The Pig & Tinder Box

4.4

411 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Garlic Sourdough Bread (4) | GFO A$12.00
Avocado Tomato Bruschetta | V | GFO A$16.00
Two slices of sourdough bread topped with avocado, diced tomato, onion, feta cheese, & balsamic glaze
Baked Brie Cheese | V | GFO A$22.00
Brie cheese with sourdough bread, honey, & pistachio nuts
Mushroom Arancini (3) | GF A$18.00
Diced onion, sliced mushrooms, grated parmesan, & butter with truffle aioli
Pork Spring Rolls (3) A$18.00
Pork mince, carrots, onion, and celery with sweet & sour sauce
Salt and Pepper Fried Squid | GF | DF A$22.00
Served with tartare sauce
Pulled Pork Tacos (2) | GFO A$20.00
Slaw and aioli
Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) | GF | DF A$26.00
Gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, kewpie mayo, & pickled cabbage
Potsticker Dumplings (3) | DF A$18.00
Pork and prawn mince, garlic, ginger, onion, celery, & carrots with Asian dipping sauce
Prawn Tortilla (2) | DF A$18.00
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, onion, coriander, & lime juice with sriracha mayo
Crispy Pork Belly | GF A$22.00
Rocket, pickled white radish and carrot salad, served with plum sauce
Green Papaya Prawn Salad | GF | DF A$28.00
Papaya, apple, onion, spring onion, coriander, cherry tomato, & cashew nuts with sweet chili lime juice sauce Vegan option available
- Vegan option available A$18.00
Thai Salad | GF | DF A$25.00
Cabbage, mint, coriander, red onion, chili, cherry tomato, cucumber, & carrot Add beef, chicken, or prawn
- Add beef, chicken, or prawn A$8.00
Tasting Plate A$65.00
2 mushroom arancini, 2 spring rolls, crispy pork belly, fried squid, & Thai salad

MAINS

Go solo or share

Chicken Inasal | GF | DF A$36.00
Marinated with garlic, ginger, black pepper, lemongrass, annatto powder, lemon juice served with rice & soy chili oil
Scotch Fillet 350g | GF A$48.00
Confit potato, king oyster mushrooms, & grilled cherry tomato truss served with choice of mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, or chimichurri
Pork Skewers | GF | DF A$32.00
Rice, dipping sauce, white wine vinegar, cucumber, & diced onion
Pork Belly and Ribs Adobo | GF | DF A$40.00
Pork ribs and belly cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, black pepper, & bay leaves, served with rice
Beef Short Ribs Kare-Kare | GF | DF A$44.00
Served with rice, bok choy, string beans, banana heart, eggplant, annatto powder peanut sauce, and sautéed shrimp paste
Stir-Fry Tofu, Vegetables & Noodles | GFO | VG | DF A$30.00
Sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce
- Add prawn, chicken, beef, or pork A$8.00
Dry Spaghetti Pasta | DFO A$22.00
Garlic, cherry tomato, onion, Kalamata olives, capers, & butter
Grilled Salmon | GF | DFO A$35.00
Served with crushed potato, capers, olives, onion, spring onion, & crab meat, with olive tapenade sauce
Whole Grilled Snapper | GF | DF A$50.00
Stuffed with garlic, onion, coriander, & lemon zest, served with sauce vierge Sauce Vierge: olive oil, chopped tomato, herbs, gariic, and lemon juice
Meat Platter | GF | DF A$105.00
300g scotch steak, 3 skewers, KFC, chicken inasal, & fries

BURGERS

Pulled Beef Burger A$24.00
served with slaw & fries
Chicken Burger A$24.00
served with slaw and fries

