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The most welcoming and inclusive hotel in the Hunter Region. A second home for the local community, We are a second home for the local community.
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We want to be the most welcoming and inclusive hotel in the Hunter Region. We support local suppliers and producers whilst providing a simple passion for real food and beverage in an authentic environment. Thank you for visiting The Rutherford Hotel.

02/11/2026

🏆 WHO’S READY FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP?! 🥂🐎

The ch*****ne will be flowing, the cheers will be loud and the excitement will be building!

Grab your sweeps, pick your horses and settle in for a fantastic day of racing 🍻

PLUS:
🙌🏽 Open 9am
🥂 Ch*****ne on arrival
🐎 Sweeps & all the racing action
👗 Prizes for Best Dressed
🎁 Lucky Door Prizes
🚌 Courtesy Bus

30/10/2026

Yeah, the girls! 🔥 Who needs a man when you’ve got a strong team of women! 💪🏽
Only joking… we all know there are some things we still need a man for! 😂

There’s PLENTY happening this weekend at The Ruddo! 👇🏼

🍃 Saturday
* Punters Paradise
* Live Music from 8pm — Faded Genes Duo 🎸

🍻 Sunday
* Melbourne Cup Calcutta — $2 Tickets
* Meat Raffle — Drawn 1pm
* Sunday Sippers
* Schooner Draws at 4pm & 5pm 🍺

🍽️ Bistro & Bottle Shop OPEN ALL WEEKEND!

Round up your mates and make a weekend of it!

Catch you all at The Ruddo! 🙌🏽

29/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN KARAOKE TONIGHT! 🎤🕸️

It’s time to get spooky and sing your heart out! 🧟‍♀️🎶

Join us from 8PM til late for a frightfully good night of karaoke, laughs and Halloween fun! 🦇

🧛‍♂️ Dress to impress… or scare!
🏆 PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED!
🎤 Grab the mic and belt out your favourite spooky tunes!

Round up your ghouls, get your costumes ready and let’s make it a night to remember! 👻🔥

📍 See you at The Rutherford Hotel! 🎃

28/10/2026

🚨 MINI BUZZBALLS ARE HERE!! 🙌🏽🎉

Your favourite flavours have arrived at Rutherford Bottlemart for only $7.99🍹💥

🍓 Strawberry
🍋‍🟩 Lime Tango
🫐 Blue Raspberry Lemonage

Which flavour are you grabbing first?! 👀🔥

While you’re here, check out our other awesome specials and if you haven’t already, SIGN UP to our Bottlemart Rewards membership! 🍻💰

Don’t miss out on the good stuff! 😉

28/10/2026

🏆 AHA AWARDS 2026 💫

Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible hospitality industry and all the amazing people who make it what it is! 🥂

While we didn’t take home the win this time, we’re incredibly proud and grateful to have been recognised. ❤️

A huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees!

And a special shoutout to our sister pubs for taking home some very well-deserved awards!

27/10/2026

Come to visit us at The Rutherford Hotel!

B**r, Food & good vibes! You don’t really need any other reason 🍻

24/10/2026

Saturday nights start at The Ruddo! 🍻

Join us for a cold bev & a dance with live music kicking off from 8pm — Stoneage Romeos 🎤

24/10/2026

🎸 RUTHERFORD — WE'RE BACK TONIGHT!🤘

Ready for another great night of live music? StoneAge Romeos are heading to tonight to bring you classic hits, acoustic favourites and plenty of good vibes! 🎶🍻

Round up your mates, come along for a drink and enjoy a Saturday night filled with great music and good company.

📍 Rutherford Hotel
📅 Saturday 24th October
🕗 From 8pm

We'd love to see some familiar faces and meet a few new ones!

🎸 Great music. Good times. See you there!

23/10/2026

🎉 FRIDAY IS HERE! 🍻

The weekend is calling, so kick back, relax and finish the week with us at The Rutherford Hotel! 🙌🏽

🔥 Happy Hour | 3:30pm–5:30pm
🌭 FREE BBQ | From 4pm
🥩 Meat Raffle | Drawn at 7pm
💰 Members Draw | 7:15pm

While you’re here grab a feed!
📸 Sweet & Sour Prawns

Round up your mates, grab a cold one and settle in for a Friday night full of good vibes and chances to WIN! 🍻

And the best part? We’re OPEN TILL 4AM!

21/10/2026

Join the team 💫

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our crew? 🍻🔥

We’re on the hunt for some new team members to join us!

👨‍💼FULL-TIME DUTY MANAGER
🎰 GAMING STAFF

What are we looking for? 👇🏽

⚡ Positive attitude
🙌🏽 Energetic, fun & friendly
💪🏽 Reliable & hardworking
🪪 ARCG — must have or be willing to obtain
🌙 Happy to work weekends & late nights
❤️ Most importantly… someone who wants to be part of a great team!

If you’re ready to bring the good vibes, work hard and have a laugh along the way — we want to hear from you!

📩 Think you’re our next legend? email your resume to [email protected]

Address

160 New England Highway
Maitland, NSW
2320

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4am
Tuesday	10am - 4am
Wednesday	10am - 4am
Thursday	10am - 4am
Friday	10am - 4am
Saturday	10am - 4am
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

+61249328241

Website

https://www.therutherford.com.au/

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