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...
Chilled DJ
- Mon - Thu 6-9pm
New to The George! Chilled DJ sets every Monday to Thursday in the Bistro!
Join us from 6pm as we ease into the week with good tunes and great food.
Live Music
- Every Fri & Sat Night!
Live & Local every Friday & Saturday from 9.30pm!
Fri 23 Jan TBA
Sat 24 Jan TBA
Sun 25 Jan TBA (4pm)
Fri 30 Jan TBA
Sat 31 Jan TBA
Fri 06 Feb Teasha & Mari
Sat 07 Feb ChillPill
Fri 13 Feb Jai Maree Duo
Sat 14 Feb Dreamcatchers
Fri 20 Feb Just Us
Sat 21 Feb Greg Bryce Duo
Fri 27 Feb Redlion
Sat 28 Feb The Avenue
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
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
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
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.