PIZZAS

Spiced Lamb A$28.00
Napoli sauce, feta cheese, dukkah, baby spinach, pine nuts & yoghurt
Truffle Prawn A$28.00
Spinach, rocket, red onion, Napoli sauce, mozzarella & Caesar dressing
Margherita | VG A$24.00
Buffalo mozzarella, basil & Napolitan sauce
Cowboy A$28.00
BBQ Base, salami, bacon, prosciutto, pork & jalapefio
Vegetarian Pizza | VG A$26.00
Mushroom, capsicum, eggplant, red onion, zucchini, rocket, Napoletana sauce
Cheese, Bacon & Pineapple Pizza A$26.00
Gluten Free Base | GF A$6.00

SIDES

Rice A$8.00
Fries A$10.00
Green Beans & Broccolini with Aimond Flakes A$13.00
Green Salad A$8.00
Thai Salad A$12.00

DESSERTS

Chocolate Coconut Mousse | GF A$20.00
with vanilla ice cream
Basque Cheesecake A$20.00
with strawberry chili ice cream
Banana Turon A$18.00
with Chantilly cream, caramel sauce, jackfruit & ube ice cream
Affogato A$20.00
espresso, vanilla ice-cream, & your choice of liqueur

KIDS’ MEALS

Napoli Pasta | Chicken & Chips | Pulled Beef Burger A$14.00

Feed Me

Breads & Mains A$45.00
Starters, Mains & SidesA$60.00
Add Breads A$5.00
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 as 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.

Breads

Garlic Sourdough | Avocado Tomato Bruschetta

Starters

Mushroom Arancini
served with truffle aioli
Pork Spring Rolls Pork
served with sweet and sour sauce
Potsticker Dumplings Pork
served with Asian dipping sauce
Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) | GF | DF
Gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, kewpie mayo, and pickled cabbage

Mains

Whole Grilled
Snapper stuffed with garlic, onion, coriander, & lemon zest, served with sauce vierge | GF | DF
Scotch Fillet
300g | GF | DFO
Chicken Inasal
Marinated with garlic, ginger, black pepper, lemongrass, annatto powder, lemon juice served with rice & soy chili oil | GF | DF
Pork Rib Adobo
cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, black pepper, & bay leaves | DF

Sides

Fries Rosemary Salt, Aioli | VGO
Rice | GF | VG
Green Beans | GF | VG
Green Salad | GF | VG

Wine

SPARKLING

Dunes and Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- 200mlA$13.00
- BottleA$44.00
See Saw Balance Organic Prosecco
- 200mlA$14.00
- BottleA$46.00
Veuve D’Argent Blanc de Blanc Brut A$55.00
Bottle
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne A$115.00
Bottle

WHITES

Haha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- 150ml A$13.00
- 250ml A$16.00
- Bottle A$48.00
Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay
- 150ml A$13.50
- 250ml A$16.50
- Bottle A$49.00
West Cape Howe Moscato
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$15.00
- BottleA$42.00
Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$18.00
- BottleA$54.00
Basileus Riesling
- 150mlA$12.50
- 250mlA$15.50
- BottleA$46.00
See Saw Balance Pinot Gris
- 150mlA$13.00
- 250mlA$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
- 250mlA$16.50
- BottleA$49.00
Brokenwood Rosato (Rosé)
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$18.00
- BottleA$59.00
See Saw Incubator Organic Gee Gee (Rosé) A$60.00

REDS

West Cape Howe Regional Pinot Noir
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$15.00
- BottleA$42.00
West Cape Howe Tempranillo
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$15.00
- BottleA$42.00
Basileus Shiraz
- 150mlA$12.50
- 250mlA$15.50
- BottleA$46.00
Sisters Run Old Testament Cab Sav
- 150mlA$12.00
- 250mlA$15.00
- BottleA$44.00
See Saw Incubator Marge
- 150mlA$15.00
- 250mlA$18.00
- BottleA$54.00
Smith & Hooper Merlot
- 150mlA$13.00
- 250mlA$16.00
- BottleA$48.00
Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache Shiraz Mataro A$48.00
Santa Christina Toscana (Sangiovese Merlot) A$59.00
Brokenwood Shiraz A$75.00
Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir A$70.00

