The Pig & Tinder Box

4.5

392 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Australian

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.thepigandtinderbox.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
429 Peel St, Tamworth, AU-NSW 2340
Area
Tamworth
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Mushroom Arancini (3) GFA$20.00
Truffle Aioli
Pork Spring Rolls (3)A$17.00
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Roast Pumpkin Bruschetta GFO VGOA$16.00
Feta, Balsamic
Fried Squid GF DFOA$22.00
Tartare Sauce
Pork Sisig Taco (2) GF DFA$20.00
Crispy Pork, Sliced Red Onion, Chili, Lime
Korean Fried Chicken GF DFA$26.00
Fried Chicken, Gochujang Glaze, Sesame, Aioli
Potsticker Dumplings (3) DFA$16.00
Chicken & Prawn, Garlic, Ginger, Spring Onion
Dumpling Soup DFA$20.00
Chicken & Prawn, Wombok, Bean Sprouts, Red Cabbage, Coriander
Snapper Fillet GF DFA$24.00
Mango Salad
Thai Beef Salad GF DFA$26.00
Cabbage, Mint, Coriander, Chili, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots
Braised Pork Belly GF DFA$23.00
Honey Soy & Ginger, Rocket Salad
Lemon Garlic Prawns GF DFOA$25.00
Rice

Mains

Lamb Shoulder GFA$42.00
Cumin, Szechuan, Pea Purée, Baby Potatoes
Whole Snapper GF
Ginger, Garlic, Spring Onion, Lemon Garlic Butter - MP
Pork Skewers GF DFA$32.00
Dipping Sauce of Rice Wine Vinegar, Red Onion & Cucumber, Rice
Scotch Fillet 300g GF DFOA$48.00
Root Vegetables, Choice of Mushroom or Pepper Sauce
Tomahawk Steak GF DFO
Choice of Mushroom or Pepper Sauce - MP
Chicken Adobo GF DFA$36.00
Garlic, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, Shallots, Rice
Confit Duck Leg GF DFA$40.00
Pumpkin Purée, Broccolini, Baby Carrots
Tofu Green Curry GF VGA$33.00
Baby Potato, Green Beans, Capsicum, Rice, Naan
- + Chicken or PrawnsA$8.00
Spaghetti VGOA$22.00
Garlic Butter, Olives, Spinach, Parmesan
- + Chicken or PrawnsA$8.00

Pizzas *GF

Spiced LambA$28.00
Napoli Sauce, Fetta, Dukkah, Baby Spinach, Pine Nuts, Yoghurt
Truffled Prawn Baby Spinach,A$28.00
Rocket, Red Onion, Napoli Sauce, Mozzarella & Caesar Dressing
Margaritta VA$24.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil & Napoletana Sauce
CowboyA$26.00
BBQ Base, Salami, Bacon, Prosciutto, Pork & Jalapefio
Vegetarian vA$26.00
Mushroom, Capsicum, Eggplant, Red Onion, Zucchini, Rocket, Napoletana Sauce
GF Pizza BaseA$6.00
Additional

Sides

FriesA$12.00
Rosemary Salt, Aioli VGO
Rice GF VGA$8.00
Green Beans GF VGA$7.50
Roasted Root Veg GF VGA$9.50

Desserts

Basque Cheesecake Chili Ice-Cream GFA$18.00
Ginger & Chocolate Brownie Chocolate Ice-CreamA$16.00
Mango & Vanilla Pannacotta Mango Ice-Cream GFA$17.00

Kids

Pasta A$14.00
Napoli Sauce
Chicken & ChipsA$14.00
Beef SliderA$14.00

Feed Me

Breads & Mains 45 Starters, Mains & Sides 60 Add Breads 5pp

Discover the joy of shared dining with our “feed me” menu at The Pig & Tinder Box. Perfect for groups of 10 or more, this communal dining experience allows the whole table to enjoy unhurried conversations and our beautiful surroundings.
No need to worry about individual orders; we serve all dishes banquet style for everyone to share.
*Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Substitutions for main meals may incur additional charges.

