The Great Northern | 644 rathdowne st | Carlton North

“Is the Great Northern the quintessential local? Picture it; a beer list that rivals the best in the state, a front bar ideal for footy and jargon, a large bistro area where quality pub grub (it won a nationwide search for the best steak a few years back) can be woofed down, and a beergarden that ranks in the top 5 in Melbourne.”