Good George Dining Hall is where the brewery's story and its hospitality meet. The original Good George venue occupies a converted 1960s church in Frankton, with high ceilings and old ecclesiastical character set against stainless-steel tanks and the movement of a working brewery. Diners can sit in the main hall or under the tanks in the enclosed garden bar, close enough to see where the beer and cider are made. The result feels more like a communal dining room than a conventional taproom.
Small plates are written with beer matches in mind. Buttermilk fried chicken is paired with hot honey and ranch, slow-cooked pork belly carries a sticky soy glaze, and crisp hopcorn cauliflower comes with spicy aioli. Coconut and mushroom masala adds basmati rice and flatbread, while sliders can be filled with pork belly, apricot-jalapeño chicken or grilled halloumi. A sample platter gathers fried chicken, pork, cauliflower, garlic bread, tortilla chips and dips when the table wants a broad first taste without coordinating separate orders.
Bigger appetites can move toward Good George beer-battered fish and chips, a sticky rice bowl with a choice of pork, chicken or Korean barbecue tofu, or sirloin with garlic confit and rosemary jus. Pizzas cover margherita, apricot chicken, barbecue pork belly and pepperoni with hot honey. The burger list is equally direct: bacon-laden beef, buttermilk chicken, beetroot-rosti vegetarian and beer-battered fish versions all come with fries, giving the kitchen enough range for families as well as beer-focused groups.
Tank-fresh beer and cider are the obvious companions, and each menu match encourages diners to notice how malt, hops or fruit change a bite. Brewery and distillery tours, a bottle shop and regular quiz and event nights make the site an experience beyond the meal. Desserts stay playful, from a trio of ice creams and a warm cookie to white-chocolate crème brûlée and cinnamon doughnut bites. A children's bento box and clearly marked vegetarian, vegan and no-added-gluten choices keep the communal format accessible.
Address: 32A Somerset Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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Good George Dining Hall Menu
Smalls
NAG = No Added Gluten; NAM = No Added Milk; V = Vegetarian; VE = Vegan; * = Option Available. We will do as much as we can to accommodate your needs – however, we cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present.
Garlic Bread
Confit garlic butter on focaccia, toasted and golden, served with spicy aioli. NAG* / NAM / V / VE
Loaded Garlic Bread
Loaded with mozzarella cheese and bacon, toasted and golden, served with spicy aioli. NAG* / NAM* / V* / VE*
Good Fried Chicken
Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, served with hot honey and ranch dressing. NAG
Sticky Braised Pork Belly
Slow-cooked pork belly glazed in a sticky sweet soy reduction. NAG* / NAM
Hopcorn Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower bites, served with spicy aioli. NAG / V / VE*
Coconut & Mushroom Masala
Served with basmati rice and flatbread. NAG* / NAM / V / VE
Tortilla Chips & Dips
House-made tortilla chips, coated in good seasoning, served with a selection of dips. NAG / NAM / V / VE
Overloaded Fries
Loaded with mozzarella, streaky bacon, sour cream, and sweet chilli sauce. NAG / NAM* / V*
Sliders
Trio of sliders with house-made slaw, choose one from below: Sticky sweet soy pork belly (NAM / NAG*); Apricot & jalapeno chicken (NAM); Grilled halloumi and hot honey (NAM / V / VE*)
Bigs
Fish & Chips
Good George beer-battered fish fillets served with garden salad, fries, malt vinegar, and tartare sauce. NAG* / NAM
Sticky Bowl
Basmati rice, wakame, slaw, capsicum, pickled onion, fried shallots and your choice of protein: Sticky sweet soy pork belly (NAM / NAG); Apricot & jalapeno chicken (NAM / NAG); Korean BBQ tofu (NAM / V / VE)
200g Sirloin Fillet
Cooked to your liking, served with garlic confit and rosemary jus. With your choice of two sides added from the list below. NAG / NAM
Sides
Fries
Good george seasoned, served with aioli and tomato sauce. NAG / NAM / V / VE*
Duck Fat Potatoes
With Good George jus. NAG / NAM
Onion Rings
Good George beer-battered, served with aioli. NAM / V / VE*
Garden Salad
Crispy lettuce, tomato concasse, pickled onion, capsicum, lime dressing. NAG / NAM / V / VE
Good Slaw
Aioli-dressed crispy slaw, topped with crispy shallots. NAG / NAM / V / VE
Grilled Broccolini
Tossed in garlic butter and fried shallots, topped with balsamic glaze. NAG / NAM / V / VE
Kids’ Bento Box
With fries, fresh seasonal fruit, chocolate brownie, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and your choice of: Fried chicken; Fish bites; Cheese pizza. NAG* / NAM* / V* / VE*
Kids’ Bento Box
With fries, fresh seasonal fruit, chocolate brownie, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and your choice of: Fried chicken; Fish bites; Cheese pizza. NAG* / NAM* / V* / VE*
Pizzas
Vegan cheese available. No added gluten pizza base available +2.
Margherita
Tomato napoli base, bocconcini, mozzarella, tomato concasse, finished with basil pesto. NAG* / NAM* / V / VE*
Apricot Chicken
Apricot base, mozzarella, pickled onion, capsicum, jalapeno, chicken tenders finished with spicy aioli. NAG* / NAM*
BBQ Pork Belly
BBQ sauce base, mozzarella, pork belly, pickled onion, jalapeno, and fried shallots. NAG* / NAM*
Pepperoni
Tomato napoli base, bocconcini, mozzarella, pepperoni, finished with hot honey. NAG* / NAM*
Good Burgers
All burgers come with fries and tomato sauce. Extra protein (or beetroot rosti) on any burger +6. Vegan cheese available. No added gluten bun available +2.
