Old Bar Tavern

Old Bar Tavern The Tav' is situated just off the beach in the vibrant village of Old Bar. The area is renowned for its pristine beaches, surfing and fishing.

Old Bar is one of the ''Go Too'' destinations in the Manning Valley, on the mighty Mid North Coast. This iconic Tavern is undergoing a stunning renovation and facelift under the guidance of the new owners. The new management wants the Tavern to be renowned for its friendly staff, delicious meals, love of kids and live entertainment. With a large outdoor kid-friendly playground and sun-drenched beer garden courtyard, The Tav is the perfect place to host your next kids birthday party or catching up with friends. The Tav is renowned for its crisp cold beer selection on tap that is regarded by most as the best in the Manning Valley. The new owners would like to set the trend as being the most sports mad venue in the area. We will be catering for all sports enthusiast on our large screen tvs with all Fox sporting channels, TAB facilities, professional pool tables. The Tav will be a major sponsor of a variety of sporting events in the future covering pro surfing classics to rodeos, from indoor bowls to world championship crab races and more. And while you're there, why not pop into THE TAV' BISTRO a delicious meal or takeaway and then be taken home on our courtesy bus. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. See you at The Tav.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🎉Kids home? We’ve got you covered! 😎We’ve packed the school holidays with heaps of fun ...
15/09/2026

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🎉

Kids home? We’ve got you covered! 😎

We’ve packed the school holidays with heaps of fun for the little legends at Old Bar Tavern - with plenty happening to keep them entertained, fed and out of your hair for a few hours! 😂🙌

From activities and entertainment to family-friendly eats, there’s something happening across the holidays for the whole crew.

See you at the Tav 🌴

🌊 SALTY SOUNDS - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 🌊The countdown is ON… and we thought we’d give you the lowdown on what to expect whe...
14/09/2026

🌊 SALTY SOUNDS - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 🌊

The countdown is ON… and we thought we’d give you the lowdown on what to expect when you roll into Salty Sounds 🤙

We’ve packed a LOT into this one, so save this post and give it a squiz before festival day 👀

📍 WHERE TO GO
Your festival entry is via the marked EVENT ENTRY - follow the signs and the good vibes.
🚫 No event entry through the hotel.
🚗 On-site parking is available, with overflow parking also marked on the map.

🍔 COME HUNGRY
There’ll be plenty to keep you fuelled while you’re dancing your way through the day, including:
🌭 The German Kitchen - Kransky Hotdogs
🍕 Pizza Van & Outdoor BBQ
🍟 Regular Bistro open with reduced menu
🍩 Dessert Van - Jemz Catering 🤤

🍺 BAR
Your festival bar will be very close to the action - because priorities. We will have all your fav bevvys ice cold 🍻

📋 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Have a quick read through the conditions before you arrive - they’re there to make sure everyone has a bloody good day.

Basically… come ready for live music, cold drinks, good food, questionable dance moves and one hell of a coastal party. 🌴🎶🍺

If you haven’t already got your tickets HURRY!!! They’re flying out the door quicker than we can pour a b**r 🎟️

🇳🇵 TOGETHER FOR NEPAL & TIBET 🇳🇵$6,864.50 raised! 🙌A massive thank you to everyone who got behind our Together for Nepal...
13/09/2026

🇳🇵 TOGETHER FOR NEPAL & TIBET 🇳🇵

$6,864.50 raised! 🙌

A massive thank you to everyone who got behind our Together for Nepal & Tibet fundraiser over the past week.

With 50c from every main meal across the group going towards the appeal, the support from our local community has been incredible.

A huge thanks to our staff, venues and, most importantly, you guys for getting behind it and helping us turn a small contribution into something pretty bloody significant. ❤️

That’s community. 👏

🏉 FOOTY TIPPING 2026 🏉 And what a year it was! 👏🥇 1st - Trent Fahey🥈 2nd - Mick Hawkins🥉 3rd - Corey SavageA HUGE congra...
13/09/2026

🏉 FOOTY TIPPING 2026 🏉

And what a year it was! 👏

🥇 1st - Trent Fahey
🥈 2nd - Mick Hawkins
🥉 3rd - Corey Savage

A HUGE congratulations to our winner Trent Fahey, flying the flag for the Old Bar Tav team! 🍻

And after Manning River Hotel got us last year… we’re proud to have the shield back home again!!

Footy tipping parties will be held at each venue in the coming weeks - stayed tuned for more deets coming soon 👀

Thanks to everyone who tipped along with us in 2026. Bring on next season! 🏉

Cheers to Friday!! 🍻 Everything you need is right here at the Tav 👇🏼FRIDAY🦐 Seafood Night in the bistro from 5:30pm💰 Jok...
10/09/2026

Cheers to Friday!! 🍻
Everything you need is right here at the Tav 👇🏼

FRIDAY
🦐 Seafood Night in the bistro from 5:30pm
💰 Joker Jackpot | $29,999 up for grabs!
🥩 Meat raffles from 6pm
🎶 Live music from Locomotive at 9pm

SATURDAY
🐎 Race Day! TAB & Keno facilities available
🍻 Saturday Sippers from 4pm - Win 30
Schooners!!
🎶 Live music from Bennett Brown Duo at 9pm

SUNDAY
🍽️ Roast + dessert – only $20
🎱 Pool comp from 4pm
🎶 Live music in the b**r garden with Tezza from 1pm

See you at the Tav 🌴

🌊 SALTY SOUNDS BUS ROUTES 🚌 Tickets are flying, and with a HUGE crowd expected, getting to and from the Tav is something...
10/09/2026

🌊 SALTY SOUNDS BUS ROUTES 🚌

Tickets are flying, and with a HUGE crowd expected, getting to and from the Tav is something you’ll want to plan ahead for!

🚌We’ll have designated courtesy bus loops running throughout the day - check out the map below to see the pickup areas and routes.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: There will be NO calling the courtesy bus on the day. Buses will run on the designated loops and stops shown on the map.

So save the map, plan your route and sort your transport BEFORE the day!

🎶 16 Days til we get Salty 🤙🏼 Who’s keen?! 😬

👀 GUESS WHO’S TAKING OVER THE B**R GARDEN?!That’s right… MasterChef Australia’s very own Pat McGarry! 👨‍🍳🔥We’re excited ...
07/09/2026

👀 GUESS WHO’S TAKING OVER THE B**R GARDEN?!

That’s right… MasterChef Australia’s very own Pat McGarry! 👨‍🍳🔥

We’re excited to have Old Bar local Pat, aka the Potato King, bringing his MasterChef skills to the Tav, cooking up a selection of dishes for you to purchase, taste & enjoy! 🍴🍻

Sunday 20th September | 2–5PM

Delicious food. Cold b**rs. Live music. What more do ya need?! 🍺🎶

Happy Father’s Day to all the legends out there! 🍻Here’s to the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures who keep us ...
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the legends out there! 🍻

Here’s to the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures who keep us laughing, learning and on our toes.

Hope you’ve had a ripper day - from all of us here at the Tav 💙

04/09/2026

When the hypnotist tells you you’re the next big rock star… 🎸😂

Address

13 Saltwater Road
Old Bar, NSW
2430

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 3am
Saturday 10am - 3am
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+61265537111

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