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The Pig & Tinder Box, Tamworth, AU-NSW

The Pig & Tinder Box

4.4
4.4
406 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
While Tamworth is widely known as the capital of Australian country music, it’s not often celebrated for its restaurant scene. However, this venue has changed all that.

Housed within one of the town's most iconic heritage buildings is The Pig and Tinderbox.

Proudly part of The Central Hospitality Group, this innovative modern restaurant tends to be packed out most nights with tropical decor and a menu that focuses on sharing. There is also an impressive drinks list with plenty of craft beers and cocktail jugs on offer.

The unusual name harks back to the old-school pubs of the past, but "The Pig" (better known to the locals) is something that will be sticking around well into the future.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 5712 9740
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Tamworth
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise ‱ Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pig & Tinder Box offers a vibrant dining experience with "divine food and immaculate service." Guests praise the "super tasty food" and "fantastic service," perfect for celebrations or casual outings. While some find the menu pricing high, the culinary quality and attentive staff make it "worth it." Enjoy the cozy ambiance, especially on cooler nights with provided blankets.

406 Reviews
  1. Octarvia

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food Was Devineeeee, yummy and fulling. Anyone who loves food as much as I do, you will love this place and the experience was amazing 😍 Would definitely recommend coming here worth every dollar and cent 🙌 The atmosphere was beautiful apart from my noisy shoes clicking and clacking around their beautiful flooring. Service was flawless and friendly, and thank you to the guy to knocked on wood for me 😅 cause right after that the rest of my group showed up. Even though we were late I do really appreciate the time that was taken to accommodate us. Will most likely come back for the next event that shall be held. Oh and the other couple that had come really enjoyed the experience as well

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  2. Shonia

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always absolutely tremendous. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals, however the service could’ve been improved - we did go on 26/1 which is the tail end of TCMF so we recognise that the team would be exhausted after a big festival! Is it expensive, yes, but is it worth it - yes.

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  3. Shannon

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were friendly and prompt. The food was delicious.

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  4. Mel

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great Food was amazing Fresh hot, great combinations of flavours

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  5. Andrew

    New South Wales

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu is not as published on the website both before the date and checked after that booking. Very dissatisfied and would not recommend this restaurant and would not eat there again.
    The Pig & Tinder BoxResponded on January 21, 2025
    Hi Andrew, thank you for visiting the Pig & Tinder Box and for the 4 stars on service and ambience. Our apology that the full menu was not available over the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF). We operate a slightly reduced menu during TCMF, and this is published on our website as TCMF 2025 Menu, we also display it at the front of the building. I appreciate that you were disappointed the full menu wasn't available however the slightly reduced menu provides 80% of the normal menu. The menu is reduced slightly to ensure that we can accommodate the extra demand and provide our usual level of service, when we are serving triple our normal customers. Our sincere apology once again and hope that you enjoy the rest of your experience in Tamworth.

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  6. Donna

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a little Tardy considering the amount of staff. Had a great variety of food but not the best value for money. but certainly a lovely place to meet with friends.

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  7. Matthew

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were passing through Tamworth on our 32nd wedding anniversary so we stopped for the night and booked a table for two. I mentioned on the booking we were celebrating our 32nd anniversary. When we arrived we were greeted by the the very friendly staff and shown our table where they had put a plate with hand written chocolate “Happy anniversary” with a complimentary Old Fashioned cocktail. The meal was brilliant, and the staff were fantastic and attentive. It was a pleasure to be there, thank you everyone.

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  8. Simon

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was disappointing. Missing attention to detail and imagination to make it something more than most people could cook at home.

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  9. Jeremy

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their food never fails to disappoint. Some or most on the menu I thought were overpriced although I don’t mind spending money on food lol. Service otherwise 10/10. Definitely recommend if you visit Tamworth.

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  10. Toyah

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting on the balcony. Super tasty food. Crispy chicken was delish!! Buttery Chardonnay.

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FAQs

The Pig & Tinder Box offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 5712 9740.

The Pig & Tinder Box is rated 4.4 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pig & Tinder Box

429 Peel St, Tamworth, AU-NSW 2340

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Tamworth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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