Builders Arms Hotel

A historic pub in Fitzroy houses a dining room known as Moon Under Water, a polished front bar and a leafy beer garden. Behind its modest exterior, the Builders Arms Hotel offers a refined take on familiar formats.

The kitchen is focused on precise, produce-led cooking that follows a European framework. Dishes might include roasted chicken with bread sauce or grilled octopus with aioli, alongside house-made charcuterie and a notable wine list that separates the dining room from a standard pub setting.

The bar is built around craft beers, classic cocktails and a mix of local and imported wines. We like the contrast between the art-lined public bar and the more composed dining spaces—each area serving a different kind of evening.