
Great Northern Hotel
A much-loved pub in Carlton North, rated 4.4 across more than 1,900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Great Northern Hotel sits on Rathdowne Street in Carlton North, a leafy, characterful pocket of Melbourne's inner north. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local favourite — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, drinks and, famously, a lovely beer garden, the kind of beloved neighbourhood hotel that's become a real fixture of the area.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a wonderful beer garden in a convenient Carlton North location, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends, a catch-up or a lazy afternoon in the sun. The lovely garden and genuine character set it apart, and the Great Northern has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,900 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed afternoon in the beer garden, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere in Carlton North.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 99
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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