Australian inspired shared plates menu, accompanied by an extensive wine and cocktail list. Each wine is hand picked and sampled before reaching our guests. This ensures that our guests received the highest quality wine that Australia has to offer.

Head Chef at The Advocate, Ben Aldous, has worked extensively with well established restaurant groups. Therefore, Ben understands the process in crafting a unique menu.

We take our guests on a culinary journey within Victoria. As a result, we are proud to promote the best local produce Victoria has to offer. By promoting local produce we ensure that our guests are provided with a bespoke restaurant & cocktail bar in their own neighbourhood. Designing a food menu that is complimentary to our drinks menu has been a focal point.

Jane has been an interior designer and single mother who has raised three grown up children. Therefore, Jane is dedicating a creative space to each of her children that reflects their accomplishments and chosen careers. The Advocate is dedicated to her youngest son, Christian. The English common law legal system is the inspiration for The Advocate. This is due to the fact that Christian recently finished law school and has been admitted as a Lawyer in Victoria. Jane has also drawn inspiration from her travels to London and through English interior design concepts.

Jane chose Balwyn as the location for her second bespoke cocktail bar and restaurant. This was due to the traditional English architecture within the community. Furthermore, living in the local area, Jane knew Balwyn was lacking for a luxurious space to entertain family and friends.