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The Fair Trader

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The Fair Trader is well known for it's delicious food and coffee which is served from 7am daily.

The Fair Trader is buzzing at lunch time with a vast range of options from healthy salads and sandwiches to traditional burgers and daily hot specials.

On Friday nights, happy hour drink specials are offered between 5pm and 8pm which include different cocktails specials each week and special guest DJs. The kitchen is also open later with a bar menu on offer.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 7am - 5pm 7am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 7am - 5pm 7am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 7am - 5pm 7am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 7am - 5pm 7am - 5pm
Friday
  • 7am - 8pm 7am - 8pm
Saturday
  • Closed
Sunday
  • Closed

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The Fair Trader
11 Exhibition St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9078 7544
  • email address: info@thefairtradercafebar.com.au
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