Business Details
Your Favourite Local Bistro in Norlane
Norlane Hotel is Norlane's beloved local venue where community, quality food, and vibrant hospitality converge. Established to provide a welcoming space for locals, we combine all-day dining with a dynamic bar atmosphere featuring live sports, music, and gaming. Our menu showcases classic pub favourites crafted from fresh ingredients, including signature dishes like schnitzels, steaks, and parmi meals available at value-driven prices. With seven-day lunch and dinner service, a TAB sports bar, and takeaway options, we cater to families, friends, and individuals seeking a relaxed yet engaging environment.Led by Chef Christopher Little, our kitchen team brings decades of culinary expertise and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. From mid-week meal deals to weekend entertainment, Oppy's prioritises accessibility, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining responsible service standards.
Services
Bistro Meals
Takeaway Service
TAB Sports Bar
Bottle Shop
Live Music
Gaming Room
Highlights and features
- We offer mid-week meal deals for families and friends
- Our bistro provides all-day dining with pub classics
- Chef Christopher brings 24 years of culinary expertise
- TAB sports bar features live racing and sports coverage
- Bottle shop available for takeaway drinks purchases
Services
Bistro Meals
Norlane Hotel serves classic pub dishes daily from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Our menu features steak, pasta, fish and chips, and parmi meals with options for children and seniors. Weekly specials include $18 schnitzels on Tuesdays and $23 steaks on Wednesdays. The kitchen combines traditional recipes with modern presentation for a satisfying dining experience.
TAB Sports Bar
The TAB Sports Bar offers live sports coverage including AFL, NRL, and racing events. Bet-live TV screens ensure you never miss key moments while enjoying drinks and pool games. Memorabilia displays add to the sports atmosphere, with opening hours from 10am until late daily.
Takeaway Service
Takeaway meals are available from 4pm to 8pm daily, featuring the same quality dishes as our bistro. Mid-week promotions include schnitzel and steak nights at discounted prices. Meals can be ordered for collection with options catering to families, couples, and individuals seeking convenient dining solutions.
Bottle Shop
Our bottle shop provides a wide selection of local and imported beers, spirits, and mixers. Open from 10am until 11pm Sunday-Tuesday and 10am until midnight Wednesday-Saturday, it offers convenient drive-through and walk-in access for beverage purchases.
Live Music
Regular live music performances create a vibrant atmosphere for diners and bar patrons. The entertainment schedule complements our all-day dining service and sports viewing options, making Oppy's a social hub for Norlane locals seeking quality food and engaging experiences.
People
Christopher Little
Chef
Qualified chef with 24 years' experience in restaurants and function centres. Multiple award winner including Apprentice of the Year and Restaurant of the Year. Developed a hotel cooking competition that raised funds for Geelong children's services. Specialises in team building and kitchen operations optimisation.
Questions
What are Oppy's Bistro opening hours?
The bistro is open daily from 11:30am to 8:30pm for lunch and dinner service.
Do you offer takeaway meals?
Yes, takeaway meals are available from 4pm to 8pm daily through our bottle shop.
Are there meal deals available?
We have weekly meal promotions including $18 schnitzels on Tuesdays and $23 steaks on Wednesdays.
What entertainment options exist?
The venue features live sports on Bet-live TVs, gaming machines, and regular live music performances.
Is there a kids' menu?
Yes, we provide a dedicated kids' menu with age-appropriate meal options available daily.