Starters

Mushroom Arancini
Truffle Aioli
Pork Spring Rolls
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Fried Squid
Tartare Sauce GF DFO
KFC
Fried Chicken, Gochujang Glaze, Sesame, Aioli GF DF

Mains

Whole Snapper
Ginger, Garlic, Spring Onion, Lemon Garlic Butter GF
Pork Skewers
Dipping Sauce - Rice Wine Vinegar, Red Onion, Cucumber GF DF
Scotch Fillet
300g GF DFO
Chicken Adobo
Garlic, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, Shallots GF DF

Sides

Fries
Rosemary Salt, Aioli vGO
Rice GF VG
Green Beans GF VG
Roasted Root Veg GF VG

Wine

SPARKLING

Dunes and Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- 200m|A$12.50
- BottleA$44.00
See Saw Balance Organic Prosecco
- 200m|A$13.00
- BottleA$46.00
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne A$115.00
Bottle

WHITES

Haha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- 150ml A$13.00
- 250ml A$16.00
- BottleA$48.00
Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay
- 150ml A$13.50
- 250ml A$16.50
- BottleA$49.00
Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250ml A$18.00
- BottleA$54.00
Basileus Riesling
- 150ml A$12.50
- 250ml A$15.50
- BottleA$46.00
See Saw Balance Pinot Gris
- 150ml A$13.00
- 250ml A$16.00
- BottleA$48.00
Cantina di Gambellara Monopolio Pinot Grigio A$49.00
Bottle

ROSE

Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma’s Rosé
- 150mlA$13.50
- 250ml A$16.50
- BottleA$49.00
See Saw Incubator Organic Gee Gee (Rosé)A$60.00
Bottle

REDS

Basileus Shiraz
- 150ml A$12.50
- 250ml A$15.50
- BottleA$46.00
Sisters Run Old Testament Cab Sav
- 150ml A$12.00
- 250ml A$15.00
- BottleA$44.00
See Saw Incubator Marge
- 150ml A$15.00
- 250ml A$18.00
- BottleA$54.00
Smith & Hooper Merlot
- 150ml A$13.00
- 250ml A$16.00
- BottleA$48.00
Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache Shiraz MataroA$48.00
Bottle
Brokenwood ShirazA$75.00
Bottle
Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot NoirA$70.00
Bottle

Stubbies

CoronaA$10.00
PeroniA$10.00
Cascade LightA$8.00
O’Brien Gluten Free Pale AleA$9.00
Heaps Normal Quiet XPA (less than 0.5%)A$8.00
Heaps Normal Another Lager (less than 0.5%)A$8.00

Cocktails

ParleyA$21.00
Rum, Grandad Brown Vermouth (Housemade), Lemon, Cinnamon
NSFWA$25.00
Vodka, Passionfruit, Lime — Vanilla & Prosecco Foam (Clarified)
Broken DreamsA$23.00
Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, Cacao, Banana
Yuz-whoA$21.00
Winding Roads Citrus Gin, Yuzu Liqueur, Lime, Sugar, Soda
Field DayA$24.00
Vodka, Lemongrass, Strawberry, Ginger, Yuzu, Lemon
Rhubi SohoA$20.00
Rhubi, Blood Orange, Prosecco, Soda
Winter SourA$23.00
River House Dry, Davidson Plum, Lemon, Anise, Egg White
PerditionA$25.00
Tequila, Mezcal, Raspberry, Dark Chocolate

Mocktails

Berry FizzA$17.00
0% Gin, Raspberry, Lemon Juice, Soda
DD SpritzA$17.00
Strawberry, Mint, Lemon Juice, Mint
Spiced MuleA$17.00
Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Cinnamon, Ginger Beer

Spritzers

Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Mango, Cranberry or Grapefruit JuiceA$9.00
topped with Soda

Soft Drinks

Coke, No Sugar Coke, Lemonade, Lift, Soda, TonicA$5.00
Pink Lemonade, Lemon Lime & Bitters, Soda Lime & Bitters, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Apple Juice, Mango Juice, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit JuiceA$6.00

Antipodes Sparkling Water

500mlA$7.00
1LtrA$14.00

Coffee

EspressoA$4.50
PiccoloA$4.50
MacchiatoA$4.50
Cappuccino
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Mocha
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Flat White
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Latte
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Chai Latte
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Iced Chai Latte
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Hot Chocolate
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Irish CoffeeA$16.00
AffogatoA$20.00

Tea

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Lemon & Ginger, Chamomile or Peppermint A$5.00

Alternative Milk

Oat, Almond, Soy, Lactose FreeA$1.00

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

New South Wales
Lively
New South Wales
Australian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pig & Tinder Box offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the fresh, tasty dishes and the professional, attentive staff. While the atmosphere is lively and can be a bit noisy, the exceptional cocktails and unique flavors make it a must-visit.

