Union Club Hotel

Fitzroy pub culture done right, trading corporate trends and pokies for open fires, cold pints, and genuine neighborhood warmth. Regulars head straight for this unpretentious Gore Street corner when craving a proper chicken or eggplant parma alongside a game of pool. The kitchen turns out comforting staples—beef and Guinness pie swimming in gravy, edge-to-edge pepperoni pizza, and crispy mushroom croquettes—paired with an accessible $20 lunch special. Out back, a sprawling rooftop and front deck catch the afternoon sun, while bartenders make impromptu group gatherings feel easy. Pull up a stool at the bar or settle in by the hearth with a pint of Guinness.