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The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

162-170 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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162-170 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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+61 3 9042 2707
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

A Fitzroy North pub exterior giving way to serious bistronomic dining, cellar depth, and easy neighbourhood warmth. regulars lean toward the multi-course tasting menu—built around aged duck breast, venison, and crisp tarte tatin—or drop in midweek with a prized bottle in hand. The floor team runs tight service without stiff city pretension, guiding guests through globe-spanning bottles and rolling over a dedicated trolley for an amaro pour before the night winds down.

  • Menu Bistronomic: Technical multi-course French-inspired cooking showcases aged duck breast and warm tarte tatin inside an unassuming room.
  • Cellar & Midweek BYO: Diners can browse bottles curated directly from international cellars or bring a favourite pour for midweek dinners.
  • Tableside Amaro Trolley: Floor staff provide tableside digestif guidance from an extensive Amaro selection wheeled directly through the dining room.
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Why Guests Choose The Recreation Bistro

How technique-led bistronomy, cellar curation, and unhurried hospitality distinguish The Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop

  • Refined Bistronomic Tasting Experience

    The multi-course Menu Bistronomic delivers technique-driven execution with signature dishes like dry-aged duck breast and creative seasonal desserts that rival formal fine dining.

    The bistronomic is absolute class. Spot on in terms of flavours, perfectly balanced.

    Caleb Ong

  • Tableside Amaro Trolley Discovery

    A roaming drinks cart brings tableside digestif consultations, matching guest preferences with specialized selections from a deep Amaro catalogue.

    The drinks trolley and the expertise from the staff to pick an Amaro from their extensive selection was the cream on top.

    Garner Mashiko

  • Flexible Cellar and Midweek BYO Freedom

    An attached bottle shop pairs with an approachable midweek BYO policy, giving wine enthusiasts flexible cellar access for quiet weekday dinners and long lunches.

    They have a generous midweek byo policy and great wine list. Food is exceptional but unpretentious.

    A R

  • Relaxed Residential Neighbourhood Sanctuary

    Tucked away on Queens Parade with an unpretentious pub exterior, the venue offers a peaceful neighbourhood alternative to busy inner-city dining corridors.

    A gem of a place tucked away in mostly residential area between Fitzroy North and Clifton Hill.

    How Ngean Lim

  • Thoughtful Milestone and Anniversary Hosting

    Milestone dinners, anniversaries, and group gatherings benefit from seamless pacing, dedicated private spaces, and personalized touches from the kitchen.

    And the chef without prompt gave us a beautiful little note with our dessert for our anniversary.

    Loz

  • Attentive, Passionate Table Hospitality

    Front-of-house staff combine deep cellar knowledge with unpretentious hospitality, providing reassurance and consummate attention throughout every visit.

    The sommelier’s knowledge was impressive but also meaningful and loving.

    miss pinchy

Signature bistro courses and savoury highlights from the kitchen

  • Dry Aged Duck Breast

    the dry aged duck rich and full of flavour

    Leon B

  • Menu Bistronomic

    We had the Menu Bistronomic and every course was perfection!

    R Chew

  • Roast Pork

    the Sunday Lunch special is amazing value. You cannot go wrong when you get a decent piece of roast pork

    Nad S

  • Octopus with Nduja

    Special mention for the octopus with nduja which was the most flavourful dish of the night

    Prakriti Mateti

Other favorites

Handcrafted desserts, sides, and digestifs to round out your meal

  • Apple Tart

    the apple tart was the absolute standout — perfectly executed and unforgettable

    Leon B

  • Chocolate Nemesis

    Highlights included the perfectly cooked duck, the cured snapper and the 'chocolate nemesis' to finish!

    Chris Newman

  • Hand Cut Chips

    Also oh my god those are some of the most elite hand cut chips I’ve ever tasted!!

    Faith

  • Amaro Selection

    The drinks trolley and the expertise from the staff to pick an Amaro from their extensive selection was the cream on top.

    Garner Mashiko

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and dining hospitality that elevate everyday dining in Fitzroy North

  • Personalised Celebration Notes

    For special occasions and milestone celebrations, the kitchen provides handwritten personal notes alongside dessert courses unprompted.

  • Tableside Amaro Drinks Trolley

    Digestif service is brought tableside with a dedicated cart guided by knowledgeable staff to navigate a curated collection of Italian Amari.

  • Generous Midweek BYO Policy

    Diners can bring prized bottles from their own cellars under a generous midweek BYO policy that pairs personal cellar gems with refined bistro courses.

  • Intimate Private Corner Bookings

    Guests holding group celebrations can reserve a dedicated private corner nook off the beaten track of Fitzroy North.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your visit, cellar pairings, and finding your way around this Fitzroy North bistro.

  • Bring a Special Bottle Midweek

    Take advantage of the venue's generous midweek BYO policy when you want to bring a special bottle from your own cellar to pair with unpretentious bistro fare.

  • Order from the Amaro Trolley

    Cap off your meal by requesting the roaming drinks trolley, where the floor team provides expert guidance through their extensive Amaro and digestif selection.

  • Plan for Leafy Street Parking

    While the exterior looks like an unassuming neighbourhood pub, street parking is readily available throughout the surrounding leafy residential streets for an unhurried visit.

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