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Melbourne Cup at the Norman Hotel

A Melbourne Cup party at the Norman Hotel is always a winner.
The best TAB facilities in town, prizes and our biggest drawcard is Brisbane’s best steak menu.

Scattered large screens live and loud echoing energy throughout the hotel, die-hard punters in the Gabba Bar and guests just in it for the fun, are snapping up blind draw Melbourne Cup Sweeps from the Norman Hotel Team.

Something for every kind of racegoer!

BOOK NOW
Gabba Bar & TAB opens at 9am | Full Bar at 10am | Kitchen Opens at 11.30am

IF YOU‘VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT ANSWERS…

What is happening on Melbourne Cup Day at the Norman?

Scattered large screens live and loud echoing energy throughout the hotel, die-hard punters in the Gabba Bar and guests just in it for the fun, are snapping up blind draw Melbourne Cup Sweeps from the Norman Hotel Team.

Something for every kind of racegoer!

Do we have to order from a set menu?

No, it is business as usual here at the Hotel, simply order from the Restaurant Menu.

Do you offer drinks packages for Melbourne Cup Day?

No packages, no searching for a waiter… simply order from the bar or table beacon and pay on consumption.

Can I come in to watch the race and put a bet on?

You sure can, the Gabba Bar with the best TAB set-up is open from 8am.

Do you have a dress-code for Melbourne Cup Day?

Dress up or dress down, we want you to feel comfortable…. just make sure you are dressed!

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PHONE

+61 7 3391 5022

EMAIL

reception@nhpg.com.au

ADDRESS

Norman Hotel
102 Ipswich Rd
Woolloongabba QLD 4102

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Opening Hours

Open Daily from 10am
Gabba Bar & Gaming: 10am till late
Monday – Thursday
Lunch – 11.30am to 3pm
Dinner – 5pm to 9pm

Friday – Sunday
Lunch –  11.30am-3.30pm
Dinner – 4.30pm-9pm

Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day

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