Beef Burger
Prime beef patty, streaky bacon, cheddar, crisp lettuce, pickled onion and homemade BBQ. NAG* / NAM*
Cheeky Chook
Buttermilk grilled chicken, slaw, cheddar, pickled onions, with hot honey and buttermilk ranch. NAG* / NAM*
Vege Burger
Beetroot rosti, crisp lettuce, pickled onion, halloumi, fried egg and balsamic reduction. NAG* / NAM* / V / VE*
Fish Burger
Good George beer-battered fish fillets, double cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and tartare sauce. NAG* / NAM*
Platters
Sample Platter
A bit of everything: Good fried chicken, sticky soy pork belly, hopcorn cauliflower, confit garlic bread, tortilla chips and dips. NAG* / NAM*
Slider Platter
Sliders with GOOD slaw, crispy lettuce, sweet soy pork belly, Apricot & jalapeno chicken, grilled halloumi and hot honey. NAG* / NAM*
Desserts
Ice-Cream Sundae
A trio of ice-creams with vanilla custard, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. NAG / NAM* / V / VE*
George’s Fresh-Baked Cookie
Served warm with coconut vanilla ice cream and vanilla custard. V
White Choc Crème Brûlée
served with strawberry compote and short bread. NAG* / V
Donut Bites
Fresh donuts coated with cinnamon sugar served with custard, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. V
Brewer’s Lunch
WEEKDAYS, 11.30AM – 3PM
The Hail Mary
Philly cheesesteak meets open steak sandwich with braised brisket, onion peppers, smoky aioli and melted cheddar cheese. NAM* / NAG*
Spicy Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with a hearty mix of spicy beef and beans, melted mozzarella, guacamole, and sour cream. NAM* / NAG*
Classic BLT Baguette
Garlic-toasted foccacia filled with streaky bacon, tomato concasse, crisp lettuce, and aioli. Served with fries. NAM* / NAG*. Add Egg +4
Chicken & Corn Chowder
Rich and creamy chicken and sweet corn chowder served with toasted garlic focaccia.
Roasted Pumpkin & Feta Salad
with baby spinach, spanish onion & balsamic glaze finished with toasted almonds. NAM* / V. Add Chicken +6
Burrito
A toasted flour tortilla filled with spicy beef and bean chilli topped with mozzarella served with sour cream and guacamole. NAM*
Wine
Veuve Du Vernay Ice Rosé
France
Deutz
Marlborough NZ
Mumm
Champagne, France
Processco Brut
Ask a teamster
Gintails
Ask about our limited edition gins
Gin Your Way
Your choice of Good George Aotearoa Dry Gin, Good George Lemon Gin or Good George Doris Plum Gin matched with your favourite mixer.
Frankton Mule
Good George Aotearoa Dry Gin, Good George Ginger Beer, lime, mint.
Lemon Drop
Good George Lemon Gin and fresh lemon juice, served martini style.
It’s A Gin Sour
Good George Doris Plum Gin, Chambord, fresh lemon juice, foaming bitters.
Non-Alcoholic
Something Fizzy
Pepsi | Pepsi Max | 7up | Mountain Dew | Ginger Ale | Soda | Lemon, Lime & Bitters | Tonic
Energy Drink
V Original | V Sugar Free
Juice
Orange | Apple | Pineapple | Cranberry | Tomato
Milkshakes
Chocolate | Strawberry | Banana
Hot Drinks
EXTRAS: Large | Decaf | Oat | Trim 1 each. GOODNESS SYRUPS: Vanilla | Hazelnut | Caramel 1 each.
Coffee
Your favourite way
Coffee
Iced
Hot Chocolate
Teas
English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Peppermint | Green | Chamomile
Good George Cocktail Shots
Espresso Martini
Pornstar Martini
Classic Margarita
Happy Ending Whisky Liqueur
Beer on Tap
Amber Ale 3.7%
Light brown; Caramel, tangelo, herb, chocolate; Light, malty, sweet
Social League Low Carb 4.2%
Hazy, pale yellow; Pineapple, citrus, hoppy; Dry with soft bitterness
Cheeky Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
Light, golden straw, bright; Lime, citrus, floral hop aroma; Light in body
Pilsner 5.0%
Light hazy gold; Citrus, hops; Zesty, lightly bitter, dry, refreshing
Cocktails on Tap
Old School Lemonade 4.0%
Bubbly and refreshing with tart and sweet lemon flavours, floral aromas, and a crisp, clean finish, made from a malt base.
Old School Ginger Beer 4.0%
An absolute classic! Ginger and a dash of lime, brewed to balance sweetness and spice.
Peach Wave 4.5%
Peach Wave is a refreshing splash of flavour that’s all sunshine and no stress. Light, crisp, and just the right amount of sweet.
Non-Alcs on Tap & in Cans
Ginger Beer 0%
Non-alcoholic ginger beer with a refreshing zing, and sweet ginger finish.
VR Non-Alc Hazy IPA <0.5%
Hazy, copper coloured; Aromatic & fruity NZ hops; Full-bodied, juicy hop flavour
VR Non-Alc Pale Ale <0.5%
Golden & perfectly bright; Citrus forward, with a dash of tropical passionfruit; Gently bittered with light malt sweetness
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Against typical prices in Hamilton
- Fish and chips Typical in Hamilton: $29.25 $34.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Hamilton: $5.75 $6.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Hamilton: $26.00 $30.00
- Garlic bread Typical in Hamilton: $12.60 $14.00
- Nachos Typical in Hamilton: $19.45 $22.99
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