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North Eastern Hotel - The Northo

1-3 Nunn St, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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1-3 Nunn St, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia

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+61 3 5762 7333
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About North Eastern Hotel - The Northo

Just off the Hume, this country pub delivers proper roadside hospitality with massive parmas and cold local draughts. Road-trippers treat it as the ultimate highway detour—welcoming unbooked walk-ins even during the Friday night rush. Inside, grab a stool by the open hearth, challenge the table to Connect 4, and tuck into an avocado, bacon, and mozzarella chicken schnitzel piled high over crunchy chips.

  • Effortless Highway Stopover: Unbooked highway travelers are regularly accommodated with seating even during packed dinner service.
  • Fireside Hearth & Games: Bistro guests can settle in beside an open fire with tabletop board games while waiting for food.
  • Loaded Counter Parmas: Generous chicken schnitzels arrive blanketed in melted cheese, rich sauce, and toppings like avocado and bacon over chips.
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The Northo Advantage

Why highway travelers and local gatherings choose The Northo in Benalla

  • Effortless Highway Stopover

    Long-distance travelers between Melbourne, Sydney, and regional Victoria rely on the venue for hearty, quality meals that make highway detours genuinely rewarding.

    Stopped over for dinner on our drive from Sydney to Melbourne & am glad we found such a gem.

    Nikita Bayros

  • Welcoming Walk-In Dining

    Even during busy peak periods without prior bookings, regional travelers and spontaneous road-trippers are smoothly welcomed and accommodated without fuss.

    Our family of 5 stopped in on our way thru town for dinner with no booking, the staff were all so friendly and accommodating!

    Trudie L

  • Benchmark Pub Classics

    The kitchen delivers generous, expertly executed pub staples, highlighted by standout chicken parmigianas with classic toppings, crisp chips, and dressed salads.

    Parma was one of the best I have had in a long time. Quality Snitzel, cooked perfectly, topped with sauce, ham and cheese (mozzarella).

    Tim Lovell

  • Hearty, High-Standard Mains

    Steaks, burgers, and pub mains are cooked precisely to order with robust portions, rich house gravies, and attentive dietary accommodations.

    I tried the porterhouse and it was one of the best steaks I’ve had in ages. Nice and thick, cooked really well, and to my liking, and combined with a very nice pepper sauce.

    Rod H

  • Engaging Multi-Generational Gatherings

    Dining rooms and outdoor spaces cater easily to families and multi-generational groups, providing kid-friendly dining options and engaging tabletop games.

    kids were bored staff brought connect 4 board game and solved everything.

    Phil

  • Relaxed Hospitality for the Entire Crew

    Spacious indoor bistro areas and pet-friendly outdoor spaces ensure extended families, travelers, and dogs are cared for comfortably.

    They looked after us, the dog and the MIL2B when she had an elderly moment.

    Sylvia Da Ros

Hearty country pub classics and customer favorites

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    Food wise - one of the best parma's i've had and great local wines.

    Melissa

  • Porterhouse Steak

    I tried the porterhouse and it was one of the best steaks I’ve had in ages. Nice and thick, cooked really well, and to my liking, and combined with a very nice pepper sauce.

    Rod H

  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger

    The Southern Fried Chicken Burger was unreal — proper crunch, juicy as, and the heat was spot on.

    Matthew Webster

  • Prawn Linguine

    The standout for me was definitely the prawn linguine — the prawns were fresh and perfectly cooked, and the sauce had the most delicious tangy flavour that made the whole dish so addictive.

    Maddie Major

Other favorites

Enticing starters, sides, and sweet desserts to complement your meal

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    sticky date pudding was perfect

    Phil

  • Arancini

    we also had arancini and another friend had the felafel burger, all very good

    D Z

  • Cauliflower Bites

    My wife had the cauliflower bites and a salad and really enjoyed that combo too

    Rod H

  • Affogato

    The Affagato to finish up, was amazing!

    Vivienne Weston

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that turn a highway stop into a memorable visit

  • Fireside Games and Table Entertainment

    When children are restless before dinner, staff actively bring over board games like Connect 4 directly to the table to keep young diners entertained.

  • Stress-Free Transit Walk-In Seating

    Even when arriving during busy dining rushes without an advance booking, road-tripping families and solo travelers are warmly accommodated and seated without fuss.

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodations

    The kitchen and floor staff readily accommodate specific dietary needs with dedicated care, serving gluten-free dishes like eggplant parmigiana and prawn linguine.

  • Whole-Family and Pet-Friendly Care

    From welcoming pets in the spacious outdoor area to patiently supporting elderly family members, the team provides remarkably personal, caring hospitality.

Before you head over

Helpful dining pointers for road-trippers, families, and hearty appetites visiting The Northo

  • Spontaneous highway walk-ins

    If you are passing through on the highway without a booking, staff regularly accommodate walk-ins, even during busy evening rushes.

  • Fireside games for families

    Families dining with energetic or waiting children can ask for board games like Connect 4 or sit near the open fireplace to stay entertained before mains arrive.

  • Generous portions and dine-in policy

    Portions for mains and parmigianas are particularly generous, and takeaway containers are not permitted, so plan your appetite accordingly.

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