Where - 644 Rathdowne St. Carlton

Price - $22

Website - http://www.gnh.net.au

Reviewers – Lee & Nikki

In years past here at ParmaDaze I have been quite regimented in what counts as an “Official” review. Review night was every Thursday night, set in stone, and if I happened sneak in a cheeky extra parma on another day of the week that was counted as an “off the books” parma, not to be considered for official review purposes.

But you know what? I’ve softened in my old age. It’s 2019. “Off the books” parmas are parmas too and deserve their chance to be counted and reviewed (and maybe with the occasional Thursday night off I’ll be able to watch an episode of Survivor on time. Holy crap I am old).

Last Sunday a few of us found ourselves at Carlton’s Great Northern Hotel. If you live anywhere nearby then the GNH needs no introduction, however if you need a bit of a refresher you can take a look at our 2012 review. The Great Northern is the perfect example of a pub that has managed to retain its old world charm while still keeping up with modern sensibilities, The inside is dimly lit with lots of dark wood, exposed brick and coat hooks - Pulling up a pew in here feels like stepping in a time machine back 30 years while still retaining the ability to buy a Rodenbach Grand Cru Flanders Red Ale over the bar.