Best beer gardens to enjoy in the Tamworth Region

The Tamworth Hotel

The Tamworth Hotel is a mainstay in the Tamworth pub scene. Beat the heat in their beautiful, shaded back beer garden with vines growing overhead and its own bar. It’s a great spot for an afternoon session, especially when there’s live music on. Plus, there’s a playground for the kids! 

The Bendemeer Hotel

112-130 Caroline Street, Bendemeer

Bendemeer might be famous as the hometown of Australian Cricketer Josh Hazlewood, but the  Bendemeer Hotel  is equally deserving of recognition. Nestled on the Macdonald River, the pub’s grounds are shaded, picturesque and peaceful, with plenty of space for families and a playground to keep the kids busy. 

The Peel Inn Hotel

89 Jenkins Street, Nundle

Located in the heart of Nundle,  The Peel Inn Hotel  is hugely popular with locals and travellers alike. The vine-covered beer garden is a fantastic place to grab a bite from a diverse menu (including the Arc-en-Ciel Trout Farm  from up the road at Hanging Rock) or settle in for the afternoon with regularly scheduled live music.

The Longyard Hotel

8A The Ringers Road, Tamworth

Located right behind the Big Golden Guitar, the  Longyard Hotel  is one of the most popular pubs in the region on a Sunday afternoon and for good reason. With a huge back room and outdoor area including a playground for the kids and regular live music, it is the perfect place for a good pub feed with the family.

Joe Maguires Pub

146-148 Peel Street, Tamworth

Joe Maguires is family-friendly allrounder; think beer garden out the back with a playground for the kids, regular live music and trivia to enjoy. Affectionately known locally as “Joes”, this pub really comes to life toward the end of the work week and on weekends. 

The Courts at East

Corner Napier & Roderick Streets, East Tamworth

Located in the hills of East Tamworth, The Courts at East is a fresh take on the classic beer garden at one of Australia’s most historic tennis clubs. With sweeping views, breezy terraces and plenty of alfresco seating, it’s the perfect spot for a sunset drink, paired with a woodfired pizza or share plates from the kitchen menu.

Post Office Hotel Manilla

146 Manilla Street, Manilla

Located in the heart of Manilla, the Post Office Hotel is a classic country pub with a welcoming atmosphere and a spacious new beer garden perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Whether you're stopping by for a casual drink, a hearty pub meal or one of the venue's regular live music afternoons, you'll find plenty of reasons to linger a little longer. Family-friendly with a playground, and full of country hospitality, it's a great spot to soak up the laid-back charm of the region.

Calala Inn

53 Calala Lane, Calala

A favourite among locals, the Calala Inn offers a relaxed and family-friendly setting with spacious outdoor areas and plenty of room to unwind. Known for its generous meals, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot to catch up with friends over lunch or enjoy a casual afternoon drink in the sunshine.

Kootingal Hotel

20 Gate Street, Kootingal

A short distance from Tamworth, the Kootingal Hotel offers a warm country welcome and a beautifully landscaped beer garden that makes the most of outdoor dining. Complete with a children's playground and plenty of alfresco seating, it’s a great destination for families and groups. Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, dinner or a refreshing drink, the relaxed atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable pub experience.