Builders Arms Hotel

This is a large old pub/hotel building in the heart of Fitzroy. We had dinner there with friends between Christmas and New Year. The place has recently been refurbished and the many smaller rooms/zones have been combined into one huge space. It was noisy and hard to have a conversation as a result. The food was okay – arrived on time, was as described, was tasty enough. However, the menu was not interesting and the food was nothing special. The wait staff were pleasant and attentive. We spent $60 a head which included a small amount of alcohol (two of the five of us did not drink). We found this expensive given the setting and the food.

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We were worn out from shopping along Smith Street and passed the Builders Arms on our way to catch a tram back into the city and decided to stop for a quick bite and some refreshments. Menu had a number of interesting choices of more upmarket pub bistro style dishes. Inside was fairly crowded so we sat at one of the tables outside and ordered from the bar. We had the chicken, pork and pistachio terrine with a mustard greens salad and cornichons $23) and a cheese burger with fries also $23) plus a couple of glasses of wine. Terrine was tasty as was the cheeseburger though expensive for what it was. Service was good.

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Most impressed! The staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. Service was attentive and speedy without being over the top. Well done! The food? I loved everything. Our table chose the kitchen menu, which was starter, entrée, main sides, with dessert. Every morsel was delicious and generous. Two of our group had (minor) dietary needs, which were met expeditiously and easily. Well done to the kitchen and waiters. My recommendation. Make a booking and look forward to a great time!

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The food was good. However, the down part is the male staff rushing us to eat and drink. This is after all the restrictions out of place! It does seem like they just try to take all the customer as much as they can He is pretty much come and push us like 2 times and I just ordered the drink! They should informed the customer before they order the food or drink that they have the limit time! Not impressed at all

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This is a generally busy venue and staff are courteous and helpful. Steak last night was $42 .. full of gristle and largely inedible .. not good enough at that price point .. very disappointing when taking a friend to dinner. Cooking staff should have known better especially given reputation and pedigree of organisation!

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