Paterson Tavern & Bistro

Name: Paterson Tavern & Bistro
Address: 25 Prince St, Paterson, AU-NSW, Australia, 2421
Telephone: 0437 511 070
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

34 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is a charming country pub and bistro that offers a delightful dining experience. With a focus on serving delicious and contemporary Australian pub food, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The menu features a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes, from classic pub fare to more modern and innovative creations. The chefs use fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. The Paterson Tavern & Bistro also has a great selection of wines, beers, and spirits. The friendly staff is always happy to help you choose the perfect drink to complement your meal. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special occasion dinner, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is the perfect place to go. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

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Location
25 Prince St, Paterson, AU-NSW 2421
Phone number
0437 511 070
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sat, Sun 11:30–14:30 Daily 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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prawn toast$19.00
prawn meat, mayo, toasts, butter
Chilli prawns$17.00
napoli sauce, sourdough
salt and pepper squid$18.00
cornflour dusted calamari, chilli, lime, lime aioli
garlic bread$9.00
add cheese / add bacon, cheese
- add cheese$12.00
- add bacon, cheese$14.00
grilled lamb cutlet$9.00
tzatziki, salad
thousand layer potato rounds$11.00
peri peri, cheese
pork belly bites$18.00
apple cider, bbq sauce, seasame
trio of dips$14.00
flat bread, pickles
bruschetta$16.00
tomato, onion, balsamic, feta

BIG PLATES

300G sirloin steak MB4+$39.00
your choice of two sides
- add creamy garlic prawns$8.00
mediterranean bowl$18.00
quinoa, pickle, onion, cucumber, tomato, tzatziki
thai noodle salad$16.00
herbs, bean sprouts, nahm jim
- add chicken$6.00
- add steak$8.00
- add squid$8.00
- add prawns$12.00
180G hanger steak$28.00
your choice of two sides
200G chicken schnitzel$25.00
your choice of two sides
- add parmigiana$5.00
fish of the week
see specials board
pasta of the week
see specials board

DESSERTS

chocolate pudding$12.00
ice cream
sticky date pudding$12.00
ice cream
blood orange gelato$12.00
biscotti, mixed berry coulis

What 34 people are saying

Paterson Tavern & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New South Wales
Great for live music
New South Wales
Neighbourhood gem
New South Wales
Great for outdoor dining
Hunter Region
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paterson Tavern & Bistro shines with its "wonderful food" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious meals," especially their "best steak" which "melts in your mouth." The tavern offers a "welcoming atmosphere" and a "lovely location," making it a cherished spot for both locals and visitors.

34 Reviews

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Simone
New South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I take a friend here for her Birthday every year & are never disappointed. Friendly staff, great atmosphere & wonderful food. Worth the drive for a great meal.
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Nathan
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely fantastic! The only slight downfall was the garlic bread coming out roughly 10 seconds before the mains did. So it went to waste unfortunately. But still highly recommended!
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Lee
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent from booking to leaving The staff were fantastic and accomodating and the food was A1 and good size We will be back soon
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Cathy
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was lovely everyone was happy with the meals
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Greg
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was just outstanding Service was above and beyond our beautiful right waitress, she even remembered that one of our guest was gluten-free as per requested on our information book in requirements The meal was absolutely delicious , the chef went out of his way to make sure that the meal gluten-free was done correctly Decor, even renovating where we had dinner inside our guest from Central Coast just loved loved loved it That was our first evening experience and we will be definitely back again Thank you, Patterson Tavern
Paterson Tavern & BistroResponded on 11 February 2025
Hi Greg thanks a million for this beautiful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your group had a great time at our venue. We can't wait to see you again sometime soon :)
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Brent
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had fantastic service. The tavern was beautiful Lovely location Staff very professional and friendly The meals were perfect ! We really enjoyed our time there, we will recommend the place to others, and we will return.
Paterson Tavern & BistroResponded on 11 February 2025
Hi Brent, thank you so much for this lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit at the Tav and can't wait to see you again sometime soon :)
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Dave
New South Wales2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice place but I feel the quality of some of the dishes is falling.
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Sharon
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Paterson Tavern has the best steak, cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. Compliments to the chef 👏
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Tamara VIP
New South Wales4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at Paterson. Food was delicious as always
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Dave
New South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great evening out with family and friends. Welcoming atmosphere and staff. Order process is a bit chaotic but does give you a chance to mingle.
Paterson Tavern & BistroResponded on 18 December 2024
Hi Dave, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great evening with family and friends and that you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and our staff. We appreciate your feedback on the order process. We're always looking for ways to improve, and we’re glad that the chance to mingle helped make up for any small hiccups. We’ll definitely keep working on making things as smooth as possible. We hope to see you again soon!
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2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

25 Prince St, Paterson, AU-NSW 2421

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Additional information

Phone number
0437 511 070
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sat, Sun 11:30–14:30 Daily 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Paterson Tavern & Bistro

Make a booking

About this restaurant

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PIZZAS

vege supreme$24.00

capricciosa$22.00

tropicale$22.00

la piazza$26.00

peri peri$25.00

gamberi$26.00

margherita$16.00

KINDERS

chicken nuggets$10.00

kids schnitzel$12.00

fish cocktails$10.00

kids pasta$10.00

BURGERS

belly$22.00

smashed$18.00

southern fried$24.00

steak$25.00

vegan$24.00

SIDES

crunch salad$12.00

green beans$9.00

bowl of fries$6.00

bowl of fries$11.00

side of mash$6.00

SMALL PLATES

prawn toast$19.00

Chilli prawns$17.00

salt and pepper squid$18.00

garlic bread$9.00

grilled lamb cutlet$9.00

thousand layer potato rounds$11.00

pork belly bites$18.00

trio of dips$14.00

bruschetta$16.00

BIG PLATES

300G sirloin steak MB4+$39.00

mediterranean bowl$18.00

thai noodle salad$16.00

180G hanger steak$28.00

200G chicken schnitzel$25.00

fish of the week

pasta of the week

DESSERTS

chocolate pudding$12.00

sticky date pudding$12.00

blood orange gelato$12.00

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