The Normanby Hotel

Brisbane regulars head to this heritage pub for ice-cold schooners, hearty tavern fare, and sprawling beer garden energy. Multi-level spaces sprawl across the grand hotel, from sunny courtyard tables under the big screen to cool indoor dining rooms. Crowds gather before stadium matches or settle in for casual afternoons over crispy chicken parmigianas, wood-fired pizza, and slow-cooked lamb shanks. Bar orders and sit-down table service run side by side, keeping drinks moving while plates land without delay. Free rear parking and a bus stop across the road make arrival effortless, leaving you to finish up outside with barramundi tacos and live music on the verandah.