392 Reviews

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Dorothy
New South Wales
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service from all staff, the food was delicious, thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today and highly recommended
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Nanette
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our meals were excellent. Husband orders a whole snapper and it was boned . Delicious flavours
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Rebecca
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and the food and wine were delicious. We will absolutely be coming here again.
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Alison
New South Wales
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Leave at least 2 hours if you have a show to go to afterwards. We had to leave without our food. Very disappointing.
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Rose
New South Wales
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a cold night in Tamworth. Despite knowing it was warm and cosy inside, we decided to brave the cold. Blankets were provided to make sure we were warm. The Arancini was delicious, moist with wonderful porcini flavour. The spring rolls were crisp. I decided on the octopus special and it was soft and tasty. The Chicken Abodo was the other mildly smokey, tender and tasty main. The staff were attentive and we had a lovely night. Recommend visiting here if in Tamworth.
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Jacki
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive staff. Food was served in a reasonable time. Restaurant is noisy but the quality of service and food far outweighs this.
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Haydn
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There was a great buzz about the Pig and Tinder Box on Friday evening, with everyone getting ready for the weekend. While we had to wait 15 minutes for our booked table, we know how easy it is for earlier guests to run over, so it wasn't a problem. Once seated we had a fabulous meal - my Squid was cooked to perfection and served with a delicious homemade tartare sauce. My Mains - a Red Snapper, was truly amazing. A whole, well bodied fish, deboned in advance (a first in my experience) and flavoursome with the sharp tang of the lemon and garlic sauce which included little pieces of lemon rind - delightful. Both my partner and I absolutely loved it.
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Joanna
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, had entrees, mains and dessert and couldn't fault anything. Staff very attentive and friendly.
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Rodney
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was cooked to perfection and plentifull and service was great
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Tamara
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately I wasn’t given a booth for my husband and I as requested. Seating is closer than I would like to others. Very large loud party going on at a table so it was quite distracting. It wasn’t the romantic date night I was looking for last week. The food was tasty and we enjoyed the wine. They did mess up my husband’s beer order. Next time if the weather is nice I will request a table on the porch.
The Pig & Tinder BoxResponded on 16 September 2024
Hi Tamara, We are sorry that on this occasion we couldn't accommodate your request all our booths were booked with larger groups. Hopefully next time we can accommodate. Great to hear you enjoyed the food and wine selection.
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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 4.5 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

429 Peel St, Tamworth, AU-NSW 2340

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thepigandtinderbox.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 5712 9740

The Pig & Tinder Box

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Mushroom Arancini (3) GFA$20.00

Pork Spring Rolls (3)A$17.00

Roast Pumpkin Bruschetta GFO VGOA$16.00

Fried Squid GF DFOA$22.00

Pork Sisig Taco (2) GF DFA$20.00

Korean Fried Chicken GF DFA$26.00

Potsticker Dumplings (3) DFA$16.00

Dumpling Soup DFA$20.00

Snapper Fillet GF DFA$24.00

Thai Beef Salad GF DFA$26.00

Braised Pork Belly GF DFA$23.00

Lemon Garlic Prawns GF DFOA$25.00

Mains

Lamb Shoulder GFA$42.00

Whole Snapper GF

Pork Skewers GF DFA$32.00

Scotch Fillet 300g GF DFOA$48.00

Tomahawk Steak GF DFO

Chicken Adobo GF DFA$36.00

Confit Duck Leg GF DFA$40.00

Tofu Green Curry GF VGA$33.00

Spaghetti VGOA$22.00

Pizzas *GF

Spiced LambA$28.00

Truffled Prawn Baby Spinach,A$28.00

Margaritta VA$24.00

CowboyA$26.00

Vegetarian vA$26.00

GF Pizza BaseA$6.00

Sides

FriesA$12.00

Rice GF VGA$8.00

Green Beans GF VGA$7.50

Roasted Root Veg GF VGA$9.50

Desserts

Basque Cheesecake Chili Ice-Cream GFA$18.00

Ginger & Chocolate Brownie Chocolate Ice-CreamA$16.00

Mango & Vanilla Pannacotta Mango Ice-Cream GFA$17.00

Kids

Pasta A$14.00

Chicken & ChipsA$14.00

Beef SliderA$14.00

Feed Me

Discover the joy of shared dining with our “feed me” menu at The Pig & Tinder Box. Perfect for groups of 10 or more, this communal dining experience allows the whole table to enjoy unhurried conversations and our beautiful surroundings.

No need to worry about individual orders; we serve all dishes banquet style for everyone to share.

*Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Substitutions for main meals may incur additional charges.

Starters

Mushroom Arancini

Pork Spring Rolls

Fried Squid

KFC

Mains

Whole Snapper

Pork Skewers

Scotch Fillet

Chicken Adobo

Sides

Fries

Rice GF VG

Green Beans GF VG

Roasted Root Veg GF VG

Wine

SPARKLING

Dunes and Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir

See Saw Balance Organic Prosecco

Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne A$115.00

WHITES

Haha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay

Corte Giara Pinot Grigio

Basileus Riesling

See Saw Balance Pinot Gris

Cantina di Gambellara Monopolio Pinot Grigio A$49.00

ROSE