Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel

Victorian charm meets serious culinary chops at this Johnston Street staple. Forget standard-issue pub grub. Those in the loop know Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel delivers top-tier Mod-Oz plates wrapped in an effortlessly warm, unassuming atmosphere. Savvy eaters constantly tip off their mates about the wildly generous prawn cocktails and steaks cooked to absolute perfection—flanked by a flawless béarnaise and silky celeriac mash. The specials board is a mandatory read; think Guinness scallops or fresh grilled fish. Pair a crusty slice of local To Be Frank bakery bread with a glass from their stellar rotation of vin naturel, poured by staff who genuinely know their stuff. Wrap it all up with a legendary sticky date pudding. Phenomenal bistro energy. Unpretentious hospitality.