Stubbies

Corona A$10.00
Peroni A$10.00
Cascade Light A$8.00
O’Brien Gluten Free Pale Ale A$9.00
Sobah Pepperberry IPA (less than 0.5%) A$8.00
Sobah Lemon Aspen Pilsner (less than 0.5%) A$8.00

Cocktails

Toblerone A$25.00
Maker’s Mark whiskey, Frangelico, Crème de Cassis, Banana liqueur, vanilla ice cream, thickened cream, and a touch of Toblerone
Too Easy A$25.00
Clarified dragon fruit vodka, Prosecco, and vanilla foam
House of PigA$20.00
Port wine, Cinzano vermouth, strawberry purée, passionfruit purée, fresh strawberry, salt, sugar, and lime juice
Reborn EssenceA$21.00
Mezcal, Amaro Santoni, organic butter, and mango chutney
Treat Me WellA$25.00
Appleton Estate rum, Winding Agricole rum, Grand Marnier, orgeat syrup, simple syrup, orange juice, Angostura bitters, and lime juice
Dr. GinnyA$20.00
Turmeric gin, Crème de Cassis, Campari, and lemon juice
Moscato & Tamarind GinA$25.00
Clarified tamarind gin, Moscato wine, and tamarind ice
Blue Lamborghini A$30.00
Kahlua, Baileys, Crème de Cacao, Blue Curaçao, and Sambuca

Mocktails

Mixed Berry FizzA$15.00
Mixed berries, Sprite, soda, and a pinch of salt
Milky Kit KatA$15.00
Vanilla ice cream, yogurt, Kit Kat chocolate, lactose-free milk, sugar, and coconut purée
Tinder MixA$15.00
Fresh mango, fresh strawberries, passionfruit purée, mango juice, and a dash of sugar

Spritzers

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

Soft Drinks

CokeA$5.00
No Sugar Coke,A$5.00
LemonadeA$5.00
LiftA$5.00
SodaA$5.00
Tonic A$5.00
Pink LemonadeA$6.00
Lemon Lime & BittersA$6.00
Soda Lime & BittersA$6.00
Ginger BeerA$6.00
Ginger AleA$6.00
Apple JuiceA$6.00
Mango JuiceA$6.00
Pineapple JuiceA$6.00
Orange JuiceA$6.00
Cranberry JuiceA$6.00
Grapefruit Juice A$6.00

Purezza Sparkling Water

750ml A$9.00

Coffee

Espresso A$4.50
Piccolo A$4.50
Macchiato A$4.50
Cappuccino
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Mocha
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Flat White
- Cup A$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Latte
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Chai Latte
- CupA$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Iced Chai Latte
- Cup A$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Hot Chocolate
- Cup A$5.50
- MugA$7.00
Irish Coffee

Tea Pot

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

Alternative Milk

Oat, Almond, Soy, Lactose Free A$1.00

10% Surcharge applies on Sundays and public holidays. Fees are associated with bringing your own cake.

(GF) Gluten Free (GFO) Gluten Free Optional (V) Vegetarian (DF) Dairy Free (DFO) Dairy Free Option (VG) Vegan (VGO) Vegan Option

What 411 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pig & Tinder Box offers an inviting blend of "delicious food," "amazing service," and a "great atmosphere." While some found it "a bit pricey," the standout features include "tasty shared plates," "friendly staff," and a diverse, "interesting menu." Cocktails and wine are well-regarded, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

