Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars and specialty retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Ours are some of Melbourne’s most iconic and critically acclaimed establishments; they embody the values and culinary culture of Melbourne. They include award-winning restaurants, bars, a pub, a bakery & grocer and specialty butcheries. They are acclaimed locally and internationally for being at the forefront of quality, creativity, and dependability.

Over the last decade and a half, Andrew McConnell has anticipated how Melburnians like to eat. The success and reputation of each restaurant, bar and retail space are a testament to the vision and diligence of him and his team.

 
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Chef & Owner

Andrew McConnell

Born and raised in the city, Andrew McConnell is the quintessential Melburnian. With a profound passion for produce, cooking, eating, art and design, it’s no surprise that he has helped shape the epicurean culture of the city.

Andrew’s years of working in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai honed his creative, considered approach to cooking. His pursuit of quality draws him to the best possible produce, favouring local, sustainable small-scale farms and producers for his restaurants and stores.

He remains an engaged contributor to the culinary dialogue in Australia, and has also been awarded The Age Good Food Guide Chef of the Year three times. 

Andrew is currently Chef and Owner of nine Melbourne restaurants, bars and retail brands located in remarkably diverse districts, each with their own distinct character.

The Journey So Far

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Our team are incomparable, and we are dedicated to their development and creative engagement. We work closely with each individual to reach their full potential. And most importantly, we have fun while we do it.