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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 4687 reviews

What User likes about Builders Arms Hotel:
The Ricky and Pinky restaurant serve contemporary Asian food at the Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy. The waitstaff are friendly and professional. We enjoyed the food and the drinks. We think there is not enough noise absorbing features at the restaurant because it is quite noisy and a bit hard to talk to each other View all feedback. What User doesn't like about 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 f... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 16 reviews
Kyleigh
18.03.2023 - 16:53

Gah! I wish I could have half-star reviews syndrome hit me. I love Andrew McConnell and pretty much everything he does, but after a number...

Tara
18.03.2023 - 16:53

The first time I came here was on a Thursday afternoon when I explored Smith St and noticed that it was full of people in suits and ties. I guess...

Tara
18.03.2023 - 16:53

Let me say we went for a quick drink and stayed for an amazing meal. the staff kindly set us a table, although they were very busy and we...

Rebekah
20.11.2017 - 18:08

The pub is nicely decked out in side. The food is great and the staff are very friendly, certainly worth a visit.

Vito
20.11.2017 - 18:08

The Ricky and Pinky restaurant serve contemporary Asian food at the Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy. The waitstaff are friendly and professional. We enjoyed the...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 220 reviews
Tim
18.08.2023 - 04:53

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...

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Natalie
18.08.2023 - 04:53

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 bit...

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Ilene
18.08.2023 - 04:53

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...

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Peyton
18.08.2023 - 04:53

Went on a Sunday evening and ate in the Bistro. Very friendly and attentive service which went perfect with the food fare. Had the quail (sort of deep fried), t...

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Raymond
18.08.2023 - 04:53

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 ever...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 2610 reviews
Georgie
29.01.2024 - 17:34

The Builders Arm in Melbourne is the best pub in town! If you're in search of a tasty pub meal, I highly recommend checking out this place. They serve the best...

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Nick
29.01.2024 - 17:34

This fantastic traditional pub has been modernized with great food and a good selection of beer. It features a small beer garden/courtyard with a beautiful matu...

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Jenny
29.01.2024 - 17:34

The front bar is tastefully decorated with beautiful heritage features. This restaurant, run by one of Melbourne's iconic food figures, is in good hands. We tri...

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Li
29.01.2024 - 17:34

Oh how pleased we were on our first visit to Builders Arms we enjoyed the food, their great wine list and the laid back spacious set up of the Bistro. Definitel...

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Onara
29.01.2024 - 17:34

Upscale pub grub. Delightful Art Deco fitout, and a small menu that has something for everyone. Food is fine. Wine menu is considerably more impressive. Kitchen...

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Facebook
4.0 ★ from 110 reviews
Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 103 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 1145 reviews
Zomato
4.2 ★ from 481 reviews
Yelp
3.5 ★ from 18 reviews

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