411 Reviews

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Kate
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was well-seasoned and plated beautifully. The pulled pork taco was tasty and perfect balance of flavour. The scotch fillet was cooked to perfection. The pork belly adobo was absolutely amazing - the meat melt in your mouth, rich, fragrant and just perfect. Recommended for a date night as the ambience and decor were great.
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Tamara
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was super happy they gave us a spot out on the veranda. We were treating our overseas guests to a meal. The drinks were nice, but the food was very average. The quality has gone down I’m afraid. Maybe trying to purchase cheaper ingredients.
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Sally
New South Wales1 review
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was friendly. Atmosphere was great. One of the meals was incorrect (table of six but it wasn’t a super busy night) and main meals (apart from a hamburger) were tiny! Nice food - not exceptional. Mocktails were a chocolate milkshake, a smoothy and a red cordial that was so sweet it had to be watered down to be drinkable. Mocktails should look and taste like cocktails without the alcohol. Still a nice experience but not exceptional.
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Julie VIP
New South Wales15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pig and Tinder never disappoints in every aspect of quality dining. Menu is perfectly designed to excite everyone’s tastes. Service is always of high quality with the respect of all clients.
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Tracy
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service and the venue had a great vibe. We would definitely eat here again.
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Octarvia
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
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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Shonia
New South Wales1 review
3.0
Dined on 26 January 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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Shannon
Anchorage2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 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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Mel
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 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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Andrew
New South Wales1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 January 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 21 January 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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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 411 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

429 Peel St, Tamworth, AU-NSW 2340

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Tamworth
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
Price
$41 to $100
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, Takeaway, Wine

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

Garlic Sourdough Bread (4) | GFO A$12.00

Avocado Tomato Bruschetta | V | GFO A$16.00

Baked Brie Cheese | V | GFO A$22.00

Mushroom Arancini (3) | GF A$18.00

Pork Spring Rolls (3) A$18.00

Salt and Pepper Fried Squid | GF | DF A$22.00

Pulled Pork Tacos (2) | GFO A$20.00

Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) | GF | DF A$26.00

Potsticker Dumplings (3) | DF A$18.00

Prawn Tortilla (2) | DF A$18.00

Crispy Pork Belly | GF A$22.00

Green Papaya Prawn Salad | GF | DF A$28.00

Thai Salad | GF | DF A$25.00

Tasting Plate A$65.00

MAINS

Chicken Inasal | GF | DF A$36.00

Scotch Fillet 350g | GF A$48.00

Pork Skewers | GF | DF A$32.00

Pork Belly and Ribs Adobo | GF | DF A$40.00

Beef Short Ribs Kare-Kare | GF | DF A$44.00

Stir-Fry Tofu, Vegetables & Noodles | GFO | VG | DF A$30.00

Dry Spaghetti Pasta | DFO A$22.00

Grilled Salmon | GF | DFO A$35.00

Whole Grilled Snapper | GF | DF A$50.00

Meat Platter | GF | DF A$105.00

BURGERS

Pulled Beef Burger A$24.00

Chicken Burger A$24.00

PIZZAS

Spiced Lamb A$28.00

Truffle Prawn A$28.00

Margherita | VG A$24.00

Cowboy A$28.00

Vegetarian Pizza | VG A$26.00

Cheese, Bacon & Pineapple Pizza A$26.00

Gluten Free Base | GF A$6.00

SIDES

Rice A$8.00

Fries A$10.00

Green Beans & Broccolini with Aimond Flakes A$13.00

Green Salad A$8.00

Thai Salad A$12.00

DESSERTS

Chocolate Coconut Mousse | GF A$20.00

Basque Cheesecake A$20.00

Banana Turon A$18.00

Affogato A$20.00

KIDS’ MEALS

Napoli Pasta | Chicken & Chips | Pulled Beef Burger A$14.00

Feed Me

Breads & Mains A$45.00

Starters, Mains & SidesA$60.00

Add Breads A$5.00

Breads

Garlic Sourdough | Avocado Tomato Bruschetta

Starters

Mushroom Arancini

Pork Spring Rolls Pork

Potsticker Dumplings Pork

Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) | GF | DF

Mains

Whole Grilled

Scotch Fillet

Chicken Inasal

Pork Rib Adobo

Sides

Fries Rosemary Salt, Aioli | VGO

Rice | GF | VG

Green Beans | GF | VG

Green Salad | GF | VG

Wine

SPARKLING

Dunes and Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir

See Saw Balance Organic Prosecco