Play Pokies at Orion Hotel in Springfield Central

Not normally a fan of \'hotel\' type bars but this is one of the better ones. Outside area was great with a nice breeze. Was pretty quiet when visited. Music stage looks great for when they have live music. Food was good and well priced too.

My 5 star rating is largely for Bree who is a functions coordinator I believe. Bree was amazing!, I had booked a table for 12 for my 50th only to realise the plant based menu had disappeared. I rang and spoke with Bree who was so accommodating and really showed a passion for servicing my needs. Bree spoke with the chef and called me straight back and presented quite a few options we were happy with. I met her on the day and she was everywhere!, sweeping up and serving clients behind the bar, to serving food. I was so impressed with how she catered for us and and the food and service was fantastic. I appreciate the experience I had at the Orion hotel for my 50th Birthday and I really want Bree to be acknowledged for being a fantastic human being and a wonderful asset for the Orion hotel. The live music in the beer garden topped everything off. I highly recommend this venue for all ages, we will be back!

Played the pokies and was greeted with such amazing service from the host Dillion. I was greeted with a smile,friendly service and was impressed with how he remembered my drink every time i went to the bar, And when I had a small issue the manager Savannah was straight out to tend to the problem, Utilising her leadership skills and managerial knowledge the was rectified with a satisfactory result. When I left the security officer offered to escorted me to my car as I had a substantial win. I didn\'t get his named but i remember that he was a handsome funny likable kiwi. Thankyou to all the staff at the Orion hotel.

I took my grandchildren here for lunch twice we all loved it the kids get a drink n ice cream 🍨 with there meal n they were so happy the second time we went ice cream machine was broken but so good catering for family's nice dining room n bars good set up we liked the booth seating this is the place we will go for a dining experience if two adults buy a meal you get two kids free meals what a great place good on you guys I highly recommend a visit ??'?

TRIVIA NIGHT AT ORION hotel: PUT YOUR PHONES DOWN AND YOUR HANDS TOGETHER

Ah, trivia night. That noble test of obscure knowledge, beer-fuelled confidence, and how quickly you can Google things under the table.

But not at Orion hotel's Music Trivia Night - oh no. At Orion, the trivia host has a bee in his bonnet the size of Beyoncé's entire back catalogue when it comes to phones.

He was very clear.

"No phones!" he warned, like a Year 9 substitute teacher trying to win back control of the classroom.

To be fair, he had a point. But also... relax, my guy.

We're literally sitting at tables covered in QR codes to order food and drinks. We're not cheating, we're just trying to get a schnitty and a cider before question five.

Despite the digital inquisition, the vibes were immaculate. Held in the Terrace bar, the space was open, the sound was crisp, and there was room to twirl if the beat took you. Which it did. Repeatedly.

The music selection was modern, upbeat, and annoyingly catchy. You might not know the artist, but you'll be humming the chorus for the next four days. (Looking at you, Dua Lipa.)

And the prizes? Plentiful.

The legendary Guessperados came third (yes, we're humblebragging), and walked away with $80 worth of drink and food vouchers.

That's basically a whole round and a bowl of chips. Or, knowing pub prices, maybe just a bottle of prosecco - but a fancy one.

In short:
Great atmosphere.
Strong music game.
Solid drinks.
Unnecessarily intense trivia host.
And more QR codes than a conspiracy theorist's fever dream.

Would we go back?
Absolutely.

Would we hide our phones in our socks just to order a drink?
Probably.

Would we demand a dance-off category for bonus points next time?
One hundred percent yes.