Fitzroy Hotel

A SOLID ROCKIN’ JOINT
The Fitzroy Hotel located in Windsor has been an established watering hole for locals since 1853. I wasn’t around for opening day — I just know this from reading a blurb on
. The blurb also said: «With a recent refurbishment this pub is now renowned for the live music and live entertainment acts. The bistro here serves up traditional pub food, with hamburgers and pizza to meat. There is a wide selection of beer here both imported and local.» A review on that site from HeyPesto stated: «The Fitzroy is pumping on the weekends and is an awesome place for a meal, a drink and live music. Once the bands finish their is a decent DJ who plays for hours. Their steaks are highly recommended!» Pesto has pretty much summed it up.
Checked out the Fitzroy one night at the end of November 2012. There were plenty of posters for past and future rock bands. Good ones too. A rockin hard core band was playing in the AC/​DC tradition of Sydney. Loud and good. The singer complimented the bistro, but I didn’t try the food. I’ve heard the steaks here are awesome. Plenty of good draft beers on tap, including a killer pale ale 2 DIE 4.
No bad vibes experienced from the staff or the patrons — even with my American accent. Actually they were openly friendly. Outer Sydney can get pretty damn rough and Australia doesn’t pussify the guys like they do in America. Sorry dudes, but it’s true. ** Hawaii and New York exempted.
I used to live down the road from here. If I still did I’d for sure be hangin’ at the Fitz with cab fare in my pocket. Five stars guys — you deserve it. How’s this for a first review on Unilocal?Don’t think I’m over-​generous — check out my review of the Heritage Hotel down the road in Wilberforce.