Great Northern Hotel

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.