7 Paintings makes Australian debut at Melbourne's Rendezvous Hotel
MELBOURNE: Combining art, cuisine and old-world charm, the limited edition 7 Paintings pop-up dining experience has made its Australian debut at Melbourne’s inner city Mr Tompkins restaurant, located inside the historic Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne. The immersive dining experience where art comes alive, and every course tells a story, is available until 31 December 2025.
Following sold out events in Dubai, Germany, Switzerland and Canada, Australia’s culinary capital will now play host to the 7 Paintings multi-sensory dining experience on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, taking guests on a journey of fine art through seven courses inspired by legendary artists including Banksy, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Salvadore Dali.
Set inside one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings, Rendezvous Melbourne offers the ideal backdrop. Its timeless elegance, grand architecture, and central location create a dramatic stage for an evening of theatrical storytelling.
Over two-and-a-half hours, the famous Mona Lisa takes diners on a visual journey of storytelling, art, lighting, sound, and specially crafted dishes. Adding to the fun, guests can become part of the masterpiece by creating their own art on edible paper, spraying desserts with vibrant colours. Each session is limited to just 40 seats to ensure an intimate experience.
The menu begins with a Michelangelo-inspired tomato praline, basil gel and watercress nestled in a shell crostino, before moving onto a veal carpaccio in a herb-lime crust with truffle mayonnaise and olive soil in a playful nod to Banksy. A snapper fillet infused with cinnamon and lavender, paired with lemon-celery salad and garlic-red wine essence, pays tribute to Picasso, while Pollock’s abstract style is reimagined through a painting of spinach-coconut, beetroot and pumpkin purées.
Warhol’s pop art flair comes alive in a grilled beef tenderloin course with mashed sweet potatoes, glazed snow peas and balsamic jus whilst Dali’s Persistence of Memory is captured in a crema Catalana served in a hollowed potato with mint, berries and salted caramel ice cream. The grand finale - a chocolate painting on coconut meringue with chocolate-chili, white chocolate-lime and chocolate-raspberry sauces - honours Van Gogh’s Starry Nights.
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EDITOR NOTES:
Mr Tompkins 318 Flinders Street Melbourne. Underground from Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.
When:
• Until 29 Nov 2025 held Thurs – Sat from 7:00PM - 9.30PM
• 4 Dec – 31 Dec 2025 held Thurs – Fri from 7:00PM - 9.30PM | Sat from 5:00PM – 7:30PM and 8:30PM -11:00PM (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
• More dates to come in 2026!
Price: $179 per person
A vegetarian menu and dedicated kid’s menu are also available. Guests can opt to elevate their experience with a Free Flow Beverage Package for just $50 per person or $80 for two, which includes two hours of unlimited drinks to complement the artistic feast.
Website & Bookings: www.rendezvousmelbourne.com.au/things-to-do/7-paintings/
Instagram: @mrtompkinsmelbourne
High-res images: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/2bqJ1DXwjk
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Yvette Peverell – TFE Hotels (Public Relations Business Partner) | +61 403 834 111 | [email protected]
Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) | +61 499 900 658 | [email protected]
MORE ABOUT MR TOMPKINS
A meaningful new restaurant with an old soul. It’s about classic service that’s out of the ordinary and an experience quite extraordinary. Mr Tompkins doesn’t stand still. It evolves with people, ideas, and time. Guests come back, not because they know what they’ll get, but because they know Mr Tompkins won’t be resting on his laurels.
MORE ABOUT 7 PAINTINGS
7 Paintings is an award-winning, immersive dining experience that fuses fine art, storytelling, and gastronomy into a captivating multi-sensory event. Guests are taken on a culinary journey through a seven-course menu, with each dish inspired by a legendary artist. Blending cutting-edge technology with live performance and theatrical flair, 7 Paintings transforms the traditional dining format into an interactive artistic spectacle. After successful events in Dubai, Germany, Switzerland, and Canada, it’s clear that 7 Paintings continues to redefine experiential dining on a global scale. www.7paintings.com/en/melbourne
MORE ABOUT TFE HOTELS
TFE Hotels (TOGA Far East Hotels) is Australia’s International Hotel Group - headquartered in Sydney and operating in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, and Switzerland. TFE has a portfolio of seven hotel brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and Collection by TFE Hotels and the award-winning MM:NT Berlin Lab, with more in the development pipeline. TFE Hotels acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands we conduct business upon and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We respect the Country itself, including its trees, animals, spirits, waters, skies, stars, and special sites.