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Norman Hotel

Woolloongabba

Updated: Jan 20, 2026

Fondly known as “Brisbane's worst vegetarian restaurant”, the historic Norman Hotel at Woolloongabba is an iconic Australian steakhouse and garden bar.

Plates of food at The Norman Hotel Woolloongabba

The Norman Hotel's legendary meat cabinet with more than 16 cuts of steak takes pride of place at the restaurant's entrance and their signature open grill takes centre stage of this beef-centric venue.

People sitting at tables at the Norman Hotel Woolloongabba

The grand hotel, a local landmark, was first built in 1889 and boasts six unique spaces, all with their individual tones and personalities. Offering an abundance of parking, this venue is a quick skip across the river from the CBD and accessible by bus, train and their very own Norman Express mini-bus.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

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Norman Hotel

102 Ipswich Rd

Woolloongabba

Opening hours

3391 5022

Map

102 Ipswich Rd Woolloongabba

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