North Fitzroy Arms Hotel

Tucked away on Rae Street, this classic backstreet boozer is where proper pub culture collides with serious culinary chops. The Fitzroy North dining crowd knows to bypass the busy main strips for this exact address. Pints, roaring heaters, and lively footy nights in the front bar—pure, unpretentious Aussie hospitality. But grab a table in the cozy dining room or the buzzy courtyard, and the menu quickly shifts gears. Discerning carnivores routinely pack the house for the $29 Monday steak night—flawless medium-rare cuts drenched in a rich peppercorn sauce. The kitchen flexes hard. Think St John-style bone marrow, vibrant tuna tartare, and a spectacular wagyu carpaccio paired beautifully with figs. And that cheeseburger? An absolute masterclass, brightened by a punchy housemade tomato relish. Whether you’re sinking a few schooners with the old guard or tearing into a sublime duck special, this is top-tier gastropub fare executed without a single drop of pretension.