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Builders Arms Hotel Bistro, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro

4.2 (327)
$41 to $100
Australian
211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Builders Arms Hotel is a historic pub on Gertrude Street Fitzroy, where the public bar has been whetting the whistle of locals since 1853. Housing a Public Bar, Bistro, private dining spaces and a courtyard, the Builders Arms Hotel is a regular meeting place for drinks and meals to be shared.

The Bistro is our welcoming dining room offering generous table service and a menu focused on classic, seasonal dishes with our wood-fired rotisserie informing much of what we cook. Expect pub classics, seasonal specials, dishes to share, oysters, charcuterie, and everything that relaxed dining and drinking calls for.

We are also currently offering takeaway pick up from the pub.

We are open 7 days a week
Mon - Sun | 12pm - 11

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9417 7700
  • Website
    http://www.buildersarmshotel.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew McConnell
  • Catering
    An a la carte menu is available offering smaller plates alongside large plates which can be enjoyed individually or as a shared experience. <br /><br />The Public Bar is the casual area of Builders Arms and offers the same menu; the perfect accompaniment to the extensive options available from the beer, cocktail and wine list. There’s plenty of room to just drop in and enjoy the pub vibes! <br /><br /><br />
  • Location
    211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
  • Neighborhood
    Australia
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Gore Street & Gertrude Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking Only
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 from Bourke Street (Stop #15)orTram 11 from Collins Street (Stop #13)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 327 people are saying

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

327 Reviews

  1. benj

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 3, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Looking forward to seeing the pub back in full flight

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  2. JaneR

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The standard at this venue has never changed- excellent every time

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  3. Maddie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    $19 steak Monday’s are unreal! Service was friendly, and the restaurant has a gorgeous ambiance

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  4. Olivia

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great ambiance. Steak night is amazing and great value for money

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  5. Fergal VIP

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Hina. Quality wines and excellent food. All members of the party I was with thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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  6. GeoffP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for a Sunday lunch. Their signature dish, the Fish Pie was as good as ever!

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  7. Thomas

    Melbourne12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was really well spaced out, and all the staff were super nice. Food was amazing, from the fresh whipped cod roe to the pork belly salad. Glad we went out, they clearly put a lot of thought into the updated distanced experience & ambience, it was great.

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  8. WendyT63

    Tokyo Metropolitan Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice vibe, good food and just nice to be able to go out to a restaurant again.

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  9. MontyB

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 3, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I just always find the food overpriced but it’s a convenient venue

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  10. AllisonL

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to go back! I’m British and was desperate for a good British pub meal, this was next level

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FAQs

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 7700.

Builders Arms Hotel Bistro is rated 4.2 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Gore Street & Gertrude Street
  • Neighborhood
    Australia
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking Only
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 from Bourke Street (Stop #15)orTram 11 from Collins Street (Stop #13)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew McConnell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.buildersarmshotel.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9417 7700
  • Catering
    An a la carte menu is available offering smaller plates alongside large plates which can be enjoyed individually or as a shared experience. <br /><br />The Public Bar is the casual area of Builders Arms and offers the same menu; the perfect accompaniment to the extensive options available from the beer, cocktail and wine list. There’s plenty of room to just drop in and enjoy the pub vibes! <br /><br /><br />

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