Welcome to The Norman Hotel – Woolloongabba.

Brisbane’s most loved steak restaurant

Fondly known as Brisbane’s Worst Vegetarian Restaurant, the Norman Hotel is an iconic Australian steakhouse and garden bar with more than 135 years of history.

Across six distinctive spaces, the Norman brings together relaxed Brisbane hospitality, lively atmosphere and plenty of character. With ample parking and a convenient Woolloongabba location, it’s the place for long lunches, casual drinks, game-day gatherings and celebrations of every size.

Eat & Drink

Choose from more than 16 premium cuts at our legendary meat cabinet, then watch your steak hit the signature open grill. Beyond the beef, you’ll find generous pub favourites, fresh seasonal dishes, cold beer, cocktails and a considered wine list—perfect for a quick lunch, long dinner or drinks

Plan a Function & Explore Our Spaces

From relaxed drinks in the Garden to private dinners, business lunches and large celebrations, find a Norman space that suits your occasion.

Longhorn Room for your celebration of life or wake

Private dining

Our private dining spaces are made for long lunches, client lunches, family celebrations and group dinners, with generous steakhouse menus, good wine and conversations that don’t need to be rushed.

Large group bookings made easy

The more the merrier — especially when steak is involved. From work dinners and social clubs to family celebrations, Norman makes large group bookings easy with flexible spaces, generous menus and payment options to suit your group.

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Birthdays, engagements, reunions and every reason to celebrate

Anyone can throw a party. At Norman, we help you throw one worth talking about. From birthdays and engagement parties to reunions, Christmas parties and long-overdue catch-ups, our spaces are made for good food, cold drinks and bringing your favourite people together.

Meeting Rooms

Meetings & Corporate Functions

Take the meeting out of the meeting room. From strategy sessions and presentations to client lunches and team dinners, Norman offers private spaces, AV facilities and steakhouse menus that make business events feel less business-as-usual.

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Celebration of Life

A warm and welcoming space to gather, remember and share time together. Our team can help with flexible catering, drinks and private or semi-private spaces for celebrations of life and memorial gatherings.

What’s On

There’s always something cooking

Special events, game-day gatherings, steak challenges and more. See what’s coming up at Norman.

Fathers Day

FOMO. Don’t miss a Norman moment!