THE NORTH SHORE'S COMMUNITY TAVERN

The North Shore Tavern is a vibrant space to catch up with mates, enjoy a cool drink or to try some sensational pub fare. Did we mention we have the largest sports screen in Townsville? Come on down today!
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Located in the award-winning North Shore Community of Burdell, the North Shore Tavern is at the heart of  Townsville’s brightest suburb. Our approach is simple and drives every decision we make: meeting the needs of our local community.

We support, supply, and serve our neighbourhood, believing that the Tavern is an important part of local life, providing a familiar place for locals to relax and socialise. Unpretentious and reliable, we strive to offer quality, value, and experience.

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eat

The North Shore Tavern has all of your favourite pub classics – burgers, steaks, parmys, schnitzels, pizzas, salads & more.

drink

We’re purveyors of all your favourite drinks. From specialty craft beers to fancy wines, and we love a cocktail or two!

sports

We’re proud to support a wide variety of local sporting teams and community organisations in Townsville. 

entertainment

There’s always a reason to head to your local! Test your wits with weekly trivia, catch some live music or hang in sports bar with mates.

Become a member today

Our brand new app unlocks a world of opportunity at North Shore Tavern. With a wide range of benefits available to people who download and sign up, the app acts as a membership card, giving discounts on food and bar purchases, points accrual for spending in venue, exclusive prize giveaways, a birthday present from us, and a bunch more!
Available now on iTunes and Google Play app stores.

North Shore Tavern Membership is a value-added program offering  benefits to frequent and loyal customers of North Shore Tavern Townsville. These include;

 Discounts on bar purchases
 Discounts on food purchases
 Exclusive Bottle-O bottle shop specials
 Points accrued for each dollar spent across the venue & Bottle-O bottle shop
 Exclusive member prize giveaways
 Special events and discount tickets
  Birthday Bonus – receive a free meal to enjoy on your birthday each year*

*By becoming a member, members consent to receive promotional information will receive such information via email or SMS text, or both

Feed The Family

The North Shore Tavern offers delicious meals for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Our kitchen team prepares a mouth-watering blend of Aussie pub favorites and seasonal specialties with love and care. Our food philosophy emphasises affordable, tasty dishes, from healthy options to modern twists on pub classics.

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Careers

Join the North Shore Tavern team!

– Build skills in hospitality that can take you anywhere

– Meet new people, create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere, become an expert at mixing drinks, or take charge and lead a team

– Bartenders, bistro attendants, chefs, bottle shop attendants + more jobs available

Courtesy Bus

Weekend Services:

AM Pick-ups – 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm until 2:00pm
PM Pick-ups/drop-offs – 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
PM Drop-offs – 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 10:00pm

Weekday Services:

PM Pick-ups/drop-offs – 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
PM Drop-offs – 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 10:00pm

T&Cs apply. Servicing Burdell & Bushland Beach, Mount Low, Deeragun & Oakdale Heights only until otherwise advised. Subject to availability & bus capacity. Bus drivers reserve the right to pick-up or drop-off riders at their discretion. Please treat our drivers with respect and be kind-hearted to ensure the wheels on our bus go round-and-round.

🌞🎸 Settle in for an afternoon of down-to-earth Australian rock with a twist of indie, pop, and a touch of country charm. The Slippery Gypsy Duo delivers raw, unfiltered music with catchy hooks and grooves, all elevated by Luke’s distinct, powerful voice. Catch them live in the Beer Garden this Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Great tunes, relaxed vibes—this is one Sunday session you won’t want to miss! ✌️
😋✨Savour the flavours of our tender Grilled Chicken Maryland—marinated in a blend of soy, ginger, and garlic, then sous vided to perfection for 2 hours. Served with fragrant turmeric rice and a refreshing homemade pickled slaw. Available tonight and over the weekend. ✌️
🎮 Dreaming of your very own arcade machine? We're giving you the chance to make it a reality! Just buy a jug or two glasses of any Coca-Cola postmix variety in-venue, and you’ll be in the running to WIN this awesome prize! 🕹️🥤The winner will be drawn on Australia Day 2025 – so grab your mates, sip on some Coke, and enter for your chance to level up your rumpus room! ✌️T&Cs apply. See our team for details.
🎄🎁 Christmas Raffles at North Shore Tavern!
Join us on Friday, 20th December from 5pm for our big Christmas Raffle night! We’ve got 10 Half Hams, 7 Fruit & Meat Trays, and 5 Bottle-O Hampers up for grabs! 🍖🍎🍷
🎶 Live music by Josie from 5pm - 8pm, setting the perfect festive vibe.
✨ Member Bonuses:
- Win and DOUBLE your prize with the Christmas Bonus!
- PLUS, double loyalty points with our Loyalty Bonus!
Proudly supporting Townsville Fuel for Schools. Come down, enjoy the fun, and win big this holiday season! 🎅
Thanks to our partners: Morco, The Bottle-O, and Sunvale Meats.
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On Remembrance Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service. Today, we join in commemorating the courage and dedication of all service personnel who have selflessly served and made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and freedom. Lest we forget. 🌺🕊 #RemembranceDay
🎄🎉 Ho-Ho-Hurry! Dates for Christmas bashes are booking faster than Santa's sleigh at North Shore Tavern! 🚀 If you're the party planner for your work do or family gathering, we're your go-to spot. Get in touch now before it's 'sold-out' season!Contact us at (07) 4401 5000 to discuss your preferences and book a memorable Christmas with us. View our Functions Menu: https://northshoretaverntownsville.com.au/functions-at-north-shore-tavern/
🍻☀️ Kick back and settle in as Luke Hietamaki makes his debut at the Tavern tomorrow from 2pm! Perfect tunes for a Sunday wind-down, so gather your crew, grab a drink, and let’s make it a chilled-out arvo. ✌️


Independently owned, The Bottle-O provides customers with a unique shopping experience. Whether you want helpful advice whilst browsing or just quickly passing through to pick up their favourite drink, The Bottle-O is committed to delivering local customers genuine value with every purchase.

Good value booze, for good value people.

Life’s better when you surround yourself with good value people. And at The Bottle-O, we have all your favourite drinks cold and ready to go – and they’re good value too.