The Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy.
The Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy.Photograph by Chris Hopkins

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The Builders is the frequent conclusion to “where should we meet?” debates,and with good reason. Drop in for a couple of pots off the wood,a beaut burger or a full three-course dinner with wines from the impressive list. The whipped cod roe and fish pie live in Fitzroy food folklore while a half rotisserie chicken on taleggio polenta is a full-on flavour assault. It rarely gets better than this.

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