The Great Northern Hotel

The Great Northern Hotel The Great Northern Hotel, located in Carlton North on Rathdowne Street, is a historic pub and beer garden that offers an outstanding selection of food and drinks. With 22 taps featuring the best beers from around the world, this location is perfect for unwinding and catching up with friends. The large decked beer garden is one of Melbourne's finest, providing an oasis for visitors to enjoy great food and beverages. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden as long as they're on a leash with an entrance via Pigdon St.
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SATURDAY FOOTY 🏉 🍻Massive game of footy as Freo takes on Carlton at Marvel Stadium at 1:15pm - playing here live & loud!...
18/08/2026

SATURDAY FOOTY 🏉 🍻

Massive game of footy as Freo takes on Carlton at Marvel Stadium at 1:15pm - playing here live & loud! 🙌🏼

Book a table online now as tables are filing fast! Walk ins always welcome too 🚶🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 🏉

We love our dog walls and apparently so does everyone else! 🐶❤️As much as we appreciate the love towards the doggies and...
11/08/2026

We love our dog walls and apparently so does everyone else! 🐶❤️

As much as we appreciate the love towards the doggies and their pictures on the walls we please ask to stop taking them 😅

For some of them, it’s the claim to fame and their wall of victory - justice for the doggos! (and cats! and parrots featured here too!) 📸

10/08/2026

After her wins over North Problem and the Snags, Maggie Brennan and the Fizzies fall at the last hurdle of the PRO JANK FOOTY Pub Playoffs!
 
🥤 Fizzies ✅ 🕷️ North Problem ❌ 
🥤 Fizzies ✅ 🌭 Snags ❌
🥤 Fizzies ❌ 🍟 Chips ✅
 
Damo and the Chips win the final 🏆

Wishlist for release across all platforms in 3 days!

On Friday the 11th of September chuck a sickie at work and come on down to watch the LA Rams Vs the 49ers live and loud ...
10/08/2026

On Friday the 11th of September chuck a sickie at work and come on down to watch the LA Rams Vs the 49ers live and loud at 10:35am - Doors open 9am to start your weekend off early!

Beers flowing, NFL on and Friday vibes makes for the perfect ‘long’ weekend 😉🍻 🏈

Book a table online now for prime seating or walk ins always welcome!

04/08/2026

Welcome to the PRO JANK FOOTY Pub Playoffs 🏆

1 Pub. 8 influencers. 1 winner.

This is where champions are forged in iron!

Follow us for the highlights and wishlist PRO JANK FOOTY for release next week across all platforms 💪

Spring is almost sprung, so get ready for sunshine, pints & the mighty Dockers! ☀️🍻🏉
03/08/2026

Spring is almost sprung, so get ready for sunshine, pints & the mighty Dockers! ☀️🍻🏉

Big weekend coming up with sunny weather and all the sports ball to make for a great weekend of fun and pints🍻🌞All AFL g...
30/07/2026

Big weekend coming up with sunny weather and all the sports ball to make for a great weekend of fun and pints🍻🌞

All AFL games as usual plus AFLW on Saturday at 4:15pm AUS Vs Ireland live and loud! 🏉🙌🏼

Book a table online for prime seating or of course walk on in, grab a pint and enjoy the day!

WORLD CUP DONE N DUSTED ✔️ Thank you to everyone who ventured down in the wee hours to celebrate all the World Cup games...
20/07/2026

WORLD CUP DONE N DUSTED ✔️

Thank you to everyone who ventured down in the wee hours to celebrate all the World Cup games we showed!

Big love and appreciation for you all, especially for those early 5am games, was awesome to see everyone come down to celebrate our boys and then continue throughout the World Cup series!

Congrats to Spain and to all the teams who played this year! ⚽️🏆🙌🏽

🥊 Boxing fans, we’ve got you covered! 💯 Sunday, 26th July doors open 10amMain card at 11amBook now for prime spots🔥     ...
18/07/2026

🥊 Boxing fans, we’ve got you covered! 💯

Sunday, 26th July doors open 10am
Main card at 11am

Book now for prime spots🔥

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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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!