Your Friendly Local!
You're always welcome at the George Tavern...
The George Tavern in East Maitland is a vibrant and welcoming venue known for its great food, relaxed atmosphere and genuine local hospitality.
Offering a modern bistro, spacious dining areas and a stylish bar, it’s a favourite spot for families, friends and workmates to gather.
Our menu features hearty pub classics, fresh seasonal dishes and quality drinks to match. With regular entertainment, weekly specials and versatile function spaces, The George caters to everything from casual catch-ups to celebrations and events.
Warm service and a contemporary yet comfortable setting make it a true community hub and a standout destination in the Hunter region.
FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
Hosting your next function or event at The George Tavern in East Maitland guarantees a warm, stylish and hassle-free experience.
MODERN BISTRO
Family friendly bistro with great modern Australian cuisine. Open everyday from 11.30am. Try our weekday lunch specials from only $17.
SPORTS BAR
Don't miss a minute of the action on our 6 Metre wide screen and full TAB facilities, plus the coldest beers and best bands every Saturday night!
Coming Up at The George...
UFC #325
- Sun 1st Feb | From 1pm
UFC 325 is locked and loaded, and all eyes are on Alexander Volkanovski. The Aussie icon steps back into the Octagon ready to remind the world why he’s one of the pound-for-pound greats. Expect speed, pressure, heart and fireworks when Volk goes to work.
Super Bowl LX
- MON 9 FEB | FROM 9AM
Join us from 9am Monday 9th Feb as we celebrate one of the planet’s greatest sporting spectacles….THE SUPER BOWL!
We’ve got a cracking day planned, with the game showing live on our HUGE SCREEN…
Free House Schooner!
Wear your team’s jersey for a Free House Schooner
The George Burger Box $35
Double beef & bacon cheeseburger, Loaded fries, Fried Chicken Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Mac & Cheese Bites
Local Schooners & House Wine 9am – 11am
UFC #324
- SUN 25TH JAN | FROM 1PM
UFC 324 delivers a blockbuster clash as Justin Gaethje meets Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje’s relentless violence and knockout power collide with Pimblett’s swagger, pace, and slick submissions. Experience versus momentum—fireworks guaranteed when these two light up the Octagon.
Beer of the Month!
- ALL OF JANUARY 2026
We’re kicking off 2026 with $9.50 schooners of Stone & Wood all of January.
Plus…win a trip to Byron Bay!
Prize Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at Lord Byron Hotel
- Return flights for 2 to Ballina Airport (from Sydney)
- Travel Dates: TBC – 12–14 June 2026
- Double Pass to ‘Festival of the Stone’
- $300 food & beverage gift card redeemable at Festival of the Stone (Stone & Wood Brewery)
- Total Prize Value: $1,600
Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa
- FRI 16TH JAN | FROM 7PM
Big gloves, bigger stakes. Nikita Tszyu steps back into the ring to face Michael Zerafa in a must-watch showdown. Power, pride, and redemption collide as Australia’s boxing spotlight burns bright. Gather the crew, grab a drink, and don’t blink—this one’s explosive from bell to bell, on fight night, history awaits.
Live Music
- Every Thu, Fri & Sat Night!
Live & Local every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9.30pm!
Thu 04 Dec Ben Smith
Fri 05 Dec Paparazzi
Sat 06 Dec Jai Maree Duo
Thu 11 Dec Isabel Enks
Fri 12 Dec Kristy James Duo
Sat 13 Dec Dan Runchel Band
Thu 18 Dec Greg Bryce
Fri 19 Dec Teasha & Mari
Sat 20 Dec Dreamcatchers
Fri 26 Dec ChillPill
Sat 27 Dec The Roadies Duo
Oz Day Long Weekend 2026
- 24-26TH JAN 2026
Get down to the George this Aussie Day Long Weekend for a cracking time featuring live music, juicy beers and Aussie pub grub!
SAT 24TH JAN
Hottest 100 Live & Loud
Live music 9:30pm
SUN 25TH JAN
Live music 4PM
MON 26TH JAN
Weetbix Eating Comp 2pm
Thong Throwing comp 3pm
Aussie Food Specials
$6.50 Happy Hour 4-6pm
$9.50 Stone & Wood’s ALL MONTH
Plus! Free George Tavern Stubby Holder with every jug of beer sold
Happy Hour
- MON - FRI 4-6PM | SAT 2-4PM
Drop in for a cheeky schooner or wine for only $6.50. Monday to Friday 4-6pm or SATURDAY 2-4pm.
Poker Night
- TUESDAYS | FROM 6PM
Every Tuesday night at The George! $25 Entry and guaranteed $500 prize pool!
Pool Comp
- EVERY MONDAY 7PM
Monday nights at The George!
- Reg 6:30pm | Start 7pm
- $5 entry
- 1st Prize $50 Voucher
- 2nd Prize $20 Voucher
Chilled DJ
- Mon - Wed 6-9pm
New to The George! Chilled DJ sets every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in the Bistro!
Join us from 6pm as we ease into the week with good tunes and great food.
Trivia Night
- EVERY THURSDAY | FROM 7.30PM
Pop in every Thursday night for a heap of laughs and a bargain dinner special.
- Free Entry
- Win Prizes
- $18 Pizza Special
- Registration from 7pm
- Starts 7.30pm.
