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Tugun Tavern

Restaurant Bar Pub

👍👍 Fabulous friendly staff.... Went on 2 occasions. On both occasions we were served by Mitch who was very friendly and we were also served by Lucy the second time who was very pleasant to. We were on holiday from New Zealand. From the 12th - 21st may 2023. People often mention staff, friendly, great, good, tavern, burger, fish,


Address

Corner of Toolona Street &, Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia

Website

tuguntavern.com.au

Contact

+61 7 5559 5188

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (498 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) friendly (10) great (8) good (8) tavern (6) burger (6) fish (6)
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  • 5/5 Scott G. 3 years ago on Google
    I came here for dinner as I was out of town with my wife. I was blown away with the quality for a local tavern like this. The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and well mannered. The food came hot and there was next to no wait. The establishment was clean and had great covid plans in place with plenty of signage throughout. They also had some amazing vegetarian options which is always nice. I would definitely come here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leeanne P. 10 months ago on Google
    Fabulous friendly staff.... Went on 2 occasions. On both occasions we were served by Mitch who was very friendly and we were also served by Lucy the second time who was very pleasant to. We were on holiday from New Zealand. From the 12th - 21st may 2023.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 jimbo 5. 1 year ago on Google
    $9.30 for a schooner of standard tap Beer seemed abit over the top for an ageing local street pub. Even with Government taxes I don’t understand charging that much. The only thing new or invested on is the Pokies and that just speaks volumes towards the owners priorities. Milk it and rip locals off. Perhaps the place is a limbo phase waiting redevelopment like the Palm Beach Hotel. Not like the place has ocean views or live entertainment or even pleasant surroundings to warrant this price. When $50 doesn’t cover a round of 4 beer and wine drinks At a local Pub I understand why a lot of Aussies don’t bother supporting local venues anymore. The Food was nothing memorable and I think it’s just a temporary unvalued job for the overstretched stressed out staff. Knock it down or at least make an effort to attract people and clientele.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food. Very affordable prices when the Specials are on.

  • 4/5 Jocelyn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Last minute lunch here after a busy morning. There's a limited lunch menu with some gluten free options. The staff checked that my piri piri chicken burger was gluten free. Tasty burger with proper piri piri spicyness. My partner had fish and chips - 2 pieces of fish with chips. Order at bar (lunchtime), food brought to your table. Happily eat here again.

  • 1/5 Rod Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst fish, Chips and salad Pub meal I've ever had - super, super small and $16.80. Won't be coming back in a hurry soon!! This was a top pub years ago

  • 5/5 Sharen C. 1 year ago on Google
    We love having a meal at the tavern. Staff is always friendly and willing to assist in any way. Thank you

  • 5/5 Tez H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! The staff are super friendly. Portions sizes were big and delicious. Definitely value for money. Went for dinner then returned a few days later for lunch. Get in there for a really good dining experience. Yum!

  • 5/5 Jacinta M. 9 months ago on Google
    Impromptu drinking sesh went out for a few drinks & decided to eat. The food was great, the ribs & calamari was so delicious & tender.

  • 5/5 Cheryl C. 9 months ago on Google
    The Chicken Parmy was "the Best" and filled the plate and I will return. The decor is very beachy and the staff friendly.

  • 5/5 William C. 10 months ago on Google
    GRACE! Thank you very much to the Tugun Tavern! I prayed before every bite I took. Thank you to our lord and saviour for allowing me to consume such a delicacy! GRACE!

  • 5/5 Christine “Threadfix” F. 9 months ago on Google
    always friendly, patient and helpful staff; food was lovely! Would love to linger longer!

  • 3/5 Colin P. 7 months ago on Google
    Tavern is about 160m from beach. Pokies. Dinning is beach themed and pleasant. Very cosy environment. Street level.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline L. 7 months ago on Google
    Brilliant place great staff very good quality food and tasty Monday Morning Melody up stairs if you want to listen to some awesome music and dance up a storm head to Currumbin RSL 🎶

  • 3/5 Sharane L. 8 months ago on Google
    Ordered Guinness pie, mash potatoes and mushy peas. Mmmm 2 teaspoons of mushy peas WOW. Sorry but it was so disappointing. Chewy had to cut it up really small to eat. Maybe the chef should try it. Partner had fish and chips. He did enjoy it. We had a wine each pity it didn't reach the lower line. Would we go again!!! NO is the answer

  • 5/5 Val R. 4 months ago on Google
    Great food, good size servings & reasonably priced, the staff were very friendly and efficient, we sat outside and loved it.

  • 4/5 J M. 5 months ago on Google
    The tavern is close to the beach but unfortunately no views. But the food was great. My friends had the steak, the barramundi and vege burger with chips. Everything was delicious and good value with the half price special night.

  • 5/5 Eleonora B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food good service, worth checking out and hiving your own experience. Thank You!

  • 4/5 Catherine H. 1 year ago on Google
    The meals were huge and the staff provided great service. Very impressed

  • 1/5 AntCramp 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t expect fresh fish. The fish & chips just has battered fillets from Coles. The Pacific Ocean is literally 200m away, and there’s even a fresh seafood store less than a minutes walk.

  • 3/5 Robert G. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid pub with pool table, pokies, TAB and restaurant. 50% off main meals on Tuesdays. Vegetarian option was nice but too small so disappointing. Great location near Tugan beach.

  • 1/5 Bakati B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very small portion of food on the day when they advertise ‘mains half price’ It was tasty but I stayed hungry.

  • 5/5 Roseanna S. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service and quality food. Value is amazing. Have done the steak night, Rib night and Parmy night. Exceptional quality of the staff and chefs. Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Paul C. 1 year ago on Google
    They kept the kitchen open a little longer so that's worth an extra star. Steaks and pizza were great! Awesome service. Thanks!

  • 1/5 Laura Z. 1 year ago on Google
    We waited for 1 hour and 15 minutes to be told that they run out of patties for our burgers. We got our money back but I will never go there again. Things can happen but communication with customers is key and they completely ignored us.

  • 2/5 A C. 2 years ago on Google
    We’re locals, and used to eat here at least once a week. It used to be really good. Wide variety of meals, great lunch time specials and specials for every night of the week. They must have changed chefs and their menu has gone down the gurgler. They have 1 burger and it’s a vegetarian burger. Got rid of their awesome Mexican parmigiana and removed all the good menu items. The staff are nice enough, and the atmosphere is just as expected for a local tavern. The menu really lets this place down. Bring back the good menu items and bring back the chef that wasn’t lazy and could make a killer Mexican parmy and bring back the lunchtime specials…and a freaking beef and chicken burger option…tavern food 101!!!

  • 2/5 Lauren L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice enough pub and staff, but really the food was dry bland and not the best. I wouldn't recommend.

  • 5/5 Natasha S. 1 year ago on Google
    A friendly tavern located at delightful Tugan. Friendly staff and patrons. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Maggie L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place1st time going there n totally enjoyed the atmosphere friendly staff. Great meals, pokies for the light gamblers. Beach just a few steps up the road.

  • 2/5 James S. 1 year ago on Google
    Chicken wings are terrible. I don’t know how they even made it past the kitchen. Incredibly dry and overly salty. Meat lovers Pizza (not sure how they’ve done this) is flavourless and seems to have little to no sauce at all. Only reason I’m not giving this a 2 is because the rest of my family enjoyed their meals.

  • 4/5 Mitch H. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy area just off the beach. The place has great food and drink. I feel that after being a member of Burleigh Tavern I have been spoilt. Worth stopping by if you are in the area however.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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