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.

*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.

🥊💥 Get ready for an epic showdown in Vegas! David Benavidez defends his interim WBC light heavyweight title against the formidable David Morrell Jr. 🏆 Both warriors are undefeated, promising a battle that will light up the T-Mobile Arena on February 2, 2025, at 12 PM AEDT.👊 Benavidez, with a record of 29-0, 24 KOs, plans to dominate the ring by proving his prowess against Morrell, who is not just any contender. Morrell Jr., stepping up from 168 to 175 lbs, boasts an 11-0 record with 9 KOs. He’s ready to prove he’s the hunter, not the hunted. 🦁🌟 Plus, don't miss the action-packed undercard featuring boxing sensations like Brandon Figueroa, Stephen Fulton, Isaac Cruz, Angel Fierro, Jesus Ramos, and Jeison Rosario.
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 – Sydney's Biggest Fight Night! 🥊The Octagon returns Down Under on Sunday, 9 February at Qudos Bank Arena with a stacked card featuring:🏆 Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland – Middleweight title rematch
🏆 Weili Zhang vs Tatiana Suarez – Women’s strawweight championship
🔥 Cody Haddon vs Aleksandre Topuria – Australia vs Spain showdown
💥 Jonathan Micallef vs Kevin Jousset – A breakout Aussie on the risePlus an epic lineup of fights including:
Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira
Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos
And many more!This is one event you don’t want to miss—Australia’s best fighters and global MMA stars, all in one night.
Get ready for the action—book your spot now!
🚨 Fight Update for UFC 311! 🚨Late scratching: Tsarukyan is out due to injury. It's now Makhachev vs. Moicano – officially confirmed by Dana White. 🔥Same event, new matchup. Don’t miss the action tomorrow! 🥊 #UFC311
We’re kicking off our Australia Day Long Weekend Entertainment celebrations with Vampd—a solid 4-piece local legend of a cover band, serving up all your favourite crowd-pleasers. From rock classics to singalong anthems, they’ve got the tunes to keep the vibes high! 🎶Grab your mates and let’s make it a night to remember. See you at the Tavern for some rocking good fun! 🎉
This weekend’s special at the Tavern: Szechuan Pork Mapo Tofu on rice, served with a fresh green salad and crispy fried garlic – all for $28.Don’t miss out on this flavour-packed dish! 🍴🔥
🔥 Wrap up your weekend with a Sunday Roast! 🔥Roast beef, lamb, or pork with all the trimmings for just $24. 🥩🥕 Feeling extra? Add sides like Yorkshire pudding or creamy mash for $5!All day, every Sunday—don’t miss it! 🍽️
🎶✨The talented Peta Charae is bringing her magic back to our Country and Blues Session. Join us from 2pm to 5pm Sunday and end the weekend with some incredible live music and good vibes. See you there! ✌️


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