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02/06/2026
WORLD CUP 2026 - New Zealand
Calling on North Side Kiwi fans we’ve got you covered for this years World Cup showing your games live & loud!
Tuesday 16th June 11am - Iran Vs New Zealand
Monday 22nd June 11am - New Zealand Vs Egypt
Saturday 27th June 1pm - New Zealand Vs Belgium
Make sure to book in for prime seating or of course walk ins always welcome!
Check out our website for all other World Cup games we are showing live & loud ⚽️🏟️
01/06/2026
WORLD CUP 2026
As it’s just around the corner get ready as we open our doors for the World Cup for all to watch! ⚽️
Check out our website for all the games we are showing live & loud!
All Socceroos dates and times as followed -
14th June - Australia Vs Türkiye 2pm - WALK INS ONLY
20th June - Australia Vs USA 5am - Tables ready to book online
26th June - Australia Vs Paraguay 12pm - Limited tables left to book
Let’s go World Cup 2026 🤸🏆
#2026
28/05/2026
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Showing all Australian / England / NZ / Scotland / South Korea & Brazil games, plus many more listed on our website - https://www.gnh.net.au/
Playing the games listed live and loud, book a table online now for prime seating or as always just walk on in! ⚽️ 🫱🏼🫲🏽🚶
#2026
24/05/2026
What better way to spend a Sunday than with Banjo and a Sunday Roast at the Great Northern
18/05/2026
NBA Conference finals are here! 🏀🗑️
Showing all games live & loud starting with -
Game 1 tomorrow at 10:30am - Thunder Vs Spurs
Game 1 - Wednesday 20th May 10am Knicks Vs Cavaliers
Game 2- Thursday 21st May 10:30am Thunder Vs Spurs
Game 2 - Friday 22nd May 10am Knicks Vs Cavaliers
And continuing throughout the whole finals live & loud with our Buisness Game Pass!
Come on down for some brekkie beers and cheer on ya team! 🍻
18/05/2026
🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN 🏉
It’s coming to that time of year again where we cancel our weekly Wednesday trivia to show State of Origin on all screens live and loud!
Game 1 - Wed 27th May 8:05pm
Game 2- Wed 17th June 8:10pm
Game 3- Wed 8th July 8:10pm
Book online now for prime seating or of course walk ins always welcome!
14/05/2026
Not only do we host an incredible trivia every Wednesday night at 7:30pm with great vibes and voucher prizes to be won, now you can also win a Hamper supplied by the greatest local to ever live, Jacko and his new brand 🥰
Every week the hamper will rotate with different jams, spreads, hot sauce, condiments and everything that’s good in the kitchen & for your taste buds for the lucky trivia winners for a limited time!
Whether you’re in to win trivia for the hamper and eternal glory (photo reference of our last two weeks trivia winners, their hampers and their rights to brag) or want to grab one for yourself or a loved ones, absolutely go check out what our legend has to offer! 🍯🍫💝
To book a table for trivia head over to our website - https://www.gnh.net.au/table-bookings 🤸♂️
Thank you Jacko and see all you trivia legends next week! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
12/05/2026
Monday 15th of June UFC Freedom 250 playing live & loud at 10am! 🥊
Book a table online now for prime seating or walk ins always welcome 🙌🏼
05/05/2026
⚽️ FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 ⚽️
Showing all Australian and England games live & loud plus many other games listed on our website! - https://www.gnh.net.au/
Book tables online now to secure a prime spot or of course walk ins always welcome 🙌🏽
#2026
28/04/2026
🥊 UFC 328 🥊
Sunday 10th of May UFC playing live & loud!
Book a table online for prime viewing or walk ins always welcome 🫱🏼🫲🏽
23/04/2026
Another beautiful day ahead of us! 🌞 🙌🏼
Come on down for some delicious pints in the sun while it lasts then stay on for the footy tonight 🍻🫱🏻🫲🏼🏉
16/04/2026
We recently got gifted two sign Carlton posters from a legend named Fred!
