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...
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
Dan Runchel
- Saturday 13 December | 8pm
Local legend Dan Runchel is BACK! Come on down for one of the year’s best nights of entertainment here at The George.
Gig starts from 8pm.
$9.50 Balters!
- Until Dec 31
It wouldn’t be summer without an icy-cold schooner of Balter! Fresh, crisp, and brewed for good times… get stuck in while it’s pouring on-the-cheap!
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
Tim Tszyu v Anthony Velazque
- Wed 17 Dec | From 7pm
Tim Tszyu steps back into the ring against dangerous challenger Anthony Velazquez in a must-watch clash of power and pride. Expect fireworks, fast hands, and fearless exchanges as both fighters chase glory. Grab a drink, claim your seat, and witness every round live — this is boxing at its best.
The Ashes 2025-26
- Fri 21 Nov - Thu 8 Jan
Grab a schooner and settle in — the 2025–26 Ashes are on, and there’s no better place to watch Australia teach the Poms how to stay in their crease! Catch all the action live and loud this summer:
- Game 1 Fri 21 – Tue 25 Nov
- Game 2 Thu 4 – Mon 8 Dec
- Game 3 Wed 17 – Sun 21 Dec
- Game 4 Fri 26 – Tue 30 Dec
- Game 5 Sun 4 – Thu 8 Jan
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.
