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Northern Git

757 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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757 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 3 9484 6389
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Northern Git

A Thornbury fixture for British comfort, Northern Git pairs pub warmth with serious kitchen chops. Locals drop in for dry-aged steaks sold by weight—seared over charcoal and cut thick—or book Sunday tables for rotating roasts carved inside towering Yorkshire puddings. The dining room carries acoustic sound treatment, keeping conversation easy over pints of bitter and dark gravy.

  • Sunday Yorkie Roasts: Rotating cuts served Sundays inside giant Yorkshire puddings with rich gravy and trimmings.
  • Custom-Cut Dry-Aged Steaks: Prime beef dry-aged up to 80 days and portioned by weight per 100 grams.
  • Acoustically Tuned Dining: Treated dining room acoustics allow easy conversation across a bustling service.
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Key Advantages of Northern Git

Why diners choose Northern Git for hearty British classics, specialty steaks, and convivial gatherings

  • Giant Yorkshire Pudding Sunday Roasts

    Weekly Sunday roasts feature rotating cuts presented inside towering, puffed Yorkshire puddings loaded with spuds, vegetables, and rich gravy.

    The place you go for an authentic English pub roast. Yorkshire puddings from the Land of Giants…filled with slices of “roast of the day”.

    Sharon Williams-Arnheim

  • Acoustically Treated Dining Comfort

    Dedicated sound attenuation across the dining room keeps ambient volume balanced so tables can converse naturally during busy services.

    This is a place that has invested in what matters - acoustics (we could hear each other), great chef, and professional (also delightful) staff.

    Karin McLean

  • Dry-Aged Steaks Sold by Weight

    Prime beef cuts are dry-aged up to 80 days and portioned by weight to ensure optimal tenderness, char, and flavour.

    The 80 days dry aged steak was phenomenal, beefy, tender, and juicy.

    Andrew L

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodation

    Menus are prepared with flexible options accommodating coeliac, vegetarian, and vegan diners alongside hearty pub mains.

    Dietary requirements were all taken seriously and accommodated with vegetarians, coeliac’s and vegan guests all catered for.

    Stephanie Watkins

  • Family-Style Celebration Hosting

    Family gatherings and milestones receive dedicated attention from the chef and owners, creating an intimate, welcoming atmosphere.

    We had dinner here for my son's 28th birthday and we were absolutely thrilled with the meal, the service, the ambience and the restaurant itself. We were greeted like we were family and that set the tone for the night.

    Sara Martin

  • Shared Feasts for Group Events

    Large group dinners and parties can secure specialty multi-course centrepieces and shared feasts tailored to celebrate together.

    My partner organized my birthday dinner here for a party of 10 people on Friday night and I couldnt have been happier with the entire experience.

    Curious One

Signature British gastropub classics and specialty cuts

  • Sunday Roast

    As with every single meal I've had the pleasure of eating at NG, the roast was phenomenal. Not a skerrick left on the plate from the perfectly medium rare cooked beef roast layered inside the generously sized, puffy Yorkshire pudding, smooth, dark and rich gravy, perfectly cooked green beans, crispy roast spuds and oh so cheesy cauliflower.

    Dan Gregson

  • Dry Aged Steak

    The 80 days dry aged steak was phenomenal, beefy, tender, and juicy.

    Andrew L

  • House-Made Pie

    Table favourite was the pie so decadent and comforting.

    Trishen Moodley

  • Roast Pig's Head

    We pre ordered a roast pigs head for the table and it was definitely the culinary highlight of the night - perfect crackling and meat that literally melted in our mouths.

    Curious One

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and sweets to complete your table

  • Mac and Cheese Croquette

    I really liked the mac and cheese croquette. They were very crispy, and the sweet sauce underneath was perfection.

    Andrew L

  • Ducko Rolls

    Do not forget a serve of the ducko rolls! A must have!

    Trishen Moodley

  • Creme Brûlée

    The creme brulee was to die for too.

    Heisenberg Thrower

  • Bone Marrow Juice

    YES YES YES, everyone who is coming to Northern Git shud do steaks as * rare * and get the bone marrow juice ! It's wonderful !

    Bob Chan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dining and hospitality touches that elevate the experience at Northern Git

  • Acoustic Sound Attenuation

    The dining room incorporates dedicated acoustic dampening so guests can easily converse across the table even during busy weekend services.

  • Giant Yorkshire Pudding Roasts

    Sundays feature traditional roasts with weekly rotating cuts served layered inside massive, puffy Yorkshire puddings with rich gravy and trimmings.

  • Custom Dry-Aged Cuts by Weight

    Steak cuts like ribeye and aged fillet are sold by weight per 100 grams, with long-aged options such as 80-day dry-aged cuts.

  • Hands-On Owner Event Hospitality

    Owners Michael and Karine provide bespoke event care, personally handling custom requests, weddings, and complex dietary requirements for groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Sunday roast served and what does it include?

The traditional roast is served on Sundays only, featuring weekly rotating meats served inside large Yorkshire puddings with spuds and gravy, alongside a vegetarian option. Note that a weekend surcharge applies.

Can you book a table in advance?

Yes. Reservations can be booked online in advance, which is helpful during busy weekend dinners and Sunday lunch services.

How do steak orders and cuts work?

Steaks feature dry-aged cuts (aged up to 80 days) that are priced per 100g, including large rib-eye and fillet cuts served with sauces such as bone marrow jus or wine jus.

Can the kitchen cater to vegetarian and gluten-free diets?

Yes, the kitchen accommodates dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, and coeliac (gluten-free) substitutions.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, guests can choose between indoor dining and outdoor seating.

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