Proudly hung up in our saloon bar for all to see, even turned Sox (pictured) into a Carlton fan… just don’t tell his owners 🙊
Come on down and check it out while you watch Blues vs Pies at 7:30pm tonight 🏉🍻
15/04/2026
🚨 UFC FIGHT NIGHT 🚨
~ Saturday May 2nd at 9pm ~
Della Maddalena Vs Prates LIVE & LOUD for the ultimate UFC FIGHT NIGHT 🥊 🏆
Book a table online now for prime seating - walk ins always welcome 🙌🏼
14/04/2026
Head of security getting ready for his favourite night of the week… steak night! 🥩 🤤 🐶
12/04/2026
Roxy happily waiting for her meal.
07/04/2026
It’s a sad day as we say goodbye to our trusted ATM who’s been with us for the last 17 years. Rain, shine or quite literally tried to be ripped out stolen from us you’ve stayed a solid staff member to us all!
Due to really low IQ derelicts trying to take out ATM it just became a liability to keep, so for future patrons coming in for a good time make sure you’ve stocked up your cash!
Thank you for the years you’ve been with us, you’ll be missed! 🤖😢🫶🏻
31/03/2026
🐣Easter Holidays🐣
We are open all of Easter kicking off with Good Friday open from 12pm-11pm with fresh pints, delish food and to top it all off no surcharges !!!
We will be playing AFL live & loud, with good vibes and holiday spirit in the air what more could you ask for ✨
This could be you cheering on ya team having a much deserved holiday with a pint in hand so go online now to book some tables or of course just walk on in and take a seat 🙌🏼🍻🪺
31/03/2026
Good Friday we will be open from 12pm to play two massive games of footy back to back! 🍻🫱🏻🫲🏼🏉
Carlton Vs North Melbs 3:15pm
Freo Vs Adelaide 7:15pm
Nothings better than a Friday off work to go to your favourite local to watch some epic AFL being played!
Book online now for prime seating but of course walk ins are always welcome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
17/03/2026
Happy St Patrick’s day to all that celebrates from us at the GNH & our head of security Greg 🍀 🍻
Come down for a pint of Guinness & some doggo pats 🐶
🍀
16/03/2026
Calling all Irish soccer fans we will be opening early on Friday 27th of March for Republic Of Ireland Vs Czechia!
Doors open 6:30am for the 6:50am kick off and licensed at 7am! ⚽️🫱🏻🫲🏼🍻
Book a table online now for prime seating but of course walk ins welcome !
02/03/2026
This Sunday playing both UFC 326 & the F1 live & loud! 👏🏼
Book tables online now for prime seating and don’t forget to write what you’re coming to watch in the comments so we can put you in the right place! 🥊🫱🏻🫲🏼🏎️
#326
01/03/2026
AFL SEASON IS HERE 🙌🏼 🏉🎉
Round 0 starting this Thursday 7:30pm playing live & loud and even though we are fully booked we always welcome walk ins 🚶🫱🏻🫲🏼 🍻
Let’s gooooo footy season 🤸
24/02/2026
Our Tillies will be playing live & loud for the Asian Cup this March! ⚽️
Book a table online now for prime seating or walk ins always welcome 🤸
Let’s go girls 🙌🏽
20/02/2026
Found out in the wild. Hopefully the retro shirt is blast resistant
Address
644 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Melbourne, VIC
3054
To reach the pub and beer garden located on Rathdowne Street in Melbourne, public transport options include taking the tram and getting off at the closest stop. Alternatively, one could take a train to the nearest station and then transfer to a bus or walk from there.
For those driving, it is suggested to follow the major roads into the city center and then look for signs for Rathdowne Street. Once on Rathdowne Street, parking options may be limited but can usually be found within a few blocks of the pub.
Please note that these directions are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as official directions to any specific location.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
11am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
11am - 12am |
| Thursday |
11am - 1am |
| Friday |
11am - 1am |
| Saturday |
11am - 1am |
| Sunday |
12am - 1am |
|
11am - 11pm |
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What people say
The Great Northern Hotel is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a great pub experience in Melbourne. Located in the heart of Carlton North's Rathdowne Street, this historic establishment has been serving up delicious food and drinks since 1883. The highlight of the Great Northern is undoubtedly its expansive beer garden, which is one of the largest in Melbourne. With twenty-two taps featuring some of the best beers from around the world, there's something for everyone here. And if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed by the outstanding food on offer. Whether you're a sports fan or just looking for a relaxing spot to unwind with friends, the Great Northern Hotel has everything you need. Plus, it's even dog-friendly - so bring your furry friend along and enjoy a pint in the sunshine!
