The Sir George Tavern, Jugiong

The Sir George Tavern Jugiong

The Style: The Sir George Tavern in Jugiong is famous as being the oldest family run pub in Australia. Stepping inside is like walking back in time with the sandstone walls, antique photographs, velvet lounges and fireplace. There are some quaint touches like books above the mantelpiece and bowls of local fruit on the bar. The Sir George offers German-style beers brewed in nearby Canberra including their own blend, "Jugiong Black" alongside more traditional favourites. The best place to sip these in summertime is on the verandah at the front of the pub which looks over the Jugiong countryside towards the Murrumbidgee River. In the icy cold, foggy Jugiong winters, the couch near the fireplace is preferred.



The Sir George Tavern, Jugiong

The taste:The menu at the Sir George isn't huge with a focus on pizza but this doesn't let the restaurant down. The pizzas are made on fantastic 'real' dough with topping combinations including rocket pancetta and olives, chicken, spagnola, rocket, fetta and beetroot, Hawaiian and margarita. Everything about the pizzas hits the right note - the dough, the sauce and the toppings are delivered in just the right ratio and the flavour is on a par with anything you would find in a big city. The size of the pizza isn't huge so order one per person to make sure you don't go home hungry.

The price: The boutique beers aren't cheap at $7 per pint. The pizzas range from $12 - $14.

The service: Service at the Sir George is friendly without beingover the top. In quiter times, the staff are happy to have a chat and make you feel welcome.

The crowd: The Sir George Hotel's location just off the Hume Highway halfway between Sydney and Melbourne guarantees an ecclectic mix of passers by as well as locals.

The location: Jugiong is located just off the Hume Highway 40 minutes from Yass.The Sir George Hotel can't be missed at the end of the main road.