Norman Hotel Archives

STEAKHOUSE GIANT NORMAN HEADS TO THE NORTHSIDE

Posted on August 18th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Iconic Queensland steakhouse the Norman Hotel in Woolloongabba, proudly known as “Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant”, has just announced the arrival of its twin, Norman Northside, due to open mid next year. Leasehold owner of the 136-year-old pub, James Power represents

POWER FAMILY BUILDING BEEFY REPUTATION

Posted on February 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The bitter-backed Power family is looking to capitalise on its success at the Norman Hotel with trademark of its famous boast of being the “worst vegetarian restaurant”. Named in honour of Queensland Governor Sir Henry Norman, who served from 1888

BRISBANE’S “WORST VEGETARIAN PUB” SOLD TO BREWING FAMILY

Posted on April 8th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Independent Pub Group has passed the reigns of another Brisbane pub, this time to the nephew of the 80s little battler Bernie Power of Power Brewing. James Power has reportedly picked up the historic Norman Hotel for just under $7