Northcote Social Club
6 people recommendvia r/melbourne6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Different people recommend Northcote Social Club, and a few point to the food, including the lunch specials. One patron describes a good beer selection, plenty of footy screens and a back room where live music plays, and another commenter says the venue is easy to get around for those with mobility needs. Another commenter names its Monday local-music night as one that still backs local bands. One commenter who calls it their go-to footy pub says it is quiet early in games but fills up as the crowd builds, and they are growing weary of it.
Address
Northcote Social Club, 301 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Food, Live music
- Known for
- Beer selection, Footy screens, Back room live music
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/tomestique in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Says Northcote Social is usually good.
- Recommendsu/rigo_toh in r/melbourne · Jun 2025
Picks it for good meals and beer range, plenty of footy screens, and a back room with live music.
- Recommendsu/emsy_c_m in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Says it is pretty easy to navigate for people with mobility needs.
- Recommendsu/taotau in r/melbourne · Jul 2024
Recommends Northcote Social for standard pub food and a decent atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/ozlurk in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Names this Northcote venue as one still putting on local-music nights, among a few holding on to live music.
- Recommendsu/Chevitabella in r/melbourne · Jun 2024service
Suggests adding this Northcote venue.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.