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 Fri & Sat Night!
Live & Local every Friday & Saturday from 9.30pm!
Fri 20 Feb Just Us
Sat 21 Feb Greg Bryce Duo
Fri 27 Feb Redlion
Sat 28 Feb The Avenue
UFC #326
- SUN 8TH MARCH | FROM 1PM
UFC 326 goes OFF as Max Holloway meets Charles Oliveira in a featherweight-style striking vs submission super fight. Holloway — the former champ with record significant strikes landed — faces Oliveira, the UFC’s all-time submission leader and former lightweight king. Expect relentless pace, elite boxing and dangerous ground threats. Don’t miss the action live & loud — book your table now!
Footy Tipping 2026
- SEASON STARTS SUN 2 MARCH
The 2026 NRL Season is just about ready to kick-off and we’re rolling out our EPIC $10K Footy Tipping Comp with our mates at Fanzo & VB!
1st Place: $7,000
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000
PLUS BONUS PRIZES…
10th Place: 2 x Tickets to the Thomas Hotels NRL Wrap Party 2026
Leader After Round 14: 2 x NRL Grand Final Tickets (Gold Category)
TO ENTER: See bar staff
PLEASE NOTE: You must tip 15 rounds in venue to be eligible for any prizing. T&C’s Apply for more info: https://www.thomashotels.com.au/footy-tipping
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.
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.
